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The Holden Town Clerk's Office has been designated as a Passport Acceptance Facility for the acceptance of completed passport applications. This office does not issue passports or trace the same.
First Passports:
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Completed Application Form DSP-11 (available from this office, post offices or downloaded from the U.S. Department of State web site, www.travel.state.gov). Do not sign the application before appearing at the Town Clerk's Office. |
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Birth certificate - certified copy containing the name of the applicant, date of birth, place of birth, file or registration date and certification (seal). |
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Identification - acceptable documentary evidence of identity (driver's license). |
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Two (2) passport photos - identical, 2" x 2", full face, plain light background. |
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Appropriate Fees - two checks - one in the amount of $75.00 payable to "U.S. Department of State" (if a minor age 15 and under the fee is $60.00), and a second check in the amount of $25.00 payable to "Town of Holden". |
Renewals:
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You are qualified for this if the old passport was issued within the past 15 years from the Date of Issuance. |
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You were at least 16 years old when your most recent passport was issued. |
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You can submit that most recent passport. |
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You are using the same name or can submit the marriage certificate or court order to show the change of name. |
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If you fulfill all of the above, submit an Application for a Passport By Mail, Form DSP-82, along with two new photos, your old passport and $75.00 by check or money order to the address listed on the reverse of the application form. |
General Information:
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Normal processing is 8 weeks from date of receipt. |
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Expedited service is available if passport is needed within 4 weeks. There is an additional fee of $60.00 per application for expedited applications. |
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If you have lost your passport you must apply for a new one, not a renewal. |
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Only one person may be on a passport. Each child must have his or her own passport. |
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Passports are valid for 10 years for an adult (18 and over) and 5 years for a minor. |
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Both parents must appear and sign for a child under the age of 16. For a minor aged 16-17, one parent must appear and cosign the application with the minor. |
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Traveling Within 14 Days:
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You must call the National Passport Information Center at 877.487.2778 for an appointment. Use a touch-tone phone 24 hours a day to schedule an appointment. |
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Appointments may only be scheduled if you are traveling within 14 days and have proof of travel (tickets or travel itineraries) and if your travel requires a foreign visa. |
Town Clerk, Town Hall
1196 Main Street
Passport Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays
8:00 a.m. - 12 noon & 1:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Fridays
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Questions?
508.829.0265
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