The Town Clerks will accept applications from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

When we accept your application please be sure that:

1. The passport application is as complete as possible:
   
   
   • Mailing address is where the passport will be sent. If using express mail, address must agree with express label.
   • Social security number omission could result in an IRS fine.
   • Permanent address is street, apt #, city, state, zip code...but not a P.O. Box.
   • Parents' data is needed even if they are deceased - approximate dates may be used.
   • Travel plans/dates are not mandatory but strongly encouraged.
   • Approximate issue date of previous passport is supplied. A "lost passport statement" (DS-64) is required if the passport is still valid and not submitted.
   • Marriage information is complete...all information refers to most recent marriage.
   • In case of emergency notify someone in U.S. not traveling with applicant, preferably a blood relative.
   
   
2. The applicant submits proof of U.S. citizenship:
   
   
   • Certified U.S. birth certificate listing date filed, OR
   • Previous U.S. passport, OR
   • Naturalization Certificate, OR
   • Citizenship Certificate, OR
   • U.S. Consular Report of Birth
   
   
3. The applicant submits 2 recent identical photos:
   
   
   • 2" x 2" exclusive of borders - with a white or off-white background.
   • Front face view – no uniforms, hats or dark glasses.
   • Image maximum 1 3/8” from chin to top of hair – 1/8 to 1/4” space above image.
   • Locations to get photographs in Skowhegan:
        Peter Foxwell Studios, Free Street, Skowhegan (474-6894)
        Rite-Aid - 225 Madison Avenue, Skowhegan (474-2525)
   
   
4. The applicant or minor applicant's parents present ID:
   
   
   • Acceptable valid documentary evidence must contain both the signature and a photograph or physical description. i.e. Driver's license; U.S. passport; Naturalization Certificate; Certificate of Citizenship; government employee identification card; Aircraft pilot's license issued by the Dept. of Transportation, FAA; or Official military identification card.
     
     Click here for additional information on children under 16.
   
   
5. The agent administers oath and witnesses your signature:
   
   
   • All applicants must appear in person.
   • Both parents must also appear in person and sign on behalf of minor under 16.
   • One parent must also appear in person and countersign for minor 16 through 17.
   
   
6. Appropriate fees are submitted:
   
   
   • For applicant 16 or older -- $100.00 or for applicant under age 16 - $85.00
   • Check or Money Order payable to US Department of State: $75.00 (No Cash)
   • AND Cash, Check or money order payable to Town of skowhegan: $25.00
   • Check or Money Order payable to US Department of State: $60.00 (No Cash)
   • AND Cash, Check or Money Order payable to Town of Skowhegan: $25.00
   
   
7. Appropriate fees are submitted for a US Passport "Card":
   
   
   • For applicant 16 or older -- $45.00 or for applicant under age 16 - $35.00
   • Check or Money Order payable to US Department of State: $20.00 (No Cash)
   • AND Cash, Check or money order payable to Town of skowhegan: $25.00
   • Check or Money Order payable to US Department of State: $10.00 (No Cash)
   • AND Cash, Check or Money Order payable to Town of Skowhegan: $25.00
   
   Children "must be present" – Under age 16 requires both parent's signatures or the child's legal guardian(s) must appear and present identification!
   
   

NEED A PASSPORT IN A HURRY?
HERE’S HOW!

• The Expedite fee is $60.00 in addition to the passport cost.
• Expedite Fee service guarantees processing of your passport within three business days of receipt of your completed application at the Passport Agency. This does not include mailing time.
• You may purchase Express Mail overnight envelopes and postage at the Post Office prior to applying at the Acceptance Agency.
• It should take approximately 3 weeks to receive your passport.
• If traveling in less than 14 days: you must apply directly to the Passport Agency. (Call 617-878-0900 for an appointment with the Boston Passport Agency.) Note: you will need proof of imminent departure, such as tickets or itinerary.
• You may also contact a private passport processing service to hand carry your executed application to a Passport Agency for an additional fee.

