Passports

***PLEASE NOTE CHANGES EFFECTIVE MARCH 24th 2023:***

Routine Passport Service can NOW take 10-13 WEEKS from the date you apply for the passport to the date you receive the passport.

EXPEDITED Passport Service (for additional fees) can NOW take 7-9 WEEKS from the date you apply for the passport to the date you receive the passport.


Passport applications are accepted at the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court’s Office’s in Amite and in Hammond. If you are getting your passport in our Hammond office you will need to arrive by 3:30 p.m. For further assistance or questions, please contact our department at (985) 284-2670.

Most Passport questions can be answered on the U.S. Department of State Website.

Online Passport Forms Available HERE

What you need to have with you to apply for a Passport:

  • Certified Copy of Birth Certificate (No Birthcards)
  • One – 2 inch x 2 inch photograph from a professional studio (no photo booth).
    Photograph Requirements
  • Previous Passport if available.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • If applicant is under the age of 16, 2 Parents or 2 Legal Guardians must appear and execute the application (DS-11) along with the applicant (as of 02/01/2008). Both parents of child’s legal guardian must:
    • Present evidence of child’s U.S. citizenship and
    • Present evidence that they are the parents or guardian and
    • Show valid personal identification and
    • Sign and take oath before an authorized passport acceptance agent.

Passport Fees

Routine Service (Form DS-11)
Receipt within 4 to 6 weeks. These fees are non-refundable.
AGE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MADE PAYABLE TO: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO: CLERK OF COURT TOTAL PASSPORT FEE
Passport Book – Age 16 and Over (Valid for 10 years) $130.00 $35.00 $165.00
Passport Book – Under Age 16 (Valid for 5 years) $100.00 $35.00 $135.00
Passport Card – Age 16 and Over (Valid for 10 years) $30.00 $35.00* $65.00
Passport Card – Under Age 16 (Valid for 5 years) $15.00 $35.00 $50.00
State Fees updated Effective 1/10/2022. Clerk Fees updated Effective 12/27/2021.
* The $35.00 Execution Fee is not charged when adults (16 and over) with fully valid passport books apply for the passport card using a DS-82 form.
Routine Service (Form DS-82) – Passport Renewal
Receipt within 4 to 6 weeks. These fees are non-refundable.
Passport Book Renewal By Mail
(customer submits)
You may qualify to use this form only if:
Check or Money Order made payable to: US Department of State Check made payable to:
Clerk of Court
Total Renewal Fee
1. The issue date of your last passport was less than 15 years ago;
2. You were 16 or older when it was issued;
3. Your name is the same or you can submit name-change documentation (marriage certificate or court order);
4. You can submit this passport; and
5. It is undamaged
$130.00 N/A $130.00
State Fees updated Effective 12/27/2021. Clerk Fees updated Effective 12/27/2021.

Sixteen years of age or older, a passport is valid for 10 years.
Fifteen years of age or younger, a passport is valid for 5 years.

Fees to Expedite Service

In order to receive a passport (Book Only) in 2 to 3 weeks an applicant must bring the following:

1. 1 – Express Mail Envelope with label from any U.S. Post Office
2. 1 – Return Mailing Label from any U.S. Post Office
3. 1 – Priority Mail Express stamp from any U.S. Post Office ($28.75)

Routine Service (Form DS-11)
Receipt within 2 to 3 weeks. Passport Book only. These fees are non-refundable.
AGE PASSPORT BOOK FEE EXPEDITE FEE OVERNIGHT RETURN DELIVERY SERVICE FEE TOTAL
Adult (16+) $130.00 $60.00 $19.53 $209.53
Minor (under age 16) $100.00 $60.00 $19.53 $179.53
Fees updated 01/23/2023.

If you need to receive a passport in less than 14 days, you will need to go to New Orleans to the Passport Agency.

You must call 1-877-487-2778 for an appointment.

New Orleans Passport Agency
One Canal Place
365 Canal Street
Suite 1300
New Orleans, LA 70130-6508

For questions inquiries about the status of a pending application, please call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778).

TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793         Credit Card Users call: 1-888-362-8668

Customer Service Representatives will be available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), excluding Federal holidays.