You can now apply for routine service and expect to receive a passport in 10-12 weeks. You also have the option of paying an additional $60 for expedited service to receive your passport in 4-6 weeks. For more information on Passport Processing times please visit travel.state.gov or Passport Operations in Response to COVOD-19.
Individuals will be required to answer a health screening questionnaire, wear a mask, and practice social distancing while inside our building.
Please bring with you- Passport Photo, Check or Money Order, Certified Birth Certificate or previous Passport, Identification(Drivers License), and Passport Application.
Applicants under 16- please visit travel.state.gov for more requirements.
The Grand Traverse County Treasurer’s Office is a passport application acceptance facility.
We encourage you to visit the US Department of State website to learn more about applying for and renewing passports.
Passport Processing Hours
Our passport processing hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m by appointment.
You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if at least one of the following is true:
You are applying for your first U.S. passport
You are under age 16
Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16
Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago
If none of the above statements apply to you, you may be eligible to Renew using Form DS-82.
Online processing is not available at this time, however, you are able to fill out the appropriate forms online and print to bring to our office. We strongly recommend that you print your forms single sided, in black & white, and fill the entire page.
Please review the documents needed to apply for a Passport before coming in for your appointment. There are a few more documents and requirements needed if applicant is under 16, please visit travel.state.govfor more information. If you have any questions about the documents needed please contact our office at 231-922-4735 or the US Department of State at 1-877-487-2778.
Passport Payments
Two separate payments are required. One payment is for the passport application fee and the other is for the processing fee. See the fee chart below.
Passport Application fee must be in the form of a check or money orderpayable to the US Department of State. Starter checks, cash, or credit cards cannot be accepted at our facility for passport application fees. Note: If you are having more than one passport processed you are required to have a separate check for each passport application fee being processed.
Passport Processing fees are payable to the Grand Traverse County Treasurer. We accept check, cash, or credit card (fees apply) for processing fees. If you are having more than one passport processed we can combine all processing fees into one payment.
Passport photos
Photos will not be available on site until further notice.
Below is a listing of Passport Application fees:
Type:
Processing Fee
Payable to:
County Treas.
Passport Book
Payable to:
US Dept of State
Passport Card
Payable to:
US Dept of State
Book & Card
Payable to:
US Dept of State
Routine- 16 & Older
$35.00
$110.00
$30.00
$140.00
Routine- Under 16
$35.00
$80.00
$15.00
$95.00
Expedite- 16 & Older
$61.35*
$187.56*
$90.00
$217.56*
Expedite- Under 16
$61.35*
$157.56*
$75.00
$172.56*
*Expedite fees listed are inclusive of overnight mailing/overnight delivery return services. Please note that overnight delivery return service cannot be used for the mailing of passport cards.