Instructions for Submitting a Passport Application

Passport Office Hours
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Tuesday , Wednesday, Thursday Mornings

Please call (609) 799-0909 ext. 547

to schedule an appointment

• Everyone must appear in person.
• Children 15 and under must appear with either both parents or legal guardian in order to submit an application. Click here for more information on requirements for children. http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html
• Children ages 16 & 17 need only one parent to process the application.
• The above requirements apply to all children for initial and renewal applications.
• Adult 10-year passports ONLY, up for renewal are to be mailed directly to the passport agency, please visit above state web site for mailing instructions.
  

Completed Application - "STOP" DO NOT SIGN. Oath must be given prior to signing the application.

Proof of American Citizenship* - Certified Birth Certificate, Previous Passport, Naturalization Certificate or Citizenship Certificate. Birth Certificates for children under 16 must show parents' names (even when submitting a previous passport).

* Original documents must go attached to the application and will be returned along with the new passport.

Identification - Valid U. S. driver's license or valid passport (for adults). If child has a student I.D., they should bring it with them to apply.

Two (2) recent identical passport photos, 2" x 2" in size, show a front view, white/off-white background ONLY.

Appropriate Fees - Checks or Money Orders Only (Please do not write in advance) - 2 Separate checks or money orders for each applicant.

Parental Consent - Both parents must appear in person for children under 16. If one parent cannot appear in person, the absent parent must complete and have notarized form DS-3053 which cannot be more than two weeks old. Click here for information. http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html

For foreign born children under the age of 18 please contact our office for information on the required documents.

Age 16 & over (10 year Passport):

$75 fee check/money order made payable to US Department of State
$25 fee check/money order made payable to Plainsboro Township

Under 16 (5 year Passport):

$60 fee check/money order made payable to US Department of State
$25 fee check/money order made payable to Plainsboro Township

Passports take 4 to 6 weeks for normal processing. Expedited services are available for additional fees. (Plainsboro Township does not participate in courier services)

Call (609) 799-0909 for more information on expedited 2 week or 3 week services, applications, renewals or any other questions.

Click here for applications on-line and travel information/warnings http://travel.state.gov/