Informational packet available at the Skowhegan Town Clerk's Office. Applications are also available on the State Department's website.

If you have any questions please call (207) 474-6900.

U.S passport applications for children under age 16 require both parents' signatures as provided by Public Law 106-113, Section 236, effective February 1, 2008.

Important: All Minors Must Appear in Person.

Both parents or child's legal guardian must:

• Present evidence of child's U.S. citizenship and
• Present evidence that they are the parents or guardian and
• Show valid personal identification and
• Sign and take oath before an authorized passport acceptance agent.

If the second parent is not available to sign, the appearing parent must Do the above and present evidence that he/she has sole legal custody of the child or notarized written consent of the other parent for the issuance of the passport or written statement explaining why non-applying parent’s consent cannot be obtained.

If no parent is available to sign, the third-party in loco parentis must appear with a notarized written statement or affidavit from both parents or custodial parent(s) authorizing the third-party to apply for passport. When the statement or affidavit is from only one parent, the third-party must present evidence of sole custody of the authorizing parent.

The law requires that all applications be signed under oath under penalty of perjury.

The most efficient way to apply for a child under age 16 is to present the required documentation and for both parents to appear at the time of application or if only one parent can apply, that applying parent/guardian has the additional documentation required for a single-signature application at the time of application.

See below for examples of acceptable evidence. Incomplete submissions will delay passport issuance.

The passport fees paid at the time of application are non-refundable processing fees.

Documentation Required For Children Under 16:

The following documentation is required in order to prove citizenship, relationship, and identification.

1. Evidence of child’s U.S. citizenship (one of the following):
   
   Born in the U.S.
   
   
   • Certified U.S. birth certificate.
   • Previous fully valid U.S. passport.
   
   Born Outside the U.S.
   
   
   • Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240)
   • Previous fully valid U.S. passport
   • Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization from INS
   • Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350)
   • Or other evidence for first-time documentation
   
   
2. Evidence of child’s relationship to parents/guardian one of the following):
   
   Born in the U.S.
   
   
   • Certified U.S. birth certificate including parent(s)’ names.
   
   Born Outside the U.S.
   
   
   • Certified foreign birth certificate including parent(s)’ names
   • Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240)
   • Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350) with parent(s)’ names
   • Adoption decree including adopting parent(s)’ names
   • Court order establishing custody
   • Court order establishing guardianship and authority to apply for passport
   
   
3. Parental identification (such as one of the following):
   
   
   • Valid driver’s license
   • Valid official U.S. military ID
   • Valid government (Federal, State, local) employee ID
   • Valid U.S. or foreign passport with recognizable photo
   • Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship from INS with recognizable photo
   • Permanent Resident Alien Card
   
   

The following documentation is required in order to prove parental permission:

1. Both parents appear together and sign or
2. Applying parent submits second parent’s Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent, or other notarized written statement consenting to passport issuance for child or
3. Applying parent submits primary evidence of sole authority to apply (such as one of the following):
   
   
   • Child's certified U.S. or foreign birth certificate listing only applying parent
   • Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240) or Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350) listing only one parent
   • Court order granting sole custody (unless child’s travel is restricted by that order)
   • Adoption decree (listing only the applying parent)
   • Court order specifically permitting applying parent’s or guardian’s travel with the child
   • Judicial declaration of incompetence of non-applying parent
   • death certificate of non-applying parent or
4. Applying parent submits a written statement explaining why non-applying parent’s consent cannot be obtained or
5. Third-party in loco parentis appears with notarized written statement or affidavit from both parents or custodial parent(s) authorizing the third-party to apply for passport. When the notarized statement or affidavit is from only one parent, the third-party must present evidence of sole custody of the authorizing parent.

For more information, contact the Office of Children’s Issues at (202) 736-9130 or on the web at www.travel.state.gov.