How To Obtain A Passport

Passports is a service provided by the Town Clerk's Office.  The Town Clerk has Passport Application Forms.  The Town Clerk also has Passport Renewal Forms.     Make sure you fill out the correct form (First Time, Renewal, Adult, Minor, etc.).

It takes at least 4 to 6 weeks to receive the Passport.  If you need it sooner, follow this link    (The Expedite Fee is $60.00)

International Airlines and cruise ships stopping at ports-of-call outside US territory require a passport. Travelers should check to be sure you have the correct type of Passport document: Passport Book or Passport Card.

Passport Book is valid for international travel by land, air and sea.

Passport Card is valid when entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry. Not valid for international travel by air.

For a comparison of the Passport Book vs. the Passport card, click here

         Current fee structure:         Passport Book               Passport Card

            First Time Applicants
            16 and older                      $110.00                           $30.00
            Under 16                            $80.00                            $15.00

These fees are payable to US Department of State.

There is also an Agent Fee of $25 per Application (either the Book or the Card) payable to the Town of Townsend.

There are special rules for Minors 16 or under - remember both parents must be present when applying for a Passport, or sign a notarized consent form. 

There are also special rules for 16 & 17 year olds.

For more detailed information consult http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/get_4855.html  or call the Town Clerk's Office at 978-597-1704.

 Items you need to obtain a passport are:   for full list, follow this link

-2 Passport Photos (these must be official size and pose, best to go to a professional photographer)

-A certified birth certificate (Birth Certificate with raised seal and date of record - long form, original)

-Checks for each passport application (as they go by mail)

-Driver's license, if applicable

-If you are 16 or under, both parents must be with you, and show their driver's licenses.

For additional information, please call the Townsend Town Clerk at 978-597-1704