Did you know we provide a quick link to travel advisories?

We provide a quick link to immediate travel advisories put out by the US State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs. It's on every page of our website, and clicking the header will take you to their website to select your destination of interest. For more information, see our Passport Services link in the left hand menu on every page, or click here to view the Travel.gov advisories section.

Passport Services

The Harrison County Chancery Clerk office is now a full service Passport application office. You may visit https://pptform.state.gov/ to print out a passport application online (Form DS-11).

If you are applying for a passport for the first time (or if you're ineligible to renew by mail) you need to submit your application in person. if you complete your passport application in advance, DO NOT SIGN IT. You will be required to sign it in person when you bring it to the Chancery Clerks office. As detailed on the checklist below, you'll also need to present proof of citizenship and proof of identity.

Apply Early

It's best to apply for your passport several months before your planned trip outside the United States, For current passport processing times, please visit http://travel.state.gov.

Passport Tips

Remember: You can always get information by contacting the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793 or online at http://travel.state.gov
Before traveling abroad, make a copy of the identification page in case your passport is lost or stolen.
Carry 2 extra passport size photos with you.
If your passport is lost or stolen abroad, report the loss immediately to local police authorities and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Before you travel, check for U.S. Department of State travel warnings at http://travel.state.gov

What you need when you submit your passport application in person at the Chancery Clerks office:

Passport Application Form DS-11 (unsigned)
Proof of U.S. Citizenship (provide one of the following)

Previous fully valid U.S. passport
Certified U.S. birth certificate **
** Please note that the original birth certificate must be sent in with the passport paperwork, and will be returned at a later date separate from your passport.
Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship

Proof of Identity (provide one of the following)
- Recently issued Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship with easily recognizable photo
- Current, valid driver's license
- Government employee ID
- Military ID
For children under age 16, the child and both parents or the legal guardian(s) must appear in person and present the following:

Evidence of the child's U.S. citizenship
Evidence of the child's relationship to parents/guardian(s) AND
Parental/Guardian identification

If only one (1) parent appears, you must also submit one of the following:

Submit a Statement of Consent Form DS-3053 (click here for form) along with non-applying parent's identification front and back.
Primary evidence of sole authority to apply
If you can't find the other parent (but both parents have custody), you will need to complete Statement of Special Family Circumstances DS-5525 (click here for form).

Passport hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday Associated Passport Fees * DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED ONLY WHERE NOTED BELOW *
Passport Book (Processing takes approximately 4-6 weeks)
Adult:	$130.00 (Check or money order - NO CASH) Made payable to: Department of State
Children (15 yo and under):	$100.00 (Check or money order ONLY - NO CASH) Made payable to: Department of State
Office Fee:	$35.00 (Cash, check, credit card, or money order) Made payable to: Angela Thrash, Chancery Clerk
Photos:	$15.00 (Cash, check, credit card, or money order) Made payable to: Angela Thrash, Chancery Clerk

Expedite Fees (Processing takes approximately 2-3 weeks)
Adult:	$60.00 in addition to regular passport fees Add $22.05 to overnight AFTER processing (Check or money order ONLY - NO CASH)
Children (16 yo and under)	$60.00 in addition to regular passport fees Add $22.05 to overnight AFTER processing (Check or money order ONLY - NO CASH)
Overnight Fee:	Add $32.50 to overnight from the Chancery Clerks office to processing center (Cash, check or money order) *** Please note: The displayed Overnight Fee is an approximation only, and is set by the US Postal Service. The Chancery Clerk's office is not responsible for changes in this price.

Passport Card
Adult:	$30.00 (Check or money order ONLY - NO CASH)
Children (16 yo and under)	$15.00 (Check or money order ONLY - NO CASH)
Office Fee:	$35.00 (Cash, check, credit card, or money order)
Pictures:	$15.00 (Cash, check, credit card, or money order)
Passport photos can be taken in both Judicial District 1 (Gulfport Courthouse Office) and Judicial District 2 (Biloxi Courthouse office).

Expedite Fees
There is no expedite service for Passport Cards only. Passport Cards cannot be delivered to customers using Overnight Delivery Service. Expedite fees are available when customer is requesting both a Passport Book and Passport Card at the same time and that fee is $60.00 in addition to the regular fees for each. All the above fees must be made payable to the Department of State. The Chancery Clerk's office CANNOT accept cash for these fees. Payment by check or money order ONLY. Office fees of $35.00 and picture prices remain $15.00 and these costs are payable to the Chancery Clerk's office. The Chancery Clerk's office CAN accept cash, check, credit card, or money orders for these fees.