Westchester County's Passport Mobile

Getting a U.S. Passport just got easier.

As new passport requirements go into effect I want to remind the residents of Yorktown that our staff will be visiting Town Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue (parking lot) on Tuesday, August 26th to process passport applications from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Passports have always been a necessary document for those who traveled outside of the North American continent, but now a U.S. Passport will be required for travel even closer to home. So as you are planning your next vacation or business trip, here are some things to keep in mind:

Do not wait until the last minute: Apply now. Routine passport applications generally take approximately four to six weeks. For an additional charge, expedited service will result in your obtaining your passport in no more than three weeks. But only in emergency circumstances can a passport application be processed more quickly, so do not delay.

The new rules: As of June 1, 2009, you will need a passport to enter the United States by air, by land or by sea unless you are a child under the age of 16 entering by land or sea with proof of U.S. citizenship or an adult with another travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security.

Be sure to bring the proper documentation: You will need proof that you are a United States citizen such as a previous unexpired U.S. Passport, an original or certified copy of your birth certificate, a consular report of birth abroad or a naturalization certificate. You will also need proof of your identity such as a current valid driver's license or a government issued identification card. For minors under the age of 16, both parents should appear together and sign the application of the child. However, if only one parent appears and signs, that parent must submit the other parent's notarized Statement of Consent form (DS-3053) and a photocopy of their identification. The Statement of Consent form can be found at www.WestchesterClerk.com.

Fees: The fee for an adult passport is $110.00 and for a child's passport is $80.00. Passport fees can be paid by money order or check, only. There is an additional $25.00 service fee that can be paid by money order, check or credit card. Applications will also be accepted for the U.S. Passport Card for land and sea border travel, only. The fee for adults is $30.00 and for children, the fee is $15.00 with an additional $25.00 service fee. Be sure to bring original documents with raised seals to avoid having to make a second trip. If your passport is less than 5 years expired, you can save $25.00 and mail in on your own using the Renewal Form ( DS-82). If you have questions about whether you have what you need to apply, do not hesitate to call our office at 995-3082 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or visit our website at www.westchesterclerk.com.

We look forward to the opportunity to help you with your U.S. Passport application when our staff visits Yorktown.