Get a Passport - I'm 16 or 17

Can I do this?

• Applicant must be 16 or 17 years old at the time of application
• Can show parental awareness: one parent should be present with the applicant at the appointment
• First-time passport
      - OR -
• Previous passport was issued when the applicant was 15 years old or younger
      - OR -
• Previous passport was lost or stolen

Questions? Call 970-498-7860 and press option 1 to speak with a Recording Technician, or send an email to recording@larimer.gov

What do I need?

• Applicant and at least one parent should be present at the appointment
• Completed application (Form DS-11):
  • Complete your application on the US Department of State website and print it single-sided
  • Paper applications are available in our office. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to complete them
• Evidence of Citizenship:
  • Original or certified copy of birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, consular report of birth abroad 
        - OR -
  • Previous passport (if applicable)
    • If your current valid passport was lost or stolen, please visit the US Department of State website and complete the section for Report Lost or Stolen. Print the DS-64 form after completion and bring it with you to your appointment.
• Identification: Physical government-issued photo identification for both the applicant and the parent. Acceptable forms of ID include:
  • Valid (non-expired) driver’s license or state-issued ID card
  • US military ID
  • US or foreign passport
  • US permanent resident card
  • If your ID is a non-driver state-issued ID card or instruction permit, or if your driver’s license is from a different state, please provide a second form of ID, such as a student ID, Costco card, gym membership, etc. (preferably a photo ID)
  • A complete list of acceptable forms of identification can be found at the US Department of State website
• A passport photo can be taken during your appointment for $15. You can also have the photo taken elsewhere (Staples, FedEx, Walgreens, etc.) and bring it with you to your appointment.

Questions? Call 970-498-7860 and press option 1 to speak with a Recording Technician, or send an email to recording@larimer.gov

How do I pay?

Two separate payments are required (fees below are per application):

1. Check or money order payable to the US Department of State. This fee must be a personal check, money order, or cashier’s check. Starter checks are not accepted (name and account number must be imprinted on the check).
   • Passport book (valid for all forms of travel): $130
   • Passport card (only valid for land and sea entry from Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, and Bermuda): $30
   • Routine service (For the most current processing times, please check the US Department of State website): no additional charge
   • Expedited service (For the most current processing times, please check the US Department of State website): $60 (this is in addition to the fees above)
   • Expedited return shipping (passport in hand, 1-2 days after it is mailed): $22.05 (this is in addition to the fees above)
2. Payment to Larimer County Clerk & Recorder
   • Execution fee payable by cash, check (made out to Larimer County Clerk), or credit card (3.5% processing fee applies to all card transactions): $35
   • Photo fee (if applicable): $15

Questions? Call 970-498-7860 and press option 1 to speak with a Recording Technician, or send an email to recording@larimer.gov

Print All Steps Make the appointment

• Each appointment can include up to 3 applicants.
• If your party has more than 3 applicants, please schedule back-to-back appointments.
• Schedule your appointment
• Please arrive on time for your appointment and bring all required items. If you are late or missing items, your appointment may need to be rescheduled

Questions? Call 970-498-7860 and press option 1 to speak with a Recording Technician, or send an email to recording@larimer.gov