Passports

Passports

The Oneida County Clerk’s Passport Office is a passport application acceptance agency.

When to apply

You will need to apply within approximately 6-9 weeks for routine processing and 5-7 weeks for Expedited Processing. Please allow extra time for the mailing of the documents. If your travel destination requires a visa, be sure and allow an additional 6 weeks. For more information go to the following internet site: www.travel.state.gov

If you need to travel sooner, you may expedite the application for an additional fee of $60.00.  This would enable you to receive your passport within approximately 12 weeks. 

Documentation to be Submitted

• A vital statistic birth certificate with a raised seal with the parent’s information on the document is required as of April 1st 2011.  It must include an original filing or recorded date within one year from the date of birth.  It must also have an embossed raised seal.  In place of a birth certificate, you may submit a valid or expired passport or an original naturalization certificate. The original documents must be submitted along with your passport application. They will be returned with your new passport. 
• For children 15 years and younger, different rules apply.
• Two (2) identical photos 2”x 2” in size.  Passport photos may be taken in our office for $15.00 per set.
• Valid government issued photo identification is required for all applicants.  Parent’s photo identification is required for all minors.    
• Passport fees are as follows:

• Age 16 and over: $130.00 for a 10 year passport.
• Age 15 and younger: $100.00 for a 5 year passport.