Office of the Ocean County Clerk

PASSPORT BOOK & CARD ARE REAL ID!

1. Proof of U.S. Citizenship
   • A prior U.S. Passport book or card or a Certified Birth Certificate
     (Note: A Certified Birth Certificate issued by Vital Statistics with a seal and the full names of the parent(s) listed and a recording date within one year of birth.)
     
   • Born outside the United States – You can obtain a U.S. Passport if you were born outside of the United States. You must submit the following:
     
     • A previous Passport
     • Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
     • Report of Birth Abroad
     • Please contact our office for more information concerning claiming citizenship through US Citizen or Naturalized parent(s) as well as adoption from a foreign country.


2. Proof of Identification
   • Previous or current U.S. Passport book or card
   • A valid driver’s license with a picture. The license must contain your signature and physical description. Out of State Driver’s Licenses and probationary licenses will require additional identification.
   • Certificate of Naturalization / Citizenship
   • Military Identification
   • Federal, State, County or Municipal Government Employee ID
   • Valid foreign Passport


3. One Recent 2”x2” Color Passport Photograph (taken within the last 6 months)
   • You can get a passport photo from our office for $10.00.
   • You may bring a passport photo with you but please see the guidelines on the Passport application and keep the following in mind:
     • Photograph must have a light/white background
     • Must be clear
     • Wear normal street clothes (try to avoid white shirts)
     • Do not wear glasses
     • No hair accessories, headgear or hats unless you complete a form explaining that you are wearing for religious or medical reasons.


4. FEES
   
   US DEPARTMENT OF STATE FEES
   Fees payable to US Department of State by CHECK or MONEY ORDER only!
   
   

   ADULT
   APPLICANTS 16 YEARS OF AGE
   OR OLDER
   (10 YEAR VALIDITY PASSPORT)
   
   PASSPORT BOOK: $130.00
   PASSPORT CARD: $30.00
   PASSPORT BOOK & CARD: $160.00

   MINOR
   APPLICANTS 15 YEARS OF AGE
   OR YOUNGER
   (5 YEAR VALIDITY PASSPORT)
   
   PASSPORT BOOK: $100.00
   PASSPORT CARD: $15.00
   PASSPORT BOOK & CARD: $115.00

   *EXPEDITE PROCESSING FEE IS $60.00.
   Please contact our office for additional Express mailing fees*
   
   
   FEES PAID SEPARATELY TO THE OCEAN COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
   BY CASH/CHECK/MONEY ORDER/CREDIT (MASTERCARD, VISA, DISCOVER):
   
   EXECUTION FEE PER APPLICANT: $35.00
   PHOTO FEE PER APPLICANT (If photo is taken in our office): $10.00
   
   
5. U.S. Passport Applications for Children under Age 16 require both parents’ consent.
   • Present evidence that they are the parents or guardians. For Example: Birth Certificate with parental information or legal guardianship papers from the court.
   • Show valid government picture identification. See #2 for acceptable Proof of Identification.
   • Both parents/guardians must appear in person. If one parent/guardian is not available to appear in person, they must submit one of the following:
   • DS-3053 form that is Notarized and has a copy front and back of the non-appearing parent’s identification.
   • Court Custody Order - Original or Certified Copy issued by the Court showing appearing parent has sole or legal custody of the child or a court order from the court allowing the appearing parent the right to make the passport for the child without the other parent’s consent.
   • DS-5525 explaining under penalty of perjury why non-applying parent’s consent cannot be obtained.
   • Certified Death Certificate for a deceased parent.


6. Children Age 16 - 17
   • Only one parent needs to apply with the child, and they will need to present evidence that they are the Parent/Guardian of the child applying for a Passport. Be aware that if your name does not match the birth certificate which may have been your birth or maiden name or your name does not match the child’s last name, you may need to show proof of your name change (original marriage certificate or original court order for name change).
   • If 16/17-year-old is applying on their own with their own identification, please contact our office for more information.
     
     *Please note that you will need to know the child’s Social Security number for the application*