Cindy A. Hofner, Wood County Clerk of Common Pleas Court

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By the authority of the President of the United States, the Secretary of the State has designated various categories of persons who are authorized to accept passport applications. One of those categories is the Clerk of the State Court of Record. Pursuant to that authority, the Wood County Clerk of Courts accepts passport applications as a service to the public.

My office strives to keep up to date on ever-changing procedures and provide you with excellent customer service when processing your passport application.

Through my website, I wish to answer some basic questions about what you need to present when applying for a passport.

What is a Passport Card?

The U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.

More information is available at about the U.S. Passport Card at the travel.state.gov website.

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What is a Passport Book?

A passport is a document, issued by the government, which certifies, for the purpose of international travel, the identity and nationality of its holder. The elements of identity are name, date of birth, sex, and place of birth. Most often, nationality and citizenship match. Normally a passport entitles the passport holder to return to the country that issued the passport.

More information is available at the travel.state.gov website about Passports.

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How do I apply for a Passport?

Please note the passport application forms are available in the Wood County Clerk of Courts office and on this website as to how to apply for a passport.

Also, extensive information is available on the travel.state.gov website as to how to apply for a passport.

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Passport Photo Requirements

Your photo is a vital part of your passport application. To learn more, review the information on the travel.state.gov website on how to provide a suitable photo to avoid passport processing delays.

Please Note: The acceptance of your photo is always at the discretion of the U.S. passport agency.

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Passport Fees

Submitting incorrect passport fees may delay the processing of your application.

Before submitting your application, please read the Passport Fees information provided on the travel.state.gov website carefully and entirely to ensure that your payment is correct, or contact the the Wood County Clerk of Courts at 419-354-9280.

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Passport Application Processing Times

Currently, it is taking 5-7 days for applications to be tracked online.
It may take less time if you paid for Expedite Service and sent your application via overnight delivery.

Please remember when calculating processing times, passport cards cannot be shipped using overnight delivery. All passport cards are returned using First Class Mail.

Passport Application Processing Times may checked online at the travel.state.gov website.

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Visas for Americans Traveling Abroad Requirements

When planning travel abroad, you may need a visa issued by the embassy of the country you wish to visit. For more information, please review the Americans Traveling Abroad information provided on the travel.state.gov website.

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Birth Certificate Submitted for Minor and Adult Passport Applications

Regarding the birth certificate submitted for minor and adult passport applications, please refer to this important bulletin from the National Passport Service.

All applicants must become familiar with the New Requirement for U.S. Birth Certificates as required by the National Passport Service.

If the applicant's birth certificate does not meet requirements, the applicant has the following options:

1. Try to obtain a new birth certificate that meets the requirements, then apply for a passport.

2. Our office may submit what you have, but it may delay the application process.

3. If the birth certificate does not meet the requirements, Secondary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship may be submitted.

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Passport Applications for Children Under Age 16

Please refer to this important bulletin U. S. Passport Applications for Children Under Age 16 (Require Both Parents' Consent) from the National Passport Service.

Please refer to this important bulletin Regarding the birth certificate submitted for minor passport applications from the National Passport Service.

The travel.state.gov is your best resource for obtaining specfic and accurate information for obtaining a passport for minors under age 16.

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How to Check the Status of Your Passport Application OnLine

The National Passport Information Center has provided a Passport Status Inquiry page on their travel.state.gov website.

From this page, you are able to either:

Check the status of your passport;

Call the National Passport Service;

or, E-mail the National Passport Service.

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Contact Us

My office may be reached Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Phone Number: 419-354-9280
E-mail address: Wood County Clerk of Courts,

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Pursuant to that authority, the Wood County Clerk of Courts accepts passport applications as a service to the public. My office strives to keep up to date on ever-changing procedures and provide you with excellent customer service when processing your passport application. Through my website, I wish to answer some basic questions about what you need to present when applying for a passport. *What is a Passport Card?* The U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air. More information is available at about the U.S. Passport Card at the travel.state.gov website. Return to TOP of Page *What is a Passport Book?* A passport is a document, issued by the government, which certifies, for the purpose of international travel, the identity and nationality of its holder. The elements of identity are name, date of birth, sex, and place of birth. Most often, nationality and citizenship match. Normally a passport entitles the passport holder to return to the country that issued the passport. More information is available at the travel.state.gov website about Passports. Return to TOP of Page *How do I apply for a Passport?* Please note the passport application forms are available in the Wood County Clerk of Courts office and on this website as to how to apply for a passport. Also, extensive information is available on the travel.state.gov website as to how to apply for a passport. Return to TOP of Page *Passport Photo Requirements* Your photo is a vital part of your passport application. To learn more, review the information on the travel.state.gov website on how to provide a suitable photo to avoid passport processing delays. Please Note: The acceptance of your photo is always at the discretion of the U.S. passport agency. Return to TOP of Page *Passport Fees* Submitting incorrect passport fees may delay the processing of your application. Before submitting your application, please read the Passport Fees information provided on the travel.state.gov website carefully and entirely to ensure that your payment is correct, or contact the the Wood County Clerk of Courts at 419-354-9280. Return to TOP of Page *Passport Application Processing Times* Currently, it is taking 5-7 days for applications to be tracked online. It may take less time if you paid for Expedite Service and sent your application via overnight delivery. Please remember when calculating processing times, passport cards cannot be shipped using overnight delivery. All passport cards are returned using First Class Mail. Passport Application Processing Times may checked online at the travel.state.gov website. Return to TOP of Page *Visas for Americans Traveling Abroad Requirements* When planning travel abroad, you may need a visa issued by the embassy of the country you wish to visit. For more information, please review the Americans Traveling Abroad information provided on the travel.state.gov website. Return to TOP of Page *Birth Certificate Submitted for Minor and Adult Passport Applications* Regarding the birth certificate submitted for minor and adult passport applications, please refer to this important bulletin from the National Passport Service. All applicants must become familiar with the New Requirement for U.S. Birth Certificates as required by the National Passport Service. If the applicant's birth certificate does not meet requirements, the applicant has the following options: 1. Try to obtain a new birth certificate that meets the requirements, then apply for a passport. 2. Our office may submit what you have, but it may delay the application process. 3. If the birth certificate does not meet the requirements, Secondary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship may be submitted. Return to TOP of Page *Passport Applications for Children Under Age 16* Please refer to this important bulletin U. S. Passport Applications for Children Under Age 16 (Require Both Parents' Consent) from the National Passport Service. Please refer to this important bulletin Regarding the birth certificate submitted for minor passport applications from the National Passport Service. The travel.state.gov is your best resource for obtaining specfic and accurate information for obtaining a passport for minors under age 16. Return to TOP of Page *How to Check the Status of Your Passport Application OnLine* The National Passport Information Center has provided a Passport Status Inquiry page on their travel.state.gov website. From this page, you are able to either: Check the status of your passport; Call the National Passport Service; or, E-mail the National Passport Service. Return to TOP of Page *Contact Us* My office may be reached Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Phone Number: 419-354-9280 E-mail address: Wood County Clerk of Courts, Return to TOP of Page

CINDY A. HOFNERWOOD COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS

CINDY A. HOFNER
WOOD COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS