Passports

The Jackson County Chancery Clerk’s Office now accepts applications for and processes passports. 

More information about passports, along with downloadable applications and forms, can be found at the U.S. Department of State Travel Site.

Upclose image of passports

Passport Application Requirements

  • Original or Certified Copy of Birth Certificate (Long Form with Parent’s Information)
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Two 2" x 2" Passport Pictures (Picture taken onsite for $15.00)

Passport Fees

  • Passport Book - $130.00
  • Passport Book (Minor, Age 15 & Under) - $100.00
  • Passport Card - $30.00
  • Passport Card (Minor, Age 15 & Under) - $15.00
  • No Credit/Debit Cards Accepted.

Required Paperwork for Minors

  • 15 Year Old & Under requires both parents at the time of application.
  • 16 & 17 Year Old Requires Copy of One (1) Parent’s Driver’s License.

Payment Method

  • Check or Money Order payable to "U.S. Dept. Of State"

Processing Time

  • Processing time for a passport book or card is 7 to 10 weeks (subject to change)
  • Expedited passports are processed and returned in 4 to 6 weeks (subject to change)
  • Expedited passports require an additional fee of $60.00.
  • If you require faster processing (less than 2 weeks) you must make an appointment with U.S. Passport Services in New Orleans, Louisiana by calling 1.877.487.2778

Chancery Clerk Fees

  • Facility Fee - $35.00
  • Picture Fee - $15.00
  • Copy (per Page) - $0.50