You may apply for a U.S. Passport at the Hopkins County Clerk’s Office. Bring a completed DS-11 application, which can be found at travel.state.gov. Applications must be completed in black ink and may be typed or handwritten. Applications with white-out or scribbled out information will not be accepted. All applicants must be present to apply. You will also need the following:

Age 18 and older:

  • Certified copy of birth certificate.
  • Passport photo (can be made locally at the CVS or the UPS Store)
  • Valid driver’s license or state issued photo I.D.
  • Check or money order to U.S. Department of State for $130.00.
  • Cash or check to Hopkins County Clerk in the amount of $36.

* Ages 16-17 will also need to have a parent or legal guardian present with a valid photo I.D.

Under age 16:

  • Certified copy of birth certificate.
  • Passport photo (can be made locally at the CVS or the UPS Store)
  • Both parents present with valid, state issued I.D.
  • Child must be present.
  • Check or money order to U.S. Department of State for $100.00
  • Cash or check to the Hopkins County Clerk in the amount of $36.

Passports can be expedited for a $60 charge. Overnight shipping options may be available. Call the County Clerk’s Office at 270-821-7361 for more information.