Passports

Our office is a Passport Application Acceptance Facility. If you are applying for a new passport, or one that was issued before the applicant was 16 years old, or one that has been lost, stolen, damaged, or issued more than 15 years ago, please call the Town of Shelburne at 802-264-5039 to schedule an appointment for processing.

New passport forms DS-11 can be picked up at our office or printed off travel.state.gov. If you are Renewing a 10-year Passport, that has not been lost, stolen, damaged or issued more than 15 years ago, please use form DS-82. This form can be picked up at our office or printed at travel.state.gov. You may do the renewal form DS-82 on your own, attach the old passport, a photo, check, and mail it.

We take passport photos for a fee of $10 cash, check, or charge. You do not need to make an appointment for just a photo.

Application for a U.S. Passport – You Will Need:

Proof of U.S.Citizenship:

Certified birth certificate or previous passport. If you were born outside the United States, please go to travel.state.gov for specific information.

Proof of Identity:

One of the following - valid driver's license, previous U.S. passport, certificate of naturalization, certificate of citizenship, military id, federal, state, or municipal government employee id card or pass.

One recent color photos

$10 for one photo taken in our office.

Fees:

Two checks. Passport fee $130 (if under 16 - $100) written out to the U.S. Department of State and a $35 execution fee written out to the Town of Shelburne.

For a child under 16:

Both parents or the child’s legal guardian(s) must appear 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 parent appears a consent form must be completed. Each minor child applying for a passport must appear in person.

U.S. Passport Card:

May only be used for international travel by land or sea between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. The cost for under 16 years of age is ($15 plus $35 processing fee unless purchased with a Passport book and then the cost would be $15) and is valid for 5 years. Over 16 years of age ($30 plus $35 processing fee unless purchased with a Passport book and then the cost would be $30) and is valid for 10 years.

Passport Books and Cards may be purchased at the same time. Under 16 is $115 and over 16 is $160. Plus, an additional $35 execution fee.
Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens.
Enhanced Driver's Licenses for travel into Canada can be obtained at the Department of Motor Vehicles.