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Sangamon County Passport Event in Springfield, IL

1/23/2020

When is the last time you renewed your passport? If it’s that time again, now is a great time to apply. 

Prairie State Bank & Trust in partnership with the Sangmon Country Circuit Clerk will be hosting a Passport Registration event. 

This event will be on Saturday February 8th from 9:00am-12:00pm at our Wabash Branch Location. 

Wabash Branch is located at 3751 West Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 

All applicants must apply in person for a Passport this includes all minor children.


In Order to Process Your Application You Will Need: 

  • DS-11 Form or the form is available at Circuit Clerk's Office.
  • A Certified Copy of your Birth Certificate (Not a Hospital Certificate - No photocopies are accepted).
  • A valid Photo Identification.
  • One Approved Passport Photo- One Stop Shop - we can take your passport photo for a nominal fee
  • Certified Copies of Court Orders for Name Change, Custody or Adoption Decrees.
  • You will need two checks or money orders.
    • Fees are subject to change without notice.
    • Cash is not accepted due to federal mailing requirements.

Please call Passport Director Todd for more information 217-535-3260 or visit https://www.sangamoncountycircuitclerk.org/Passports.htm
 

General Information About Passports

It is important to realize that you will not be issued a Passport immediately. The completed application will be sent to Passport Services in the U.S. Department of State.
 
You will receive your Passport "approximately 6-8 weeks" from the time of application.

If you need a Passport sooner you can Expedite your application for an additional fee. You will receive your Passport "approximately 2-3 weeks."
 

A Passport lasts for 10 years for an adult (over 16 years of age) and for five years for a minor (under 16 years of age).

Children 15 and under both parents and the child must appear in person when applying for passports.
 
Children under 16 and 17 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian with them when applying for a Passport.