Adult - No Prior Passport

Can I do this?

  1. Applicant is 18 years or older at the time of application
  2. Applicant has NEVER been issued a US passport before
  3. Can provide personal check, cashier’s check or money order

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

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What do I need?

  1. Applicant must be present at the appointment
  2. Completed application (Form DS-11):
    1. Complete your application on the US Department of State website and print it
    2. Paper applications are available in our office, but you must arrive at least 15 minutes early for your appointment if you plan to fill out forms in the office
  3. Evidence of citizenship:
    1. Original or certified copy of birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, or report of consular birth abroad
          - AND -
    2. Identification: Physical government-issued photo ID. Acceptable forms of ID include:
      1. Valid (non-expired) driver’s license or state-issued ID card
      2. US military ID
      3. Valid foreign passport
      4. US permanent resident card
      5. 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).
      6. A complete list of acceptable forms of identification can be found at the US Department of State website.
  4. 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.
    1. For photo requirements, please visit the US Department of State website. 

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

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How do I pay?

Two separate payments are required:

  1. Check or money order payable to the U.S. 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).
    • Check the following boxes to calculate the total to the U.S. Department of State:
      • Passport book (valid for all forms of travel): $130
      • Passport card (only valid for land and sea entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda): $30
      • Routine service, no additional charge. Current processing times are available on the US Department of State's website
      • Expedited service (For the most current processing times, please check the US Department of State's website): $60
      • Expedited return shipping (passport in hand, 1-2 days after it is mailed): $22.05
      • Total:
  2. Payment to Larimer County Clerk & Recorder. Check the following boxes to calculate the total to Larimer County:
    • Execution fee payable by cash, check (made out to Larimer County Clerk & Recorder), or credit card (3.5% processing fee applies to all card transactions): $35
    • Photo fee (if applicable): $15
    • Total:

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

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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

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

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