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Passports

Apply for a passport in Des Moines County. Appointments are recommended for new and minor passport applications. Contact the office at 319-753-8221 to set up your appointment. For your convenience, the Des Moines County Recorder's office offers photo services on-site. The charge for this service is $10.

You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if at least one of the following is true:

You are applying for your first U.S. passport
You are under age 16
Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16
Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago

If none of the above statements apply to you, you may be eligible to renew using Form DS-82, allowing you to renew by mail and not be charged an execution fee.

Please note: If you are printing and completing your own forms, they must be printed single-sided.

Adult Applicants (age 16 and older)

Passport Book

Form: DS-11
Routine Application Fee: $130 check/money order
(Please call the office for Expedited Application Fees 319-753-8221)
Check or money order is required for the application fee. Make Payable to the "U.S. Department of State."
Execution (Acceptance) Fee: $35 check, cash, money order, or credit/debit card
This fee is paid separately. Payable to the "Des Moines County Recorder."

Passport Card

Form: DS-11
Routine Application Fee: $30 check/money order
(Please call the office for Expedited Application Fees 319-753-8221)
Check or money order is required for the application fee. Make Payable to the "U.S. Department of State."
Execution (Acceptance) Fee: $35 check, cash, money order, or credit/debit card
This fee is paid separately. Payable to the "Des Moines County Recorder."

Passport Book & Card

Form: DS-11
Routine Application Fee: $160 check/money order
(Please call the office for Expedited Application Fees 319-753-8221)
Check or money order is required for the application fee. Make Payable to the "U.S. Department of State."
Execution (Acceptance) Fee: $35 check, cash, money order, or credit/debit card
This fee is paid separately. Payable to the "Des Moines County Recorder."

Please note: The application fee and the execution fee are paid separately.

Child Applicants (age 15 and younger)

Passport Book

Form: DS-11
Routine Application Fee: $100 check/money order
(Please call the office for Expedited Application Fees 319-753-8221)
Check or money order is required for the application fee. Make Payable to the "U.S. Department of State."
Execution (Acceptance) Fee: $35 check, cash, money order, or credit/debit card
This fee is paid separately. Payable to the "Des Moines County Recorder."

Passport Card

Form: DS-11
Routine Application Fee: $15 check/money order
(Please call the office for Expedited Application Fees 319-753-8221)
Check or money order is required for the application fee. Make Payable to the "U.S. Department of State."
Execution (Acceptance) Fee: $35 check, cash, money order, or credit/debit card
This fee is paid separately. Payable to the "Des Moines County Recorder."

Passport Book & Card

Form: DS-11
Routine Application Fee: $115 check/money order
(Please call the office for Expedited Application Fees 319-753-8221)
Check or money order is required for the application fee. Make Payable to the "U.S. Department of State."
Execution (Acceptance) Fee: $35 check, cash, money order, or credit/debit card
This fee is paid separately. Payable to the "Des Moines County Recorder."

Please note: The application fee and the execution fee are paid separately.

For information on forms of payment and a full list of fees and services, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.

Provide U.S. Citizenship Evidence

You must submit one of the following. Your evidence must be an original or certified copy. Photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable.

Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired)
U.S. birth certificate that meets the following requirements:
- Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
- Lists your full name, date of birth, and place of birth
- Lists your parent(s)' full names
- Has the date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth)
- Has the registrar's signature
- Has the seal of the issuing authority
Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Citizenship

If you cannot submit one of the above acceptable documents, or for more information, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.

Present ID

You (or your parent/guardian) must present one of the following IDs to the acceptance agent.

In-state, fully-valid driver's license
Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired)
Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship (if the photo still looks like you)
Government employee ID (city, county, state, or federal)
U.S. military ID or military dependent ID
Valid foreign passport
Matricula Consular (Mexican Consular Identification, commonly used by the parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant)

If you cannot present one of the IDs above, or for more information, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.

Please note:

Some states now issue digital ID documents (also known as mobile driver's licenses or mobile IDs). We cannot accept these digital IDs when you apply for your U.S. passport. You must continue to submit your physical photo ID and a photocopy of the ID.
If you present an out-of-state ID, you must present an additional ID.

Provide a Photo

We offer photo services for an additional fee of $10.00 per application.

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