Fill out an Application for Passport, Form DS-11: Please complete the form legibly in blue or black ink, but do not sign the form. You will be asked to sign this form in the presence of a staff member.

Provide Proof of U.S. Citizenship: In order to prove your U.S. Citizenship you must provide either a U.S. Passport or a certified copy of your birth certificate issued by a city, county or state, or an original Naturalization Certificate with a raised seal. Please note that a certified birth certificate has a registrar's raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal, registrar's signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar's office, which must be within 1 year of your birth. If you do not have either a U.S. Passport or a certified copy of your birth certificate, you will need to provide Alternate Proof of U.S. Citizenship. For minors under the age of 16, the citizenship evidence submitted must list both parents' names.

Provide Proof of Identification: You may prove your identity with a valid U.S. Passport, a Naturalization Certificate dated within five years, or a current, valid driver's license, government identification card or military identification card. Note that a Social Security Card does not prove your identity. If you do not possess the identification listed, you will need to provide Alternate Proof of Identity.

Provide Two Passport Photos: There is a photographer available in the Westchester County Clerk's office to take these photos for a $10.00 fee. However, if you wish to bring your own photos, please provide two 2 x 2 full face color photos which are identical, taken within the last six months and capable of withstanding laminating temperature of 225 degrees Fahrenheit (107 Celsius). Photos need to show a current appearance and exhibit a clear front view of your entire face. You should not be wearing a hat, headgear, dark or non-prescription glasses in the photos. Note that vending machine photos are generally not acceptable.

Pay the Applicable Fee: The following fees can be paid by cash, check, or money order to our Community Outreach staff and also by American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard or Visa in our White Plains office. For adult applicants (16 and over), the fee is $100.00. For child applicants (under 16), the fee is $85.00.

Larger Passport: If you travel extensively, you may request a larger, 48-page passport at no additional cost.

Requirements For Minors:  All children, including newborn infants, must have their own passport. In addition to complying with the general requirements for applying for a passport please note there are Additional Requirements For Children Applying For A U.S. Passport.

Questions?  Call us at 995-3086 or email CC-Passports@westchestergov.com.