Passport Information

Passport Information 
The City of Kentwood is an acceptance facility for US Passports. You do not need to be a resident of Kentwood to take advantage of our passport services.

COVID-19 UPDATE
The U.S. Department of State suspended passport processing in March, and began limited processing of passports beginning June 11. They recommend customers wait to submit new or renewal applications, as they will not be processed for several months. Expedited processing is not available. Visit www.travel.state.gov for more information, including direction on emergency passport processing.

The City of Kentwood began accepting passport applications on June 15. Applications must be fully completed and you must have two checks for payment. Applications may be found at www.travel.state.gov or can be picked up at City Hall.  Expect long delays for your passport and supporting documents to be returned.

Kentwood City Hall Passport processing hours:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
7:30 - 4:00	7:30 - 5:30	7:30 - 4:00	7:30 - 4:00	7:30 - noon

Please note that cash cannot be accepted for passports; payment is by check or money order.

Application Process
To apply for a passport book and/or card, you must appear in person and supply all of the following: 

1. Application: Completed form  DS-11 (for first time passport or renewal of a 5 year/minor passport)
   Do not sign the form until present before the City Clerk staff
2. Proof of Identity: Driver's License or other acceptable photo ID (for applicant 16 yrs+ or for parents of minor)
3. Proof of Citizenship: Original certified US birth certificate with raised seal or naturalization document 
4. Passport photo 
   Photo can be processed on-site for an additional charge 
5. Payment: Payable to US Dept. of State & City of Kentwood 
   Check or money order only accepted. No cash, credit or debit cards can be accepted. 

All applicants must be present. If the applicant is younger than 16 years of age, both parents must be present along with child. If one parent cannot be present, they may provide a notarized statement of consent and a copy (front and back) of their drivers license. Visit US Department of State Statement of Consent for form. For an applicant aged 16-17, one parent should appear with the applicant.

If you are renewing a 10 year passport, please complete form DS-82, US Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals. If you are able to answer "yes" to all of the questions on the form, you will send the application and payment directly to the National Passport Processing Center according to the instructions on the form.

For complete information about the passport application process, visit the US Department of State Passport Information page (travel.state.gov).