Ada County Recorder’s Office is a designated Passport Acceptance facility. Our clerks are available to assist in submitting a passport application for adults and minors. Please read through the following information before scheduling your appointment. Passports are available by appointment only.
For passport questions, please call (208) 287-6835
Renewals are not processed at any acceptance facility. To renew your passport, download the DS-82 form and mail it with your expired passport. Renewals can be processed within five years of the expiration date of your passport.
Scheduling a Passport Appointment
Passport appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Appointments are scheduled for thirty minutes. Please be mindful that if you are more than 5 minutes late for your appointment, the appointment will be canceled and you will need to reschedule. The appointment scheduler will only open appointments up to 45 days out. Passports are closed daily from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm for lunch. If you do not see any available appointments, we are completely booked.
Additional passport acceptance facilities can be found at travel.state.gov.
Hand Carry Applicants: Appointments are required due to the amount of time needed to execute a “hand carry” (third party/courier company) application. When booking a hand carry appointment, please schedule 1 hour (schedule an appointment for 2 people).
For applicants over age 16, please bring the following to your appointment:
DS-11 form – Application for a U.S. Passport
Forms are available in our office or can be downloaded and completed electronically at www.travel.state.gov.
Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
Examples: certified Birth Certificate, previously issued passport, Certificate of Naturalization. Please visit www.travel.state.gov for more information on what is required on a birth certificate.
Identification
- Examples: valid driver’s license, previously issued passport, government issued ID, military ID. If you only have an out-of-state ID, additional ID will be required.
- If the issue date is less than one year from the time you are applying, please provide a secondary form of identification.
- Please note, you may need to provide a certified copy of your marriage license showing name change if names differ between evidence of citizenship (ex: birth certificate) and identification.
2×2 Passport Photo
If you do not already have one, our clerks can take a photo at the time of your appointment. The fee for photos is $15.00 (per person for anyone 16 years or older).
Passport Fee – Payable to the U.S. Department of State
Fees for the passport book are $130.00 for adults (anyone over 16 years of age) or $100.00 for minors (under 16 years of age). Fees are paid by CHECK or MONEY ORDER only.
Processing Fee – Payable to Ada County Recorder
As authorized by the U.S. Department of State, there is a $35.00 processing fee per applicant. Fees are paid to Ada County by CHECK, MONEY ORDER, or EXACT CASH. We are not able to accept debit or credit cards.
We recommend that BOTH parents to attend the passport appointment for a minor child. If both parents cannot attend the passport appointment, please complete the DS-3053 form to include with the child’s application.
For applicants under age 16, please bring the following to your appointment:
DS-11 form – Application for a U.S. Passport
Forms are available in our office or can be downloaded and completed electronically at www.travel.state.gov.
Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
Examples are: certified Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization. Please visit www.travel.state.gov for more information on what is required on a birth certificate.
Identification
If the minor has a school or state issued ID card with their name and picture on it, please bring it to the appointment.
The parents of the minor must also bring a form of identification (Examples are: valid driver’s license, previously issued passport, government issued ID, military ID. If you only have an out-of-state ID, additional ID will be required.)
2×2 Passport Photo
If you do not already have one, our clerks can take a photo at the time of your appointment. The fee for photos is $15.00 (per person for anyone 16 years or older).
Passport Fee – Payable to the U.S. Department of State
Fees for the passport book are $130.00 for adults (anyone over 16 years of age) or $100.00 for minors (under 16 years of age). Fees are paid by CHECK or MONEY ORDER only.
Processing Fee – Payable to Ada County Recorder
As authorized by the U.S. Department of State, there is a $35.00 processing fee per applicant. Fees are paid to Ada County by CHECK, MONEY ORDER, or EXACT CASH.
Passport Book
Adults (age 16 and over) – $130.00*
Minors (under age 16) – $100.00
Passport Card
Adults (age 16 and over) – $30.00
Minors (under age 16) – $15.00
Optional Service Fees
Expedite Processing – $60.00
Overnight Delivery Return – $19.53
Passport Photos – $15.00
An additional processing fee of $35.00 will be applied to each application. A list of all passport fees can be found at travel.state.gov.
Do I need to have my application filled out before my appointment?
We recommend that you complete an application prior to your appointment so that your appointment time can be dedicated to processing the application. Applications can be downloaded here. Additionally, here are some helpful tips when printing your application:
- Print on Single-Sided paper. We cannot accept double-sided forms.
- Compare your printed form to what appears on your screen.
- Make sure all data blocks and the barcode appear clearly and in the same format.
- If there are any distortions, smudges, missing blocks or data, or fading, it may be due to variations in printer types, printer drivers, or low-ink levels.
- If you cannot correct these problems after checking your printer, do not submit the form.
Instead, download and print a blank form and complete it by hand in black ink
Do I get my documents back after the appointment?
Your certified copies are sent with your passport application to the Department of State. You will receive these documents back after processing, but they will come separately from your passport.
I had a court ordered name change, what do I need to provide?
If your name differs from your birth certificate due to a court order, you must include a certified copy of the court order with your application.
I had a passport as a minor, can I renew that now that I’m an adult?
No, you will need to fill out a DS-11 form, and it will be treated as a newly issued passport.
Why do I need to bring so many checks?
The Department of State recommends having one check per application to allow for quicker processing times. For example, a family of five would want to bring six checks with them – one to include with each respective application, and one to cover all Ada County processing and photo fees.
Where can I get my photo done?
Our office is able to take your photo at the time of your appointment. The fee for photos is $15.00 for anyone 16 years and older. We do not charge for anyone under the age of 16.
Can I get my renewal done at your office?
Renewals are not processed at any acceptance facility. The best way to get a renewal done is to download a DS-82 form and mail it with your expired passport. Renewals can be processed within five years of the expiration date of your passport. Please be aware that if your passport exceeds that amount of time prior to your application being processed, the application will be returned and you will need to complete a DS-11 form.
I have a child that is 16 or 17 years old, how do they apply for their passport?
At least one parent must accompany the minor for their appointment. They will need proof of citizenship and identity. Please see the What do I need to bring for a Passport Appointment section for additional details.
How do I request a certified copy of my birth certificate?
Find more information on getting a certified copy of your birth certificate.
I lost my passport, what do I do?
Submit a DS-64 form.
I got married and need to change my name on my passport.
If your passport was issued less than one year ago, you must submit a DS-5504 form to correct any information. If your passport was issued more than one year ago, you must submit a renewal application.