How To Obtain A Passport
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location
Elmore County Recorder's Office
Courthouse
Suite 3
150 South 4th East
Mountain Home, Idaho 83647
Office Hours to
obtain a passport
Monday through
Friday
10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Including the lunch hour
Except State holidays
REQUIREMENTS
The following items are necessary for obtaining a passport:
 | Passports are by
appointment Only. Please call or stop by to make your appointment.
If the passport application is not submitted correctly the appointment will
be rescheduled. |
| Driver's License, or proof of
identification |
| Original Birth Certificate, State Certified
Copy of Birth Certificate, or original passport |
| Original naturalization papers, if
naturalized citizen |
| All applicants must appear in person. Children
under 16 years of age must appear with both parents. Children that are 16 or
17 years of age must appear with one parent. |
| Two recent color photographs
- cannot be Polaroid
- must have white or off-white background
- must be 2" x 2" in size
- for digitized photos, visit (www.travel.state.gov)
for additional information
|
| Two separate payments as follows: CHECK OR
MONEY ORDER ONLY - NO CREDIT CARDS!
1. Check or money order made payable to U.S. Department of
State in the amount of: $75 for adults, or if you need to
expedite $151.50 for adults, for a passport card $20.00, $60 for minors 15 years and under, or if you need to expedite
$136.50, for a passport card $10.00. This payment is for the actual passport
of passport card.
2. Cash, check or money order made payable to Elmore County
Recorder in the amount of $25 for each application as processing fee.
3. If expediting the Passport you will need to have a stamped
flat-rate express envelope. This will need to be purchased at the Post
Office located at 350 North 3rd East, Mountain Home, Idaho for the amount of
$16.50 and submitted with your completed application(s).
Note: Expedited passports may not be mailed out until
the next business day.
|
For an application via
the Internet,
click here: Passport Application
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
If I send my
original Birth Certificate along with my Passport Application, is
it returned?
Yes
Is a hospital Birth
Certificate acceptable?
No. Only a
State-issued Certified Copy or original Birth Certificate is accepted.
How long does it
take to receive my passport?
You will receive
your passport in approximately (8) eight weeks. If you expedite you will
receive your passport in approximately (4) weeks. There are additional
fees of associated with this process.
How many years is
my passport valid?
If you are fifteen
(15) years or under, your passport will be valid for five (5) years.
Sixteen (16) years and older, the passport is valid for ten (10) years.
Does your office do
renewals?
Elmore County
supplies renewal application forms; however, the applicant is responsible to
process their own application as per instructions on the back of the form.
Where can I get my
picture taken?
Some suggestions
are: Katie's Photo Express in Mountain Home; or in Boise at these locations
Boise Main Post Office (you can also summit your application there), American
Automobile Association, Kinko's ,Timeless Photo, Idaho Camera, or Costco.
Please refer to the Yellow Pages under "Passport Photos" for a complete
listing.
How long do I have
to renew my passport after it expires?
There is a five (5)
year period that renewal by mail is accepted. After that time period,
you must reapply.
Can I sign my
application before I bring it in?
No. The application
must be signed in the presence of an authorized passport agent.
If my children are
applying for a passport, what must they do?
Children 15 years and under must have both parents* or legal guardian(s) appear
with them and present the following:
For further information, visit
www.travel.state.gov.
To
Obtain a
Passport Application
or request an appointment
Elmore County Recorder's Office
Elmore County Courthouse Suite 3
150 South 4th East Street
Mountain Home, Idaho 83647
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(208) 587-2130 Extension 500
