Passport Service is offered on (Tuesday-Friday)
OVER 2,000 PASSPORT APPLICATIONS PROCESSED SINCE BRINGING BACK THE SERVICE IN MAY 2021!
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Why Have a Passport?
A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most countries. Only the U.S. Dept. of State has the authority to grant, issue or verify U.S. passports. Beyond this website, to download forms and find out more information concerning the process and/or what is required to apply, you can visit travel.state.gov.
Passport Requirements
View the tabs above for information on each of these requirements.
- Travel Documents for U.S. Citizens
- Passport Application Acceptance Program Changes - Several important changes in the Passport Program became effective on April 1, 2011. Several important changes in the Passport Program relative to Puerto Rican birth certificates became effective on October 30, 2010.
- What do I need to Bring - The information found in this tab comes directly off the DS-11 form, which is most commonly used for those applying for a passport for the first time.
PHOTOGRAPHS: You must submit ONE 2" X 2" color passport photo taken within the last six months. This photo cannot be a printout from home. Most individuals go to a local store that offers photographic services.
PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: Expired passport issued to an adult or Naturalization Certificate (must be original) or Certified Copy of your Division in the state in which you were born). Persons born in Alabama can go to any local Health Department to purchase a certified copy of their Birth Certificate. It will be issued at the time of purchase. If you were born in another state, you must contact that state’s Division of Vital Statistics. There are several sites on the Internet that can assist you in this matter. Persons 15 and older, who held a prior passport, can use that Passport in lieu of the certified birth certificate. This instrument will be submitted with your application and returned within two weeks after receipt of your passport.
PASSPORT FEE: Personal check, cashiers check or money order payable to U.S. Department of State. You cannot use a counter check (temporary, starter, or bank fill-in checks etc.). Even with personal checks, you must write your name and birthdate on the check. Passport Fees can be combined for individuals applying at the same time.
All international travel requires a passport book or a passport card.
Go to travel.state.gov for up to date passport fees.
IMPORTANT: If you are flying, a book is REQUIRED. The card is valid only for travel by car or ship. Be aware that any emergency requiring flight will require a passport book.
- Children 16 or 17 may appear with one parent or legal guardian to sign the application in the office.
- Children 15 and younger must appear with both parents or legal guardian to sign the application in the office.
EXECUTION FEE (Book and Card): $35.00 cash or check made payable to Mark R. Eady, Circuit Clerk.
IDENTIFICATION: A State issued ID (i.e. Driver's License) or federally issued ID (i.e military) is required. We cannot accept privately issued forms of identification (i.e work badges). If you do not hold identification issued by the State of Alabama, you must present a second identification.
Please check the Department of State's website (travel.state.gov) for the most up-to-date application processing times. Add $60.00 per application to passport fee for Expedited Service (typically 3-week processing time). Price does not include overnight mailing. Add $21.36 for this service. Only available for Passport Book applicants in the United States (not Canada). This service is NOT available for Passport Card applicants. Passport cards are sent via First Class Mail.
Another option is to add Priority Mail Express for overnight delivery to the processing facility. However, you would purchase the express envelope at the post office for $26.35 and bring it to your appointment.
Mark R. Eady, Circuit Clerk
Colbert County Courthouse
201 North Main Street Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Phone 256-386-8511
mark.eady@alacourt.gov
Passport Service hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We are currently operating on an appointment only basis. Call the clerk's office to schedule an appointment.
You must arrive on time for your appointment. It is also highly recommended that you download and fill out your application before arriving at your appointment. However, if you have questions about how to fill out some of the forms, wait until you arrive to complete the form. Forms have to be completely correct to submit.