Passports

The Town of Bennett is now a passport acceptance facility!

The Town of Bennett accepts passport applications Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Closed from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch) Walk-Ins are now welcome!

Learn what to bring with you to apply by visiting travel.state.gov/applyinperson.

You may schedule an appointment for up to 1 adult and 2 minors per time slot on our website. Appointments are limited to three applications per time slot. Additional attendees must schedule a separate appointment. All applicants must appear in person, to include children and infants. For minors under the age of 16, in most cases, both parents must also be present to submit an application. For more information, visit: travel.state.gov/passport/children.

We do provide photo services. Photo requirements are listed here on the travel website.

Credit cards are ONLY accepted for facility fees, NOT for passport fees. No exceptions.

Passport fees can only be paid by personal check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. We DO NOT accept cash as a form of payment.

Due to high demand, if you are unable to come to your appointment, we ask that you please cancel and book a new appointment if needed by using the link in your confirmation email.

U.S. Department of State
1-877-487-2778

IMPORTANT NOTICE regarding Online Passport Renewal (OPR) - effective October 3, 2024

Online Passport Renewal is now available to the American public. If you meet the applicant requirements, you may now renew your passports online at your convenience.

Online renewal: Save yourself a trip and see if you meet the requirements to renew your passport online by visiting travel.state.gov/renewonline.
Mail-in renewal: Visit travel.state.gov/renew to learn how to renew by mail.

It’s still important that you plan and apply for your passport well in advance of travel for both OPR and regular mail-in passport renewal service.

Please note that applicants applying on a DS-11 will still need to have applications executed before an acceptance agent at an acceptance facility.

Passport Scheduling

If you cannot see the calendar below follow the scheduling link here(opens in new window).

Yes. There are no residency requirements for passport services.

Approximately a week after your appointment, you can track the status of your application by calling: 1-877-487-2778 or by visiting the passport status page.

Yes. Regardless of whether you’re renewing an adult or minor passport, you will need to make an appointment in order for us to assist you with filling out your form or taking a picture.

However, we will not take your renewal application or send it in for you. You must follow the instructions for sending in your renewal application online .

No. There is no requirement to renew a passport prior to the expiration date. Adult passports can be renewed by mail for up to 5 years after expiration. Minor passports, and adult passports that have been expired more than 5 years, must be renewed in person. For more information, please see the Department of State's website.

Processing times begin the day the U.S. Department of State receives your application, not the day you apply for a passport at this local acceptance facility. Please plan your travel accordingly.

The Town of Bennett office cannot process Urgent or Emergency Travel passport requests. Please contact the U.S. Department of State Passport Agency at 1-877-487-2778.

Exact fees depend on the type of passport (book, card, or both) you’re applying for, and how quickly you need it.

A fee calculator is available here.

Do not wear a white shirt.

Glasses will have to be removed.

Hats, scarves, and other head coverings must be removed (except in certain religious exceptions).

No military or other type of uniform may be worn.

General Requirements

APPLICATION FORM

CITIZENSHIP EVIDENCE

U.S. Birth Certificate issued by the city, county, or state of birth
Certificate of Naturalization
U.S. Passport
IMPORTANT: When submitting a passport for a minor, a copy of the birth certificate must also be submitted
Please note: a Social Security card is not considered evidence of citizenship for passport purposes.

IDENTIFICATION

Valid Driver’s License
State Issued I.D.
Passport

PASSPORT PHOTO (photos available on-site for an additional fee)
Please visit the State Department website for the full list of photo requirements.

Fees - 2 Separate Payments are Required

U.S. Department of State: CHECK or MONEY ORDER ONLY - NO CASH, NO CARDS
Town of Bennett: CASH, CHECK, MASTERCARD or VISA

The passport book is accepted for any kind of travel, anywhere in the world.

Passport cards are only accepted for land or sea travel, and only within Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

If you are planning to fly internationally, you must have a passport book.

The Department of State fee must be paid by check (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or money order. There are no exceptions. If your appointment is for multiple applicants, you can combine the Department of State fees in one check or money order.

The Town of Bennett fees can be paid with any form of payment.

Please see the U.S. Department of State’s website to determine which form you will need.

Most passport forms are available at the State Department website , or on site at the time of your appointment.

Please be wary of websites that charge for passport applications - you should never have to pay to complete any passport forms.

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