Chester County Passport Office

Passport Appointment

Schedule an appointment for a Passport by clicking theappointment button or by calling 610-344-6050. Appointments are only for those using form DS-11. Applicants using form DS-82 will not be processed and should follow the instructions on the form.

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Passport Information

  • All persons must be present to apply for a passport including infants and children.
  • Applications must be filled out using black ink only.
  • For online applications, all applicants, regardless of age must complete all questions, including the parental areas that are not marked with asterisks.
  • Please bring a white blanket for infant photos.
  • Special requirements apply for minor children. 
  • Visit travel.state.gov for current regulations.

Fees

  • When applying for a passport there could be up to three fees: passport fee, processing fee, and photo fee.
  • The passport fee must be paid by check or money order only. No credit or debit cards.
  • The processing fee and photo fee can be paid by check, cash, money order, or credit card (fees applicable)
  • The passport fee must be paid separate from the processing and photo fee.  
  • If you choose to have a photo taken by the Prothonotary’s Office, the fee is $10 (fees applicable when paying with credit card)

Renewals

  • Minor children do not qualify to use a DS-82 renewal form and must use the DS-11 form.
  • We do not accept the DS-82 form. Adult applicants must answer yes to the six questions on the DS-82 cover page in order to use the form. If you choose to process a renewal using the DS-82 form, you must send it by postal mail to the federal government. 
  • Applicants who do not qualify for the DS-82 form must appear in person to complete a DS-11 form. 
For additional information about passports and the new passport card go to travel.state.gov or call 1-877-487-2778.