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Passports

Passport Brochure (printer-friendly version of this page)

Complete applications (including required documentation) are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00am until 11:30am at Northville City Hall, 215 West Main Street in downtown Northville 248-349-1300.

Please note that Passport Applications will not be accepted after the hours listed above.

Passport Acceptance Facility

The City of Northville is a passport acceptance facility. We accept applications, along with required documents, and forward them to the U.S. Department of State for processing. We do not issue passports.

Basic Requirements to Obtain a U.S. Passport or Passport Card

The passport application information below is meant to be used as a guide and is not inclusive of all U.S. Department of State requirements. For complete and more detailed information regarding your passport application, acceptable proof of U.S. Citizenship, Proof of Identity, etc. please visit the U.S. Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov .

Please note that all documents must be original documents and must be relinquished at the time of applying. Your Driver’s License, State Identification Card, or Official Military Identification Card will be copied and returned to you at the time of application.

All original documents required to be submitted with your passport application will be returned via a separate mailing from the U.S. Department of State. Your passport will come in one mailing and the original documents will follow shortly after in a separate mailing.

1. Completed Application, DS-11
To download passport applications, go to the US Department of State website.

2. Proof of U.S. Citizenship
a. Previous U. S. Passport
b. Certified Birth Certificate (U.S. born) – no copies
c. Naturalization Certificate
d. Report of Birth Abroad

3. Proof of Identity
a. Driver’s License (not temporary or learner’s permit)
b. U.S. Passport (not expired)
c. Official Military Identification Card

4. One Photograph (see Department of State website for photo requirements)

5. Everyone, including minor children, must appear in person. Additional information pertaining to applying for minors is noted below.

Applying for Minors

Under 16

The minor child and both parents must appear, along with the following:

• Evidence of the child’s citizenship

• Evidence that the adults are the parents of the child

• Valid personal ID for both parents

A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate is generally acceptable as evidence of citizenship and parenthood.  If the child has a previous passport, that should be submitted too.

If one parent is unable to appear, he/she must complete DS-3053, Statement of Consent, have it notarized, and give it to the applying parent to submit with the child’s application. The parent that is unable to appear must also provide a copy of the front and back of their valid personal photo id (i.e. driver's license).

16 and 17

If the minor is unable to present photo ID with signature and date of birth, one parent must appear to identify the child. 

When a 16-17 year old is applying without a parent, it is advisable that the parent write the check for payment of fees.

Payment of Fees (effective July 13, 2010)

Payment to the U.S. Department of State must be made by check or money order. Credit card payments are not accepted. Checks should be made payable to US Department of State for passport book or passport card fees plus any expediting fee and return postage fees if applicable. Check or money order should have applicant's name on it and date of birth.

Payment to the City of Northville for the execution fee may be made by cash or check. Credit card payments are not accepted. 
**All applicants must pay a $25 execution fee when applying at a designated acceptance facility. This fee is set by the U.S. Department of State and is collected by the City of Northville as a designated facility and is the same at all acceptance facilities.

U.S. Passport Book:

• $110 Passport Processing Fee (check payable to the U.S. Department of State) – 16 years of age or older (10-year passport).
• $80 Passport Processing Fee (check payable to the U.S. Department of State) – 15 years of age or younger (5-year passport).
• $25 Execution Fee for each application** (cash or check payable to the City of Northville).
• EXPEDITED PASSPORTS – Additional $60 plus overnight postage both ways is suggested (contact City Hall for postage rates).

U.S. Passport Card:

Valid for travel by land or sea between U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean ONLY.

• $30 Passport Processing Fee (check payable to the U.S. Department of State) – 16 years of age or older (10-year passport card).
• $15 Passport Processing Fee (check payable to the U.S. Department of State) – 15 years of age or younger (5-year passport card).
• $25 Execution Fee for each application** (cash check payable to the City of Northville).
• EXPEDITED PASSPORTS – Additional $60.00 plus overnight postage both ways is suggested (contact City Hall for postage rates).

Processing Time & Other Information

Expect to receive your passport in approximately 6-8 weeks.

For current information about processing times and other details about foreign travel, visit the US Department of State website, or call 877- 487-2778 to speak with a customer service representative.

An application may be expedited for an additional $60, which should be included in the check for payment to the Department of State.  Both new applications and renewals may be expedited.

Renewals

If you have an expired passport, you may be eligible to renew it by using form DS-82, Application for US Passport by Mail.  To be eligible, your most recent passport must meet ALL of the following conditions:

• You can submit it.

• You were at least 16 years old when it was issued.

• It was issued less than 15 years ago.

• It shows the same name you have now, or you have had your name changed by marriage or court order and can submit certified documentation which reflects the name change.

The fee for a renewal is $110. Renewals are completely handled by the applicant. You do not need to appear at a passport acceptance facility.

If you are not eligible to use the DS-82, you must apply in person and use the DS-11.