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The Hardin County Auditor's office accepts passport applications for U.S. citizens planning international travel and may apply for their passports Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please call the Auditor's Office at 641-939-8108 to make an appointment.
Passport photos may also be taken each day in the Auditor's office for $15 (cash or check) per person.
Passport photos may also be taken each day in the Auditor's office for $15 (cash or check) per person.
Passport Books & Cards
Applicants may apply for either a passport book or a passport card. The passport book and passport card are valid for 10 years for adults age 16 and above. The passport book and passport card are valid for 5 years for minors under age 16.For More Information
For more information on which type of passport you may need, access a helpful online guide to the differences between the passport book and the passport card provided by the U.S. Department of State.Applying for a U.S. Passport
First-Time Passport Application
In order to obtain a first-time passport, applicants must complete the Application for a U.S. Passport. Applications need to be completed with black ink. If any errors are made, start over on a new form. Do not use whiteout or draw a line through the error.Applications & Forms
Access passport applications and forms online on the U.S. Department of State website.
Forms of Payment
The Auditor's Office will accept cash or check for the acceptance fee (for new passports) and for photos. The check can be made out to Hardin County.
The Department of State will accept check or money order for the passport fee.
No debit or credit cards are accepted for payment.
Necessary Documents
Application for a U.S. Passport requires you to bring documents authenticating evidence of U.S. citizenship and identification. You must have one document for each; photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable for this application process.We have provided lists of acceptable documents for both citizenship and identification, including:
- Primary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
- Previously issued, undamaged, and fully valid U.S. Passport.
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Certified U.S. birth certificate (must meet all of the following requirements):
- Issued by the City, County, or State of birth. Cannot be hospital issued.
- Lists bearer's full name, date of birth, and place of birth.
- Lists parent(s) full names.
- Has date filled with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth).
- Has registrar's signature.
- Has seal of issuing authority.
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
- Naturalization Certificate
- Primary Identification
- Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport.
- Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
- Fully valid driver's license
- Current government employee ID (city, state, or federal)
- Current military ID (military and dependents)
Minors Under Age 16
If making an application for a minor under age 16, the minor and both parents must be present. If one parent cannot be present, the minor and one parent may appear and the other parent must have completed the DS-3053: Statement of Consent Form (PDF) that is signed and notarized. Both parents are also required to provide a copy of the front and back of their photo identification to be sent in with the application. If one or more parent is unable to appear or provide a Statement of Consent, please contact the Auditor's Office at 641-939-8110 for additional information.For More Information
View some quick facts about obtaining passports for children under the age of 16.
Applicants Ages 16 & 17
For an applicant ages 16 and 17 years of age, one parent is required to appear with the child or provide a DS-3053: Statement of Consent Form (PDF) signed and notarized. The parent is also required to provide a copy of the front and back of their photo identification. It is not required that the minor applicant aged 16 and 17 submit photo identification if a parent is there to identify them, but it is recommended that they also provide their photo identification.For More Information
View a guide regarding obtaining passports for children aged 16 and 17.
Fees
Fees are collected with two separate payments at the time of the application:- Payment is made to the U.S. Department of State for the application fee and must be paid by check or money order.
- Payment is made to Hardin County by either cash or check for the execution fee and any photos taken.
For More Information
For more information, view the online passport fees guide and calculator, or download a copy of the Fee Chart (PDF).
Processing Time
Routine service passports are processed in approximately 4 to 6 weeks from the time of application, including mail time. Expedited service passports are processed in approximately 2 - 3 weeks.Expedite Fee
The expedite fee is $60 per application, in addition to the required fees.