Passports

The City Clerk’s Office at the Civic Center accepts Passport Applications from 9:00am to noon, Monday through Friday.

A passport book is valid for land, air and sea travel.  The passport card is only valid for land and sea travel between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean region, and Bermuda.

Passport Renewals do not require making a personal appearance before an Acceptance Agent; therefore, we do not accept Passport Renewal Applications ( Form DS-82) at this office.

Please Note: Children under age 16 will be able to continue crossing land and sea borders using only a U.S. birth certificate (or other form of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate.). The original birth certificate or a copy may be used. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR A U.S. PASSPORT BOOK OR PASSPORT CARD

1. Completed application.  Do not sign until you are asked to do so. Application must be completed in BLACK INK only.  
2. Valid driver’s license or state ID.  If your ID is from out-of-state, a second form of ID is required.  This will be from the parent(s) if the applicant is under 18.  If the applicant is under 16, both parents and the child must be present.  Applicants who are 16 & 17 only need one parent with them.
3. Proof of citizenship:
   1. An ORIGINAL birth certificate with raised seal and filing date.  The filing date must be within one year of birth.  It should state the date filed or date received by the local registrar and must include both parents’ names.  Hospital issued certificates are not acceptable.
   2. A previous U.S. passport.  If the applicant is under 16 years old and has a previous U.S. passport, they are required to submit their original birth certificate in addition to the passport.  
   3. An original Certificate of Naturalization.  If the child is claiming citizenship under a naturalized parent, the child’s green card must also be provided. ORIGINAL PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION AND WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
4. One passport photo.  Photos can be purchased at the Clerk’s Office for $10 each or you can bring them with you.
5. Payment:
   1. Each application must have a separate check or money order payable to the “U.S. Department of State”. See fee chart below.  
   2. Each application will require a $35 acceptance fee to the City of Novi and must be paid in cash, by money order, or check made payable to “City of Novi”.

Routine Service (receive passport within six to eight weeks)

Below are the fees for routine service:

*The $35 Execution Fee is not charged when adults 16 and over with fully valid passport books apply for a passport card using a DS-82 form.  If the applicant is applying for both a passport book and card, the Execution Fee will only be charged once.

Expedited Service (receive passport within two to three weeks)

For expedited service, to obtain your passport within 2-3 weeks, you can apply for expedited service.  An additional $60 per application is required plus one-way overnight delivery ($16.48) to return the passport to you. 

Below are the fees for expedited service:

*The $35 Execution Fee is not charged when adults 16 and over with fully valid passport books apply for a passport card using a DS-82 form.  If the applicant is applying for both a passport book and card, the Execution Fee will only be charged once.

**Expedited service is available for the passport card, however overnight delivery return service is not, as passport cards are always mailed First Class mail.

Questions regarding Passport Applications can be answered by visiting http://travel.state.gov/ or calling the City Clerk's Office at 248-347-0456.