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Passports

  • Due to COVID-19, City Hall and the passports office is closed to the public. We are not processing passport applications at this time.

  • You can renew by mail, but unless you have a life-or-death emergency, expect delays before receiving your passport and citizenship documents.

    General passport information 

    All U.S. citizens are required to present a passport book, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document when entering the United States. Visit the U.S. Department of State website for specific requirements, forms and other travel information.

    Location

    Gresham Civic Center / City Hall
    1333 NW Eastman Parkway
    Gresham, OR 97030
    Phone: 503-618-2619

    Basic requirements

    1. A completed application form. Do not sign it ahead of time. 
    2. Proof of citizenship: a certified copy of a birth certificate, previously issued U.S. Passport, Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, etc.
    3. Valid current government-issued ID. 
    4. Two identical passport photos: 2" x 2", taken recently, against a light background, front head and shoulder view, current depiction, no uniforms, headgear or dark glasses. Photos available at City Hall for a $15 fee.

    These are only basic requirements. You may be required to provide additional documents. 

    Call the passport information line at 503-618-2619 for more information.

    Children under 18

    1. Must appear in person.
    2. Under 16 must have consent of both parents.
    3. Children 16 to 17 years of age must appear with at least one parent or guardian and present photo ID.

    Time required

    Routine service takes about eight weeks when no additional information is needed.

    Expedited service is available at an extra cost and takes approximately three weeks.

    Payment of fees

    • Application Fee: payable to U.S. Department of State in the form of check, money order or cashier's check. Cash or credit cards are not accepted.
    • Execution Fee: payable to City of Gresham in the form of cash, check, money order or cashier's check. Credit cards are not accepted.

    Passport fees

  • Passport Book (age 16 and older)

    A U.S. passport book is valid for international travel by air, sea, or land.

    • Application fee: $130
    • Execution fee: $35

    Read more about the differences between a passport book and passport card.

    Passport Book (under age 16)

    A U.S. passport book is valid for international travel by air, sea, or land. 

    • Application fee: $100
    • Execution fee: $35

    Read more about the differences between a passport book and passport card.

    Passport Card (age 16 and older)

    A U.S. passport card is valid when entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry.

    Not valid for international travel by air.

    • Application fee: $30
    • Execution fee: $35

    Read more about the differences between a passport card and passport book.

    Passport Card (under age 16)

    A U.S. passport card is valid when entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry. 

    Not valid for international travel by air.

    • Application fee: $15
    • Execution fee: $35

    Read more about the differences between a passport card and passport book.

  • Other fees that may apply

    • Passport photo: $15 payable to City of Gresham in the form of cash, check, money order or cashier's check.
    • Expedited application fee: $60 payable to U.S. Department of State in the form of check, money order or cashier's check.
    • Express Mail to U.S. Department of State: $26.35 payable to City of Gresham in the form of cash, check, money order or cashier's check.
    • Return Express Mail: $17.13 payable to U.S. Department of State in the form of check, money order or cashier's check.

    All fees (except passport photos) are set by the U.S. Department of State and are the same at all passport acceptance facilities.

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