• DSP-11: Application for Passport (unsigned)
  
• Proof of Citizenship: Please supply one of the following:
  
• Birth Certificate - Original with raised seal or a certified copy with raised seal; Hospital certificates or baptismal certificates are unacceptable as Primary proofs of citizenship

• Naturalization Certificate - ORIGINAL only; it will be returned to you along with your Passport.

• Driver’s License - if you are at least 17 years old; learner’s permits are not acceptable; if you are 17 and do not possess a valid license, then will use a natural parent’s license
  
  If you do not have a driver’s license - be prepared to present various forms of I.D. such as school/college ID, business/government ID, voter voter registration, credit cards, etc...
  
  
• Photographs - Two (2) identical, recent, passport-quality 2"x2" photos; full face; NO hat; white or light background

• DSP-82: Application for Renewal by Mail
  
  Four criteria MUST be satisfied in order to renew by mail:
  
  • Submit most recent passport
    
  • Be at least 16 years old when most recent passport was issued
    
  • Was issued most recent passport within the last 15 years
    
  • Same name as on most recent passport, OR, name changed by marriage or court order; must submit proper documentation to reflect name changes

Two separate fees- Passport Services fee and a separate County Clerk processing fee

Adult (16 years old and older):

• Regular- $75.00 Passport Services fee (must be in the form of check or money order) $25.00 Mercer County Clerk processing fee (payable either by cash or check)
  
  
• Expedite- $135.00 Passport Services fee (must be in the form of check or money order) $25.00 Mercer County Clerk processing fee (payable either by cash or check)
  
  
• Parents MUST submit long-form birth certificates (those that contain child's name and BOTH parent's names) for all children under age 16, even when submitting a previous passport or citizenship certificate.

• Regular- $60.00 Passport Services fee (must be the form of check or money order) $25.00 Mercer County Clerk processing fee (payable either by cash or check)
  
  
• Expedite- $120.00 Passport Services fee (must be in the form of check or money order) $25.00 Mercer County Clerk processing fee (payable either by cash or check)

All applicants must appear in person.