Passport Information

Passports are critical for international travel. The most up-to-date passport information, and additional resources, can be found on the US Department of State’s website. Adult US passports are valid for 10 years. As of January 2023, passports take 6-9 weeks to be processed - we recommend to apply early!

Don't forget to ask us about Passport Caravan, our event each semester where we help students get a new, adult US passport. Passport Caravan is held in late November and late April; sign ups are open a month prior to the event. 
  Passport Application Infographic
 
Apply for a Passport In-Person:

• You must apply in person if at least one of the following is true:
  • You are applying for your first U.S. passport
  • You are under age 16
  • Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16
  • Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
  • Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago

 

• You will need to bring:
  • A completed DS-11 Form
  • Proof of Citizenship (and photocopy)
  • Proof of Identification (and photocopy)
  • Passport photo (we are happy to take the passport photo for free for you - please coordinate with Francia Moyer (moyerf@susqu.edu or set up an appointment here)
  • Application and processing fees - separate checks needed

• Processing Agencies:
  • You can find a passport processing agency near you by entering the zip code into this webpage. 
  • Appointments are required. The closest agencies to Susquehanna University are:
    • New Berlin Post Office (Tel. 570-966-2139).
    • Sunbury Post Office (Tel. 570-286-7176). 
    • Snyder County Clerk of Courts Office (Tel. 570-8374202).  *Does not have photo facilities
    • Union County Prothonotary Office (Tel. 570-524-8751). 

Renew by Mail:

• You need to have a passport valid for 6 months after your return date of travel
• You can renew by mail if:
  • You have (or have had) a passport card
  • Your most recent passport is submitted with your application
  • Your most recent passport is undamaged (other than normal "wear and tear")
  • Your most recent passport was issued when you were age 16 or older
  • Your most recent passport was issued within the last 15 years
  • Your most recent passport was issued in your current name (or you can document your name change with an original or certified copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order) 

• For renewals, you will:
  • Fill out and print the DS-82 Form
  • Send in your current passport
  • New passport photo (We are happy to take the passport photo for free for you in the GO Office)
  • A check covering application fee

Costs:

• Passport Book: $130
• Execution fee: $35 (for in-person applicants)
• Expedited fee: $60
• Overnight delivery: $15.45

Processing Time:

• Processing timelines start from when the Department of State receives your application, not when your appointment is.
• Please start the passport process early. 
• From the US Department of State: "you should apply at least six months before planned travel"

The US Department of State website has additional information about applications and FAQ for passports.  It was announced that some state IDs will not be valid for domestic air travel after May 2025 because they are not REAL-ID compliant. Please look online to see if your state ID is compliant. REAL IDs are available to Pennsylvanians who want them, but you must apply for one as the standard PA license is not compliant. For additional information, including valid ID alternatives, please see the REAL ID FAQ Sheet.