In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, we will have

special hours and closures as follows:

Wednesday, November 26:  Closing Early at 4:00PM

Thursday, November 27:  Closed

Friday, November 28:  Closed

Saturday, November 29:  Closed

Services will resume on Monday, December 1.

 

Passport Service Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday:  10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday:  10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday:  10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Beginning on Monday, February 3, 2025, passport services at Mercer County Connection in Hamilton Township will require an appointment to be made in advance.  This requirement is due to an enormous increase in demand for passport services and as a means to efficiently and courteously serve every customer that visits our office. To schedule an appointment, please click HERE. If you have any questions or concerns, please call (609) 890-9800.    Thank you for your understanding. We will continue to provide passport services in our Trenton Office at 209 South Broad Street, Trenton.  In Trenton, appointments are not required but are recommended for guaranteed service. Please click on the Office Services tab to the left, and then Passports in the drop-down tab for information as to what is required to apply, and for our office hours.

Mercer County Connection Passport Service Guidelines:

PLEASE NOTE:  ALL CUSTOMERS ARE REQUIRED TO ARRIVE TO THEIR PASSPORT APPOINTMENT WITH A COMPLETED DS-11 APPLICATION (FILLED OUT IN BLACK INK), ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, AND THE CORRECT FORM OF PAYMENT.  FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY OF THESE ITEMS WILL RESULT IN THE NEED TO RESCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT.

Requirements for First-time U.S. Passport for Adults (Ages 16 and over):

• Completed DS-11 application form:  Filled out in black ink or completed online and printed. (DO NOT SIGN.)  Passport applications are available for pick-up at Mercer County Connection.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship:  Certified U.S. birth certificate (must include a raised seal and if not both, at least one parent's name), Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Certificate of Naturalization, or Certificate of Citizenship.
• Government-issued photo ID:  A valid driver's license or State ID card.  If you are under 18 and do not have a government-issued photo ID, you must be accompanied by a parent (listed on your birth certificate) who has a valid government-issued ID or a valid U.S. passport.  
• Check or Money Order for Passport Fees:  Personal check, cashier's check, certified check, traveler's check or money order.  (Made payable to the U.S. Department of State.)

Requirements for First-time U.S. Passport for Children (Under 16 years of age):

• Completed DS-11 application form:  Filled out in black ink or completed online and printed. (DO NOT SIGN.)  Passport applications are available for pick-up at Mercer County Connection.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship:  Certified U.S. birth certificate (must include a raised seal and if not both, at least one parent's name), Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Certificate of Naturalization, or Certificate of Citizenship.
• Parental Presence:  All parents or legal guardians listed on a child's birth certificate are required to be present, in person, to sign the application.  If one parent is unable to be present, that parent must fill out a "Statement of Consent" form (DS-3053), have the form notarized, and provide copies of both the front and back of their state-issued ID.  These documents should be submitted together with the DS-11 application.  (The DS-3053 form is available for pick-up at Mercer County Connection.)
• Parental ID:  Parents must provide their own valid government-issued ID or a valid U.S. passport to verify their identity.
• Check or Money Order for Passport Fees:  Personal check, cashier's check, certified check, traveler's check or money order.  (Made payable to the U.S. Department of State.)

Requirements for U.S. Passport Renewal for Adults (Ages 16 and over): 

• Completed DS-11 application form:  Filled out in black ink or completed online and printed. (DO NOT SIGN.)  Passport applications are available for pick-up at Mercer County Connection.
• Old U.S. Passport:  Serves as primary proof of your U.S. citizenship.
• Government-issued photo ID:  A valid driver's license or State ID card.  If you are under 18 and do not have a government-issued photo ID, you must be accompanied by a parent (listed on your birth certificate) who has a valid government-issued ID or a valid U.S. passport. 
• Check or Money Order for Passport Fees:  Personal check, cashier's check, certified check, traveler's check or money order.  (Made payable to the U.S. Department of State.)

Requirements for U.S. Passport Renewal for Children (Under 16 years of age):

• Completed DS-11 application form:  Filled out in black ink or completed online and printed. (DO NOT SIGN.)  Passport applications are available for pick-up at Mercer County Connection.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship:  Copy of U.S. birth certificate (must include a seal and if not both, at least one parent's name), copy of Consular Report of Birth Abroad, copy of foreign birth certificate (with translation).
• Old U.S. Passport:  Serves as primary proof of your U.S. citizenship.
• Parental Presence:  All parents or legal guardians listed on a child's birth certificate are required to be present, in person, to sign the application.  If one parent is unable to be present, that parent must fill out a "Statement of Consent" form (DS-3053), have the form notarized, and provide copies of both the front and back of their state-issued ID.  These documents should be submitted together with the DS-11 application.  (The DS-3053 form is available for pick-up at Mercer County Connection.)
• Parental ID:  Parents must provide their own valid government-issued ID or a valid U.S. passport to verify their identity.
• Check or Money Order for Passport Fees:  Personal check, cashier's check, certified check, traveler's check or money order.  (Made payable to the U.S. Department of State.)

You can also renew your passport by mail using the "U.S. Passport Renewal" application (form DS-82). *

 

Passport Information & Fees:

Passport fees MUST be paid by check or money order ONLY made payable to the "U.S. Department of State". *(Separate check or money order per applicant.) *

Routine Service:	Adults (16 and over)	Book: $130	Card: $30
	Children (Under 16)	Book: $100	Card: $15

 

Expedited Service:	Adults (16 and over)	Book: $190	Card: $90
	Children (Under 16)	Book: $160	Card: $90

 

Passport photos are available on-site and can be paid with a separate check or money order made payable to the "Mercer County Clerk".  

Passport Photos Fees:

Passport Photos for Children & Seniors (62 and older)	$10
Passport Photos for Adults	$15

 

All passport applications require a $35 processing fee, which can be paid with a separate check or money order made payable to the "Mercer County Clerk".  All processing and photo fees can be combined into a single check or money order. *

 

Passport Applications & Other Forms:

The following forms have been updated by the Dept of State. *

DS-11 - Standard application for first-time U.S. passports, for all children passports (renewal included), for adult passports that have expired over five (5) years, and for passports that are lost or stolen and/or damaged.

DS-82 - Standard application for adult U.S. passport renewals within five (5) years of expiration.  This application must be completed and sent in the mail by the customer.

DS-3053 - This form is used to obtain written consent from one or both legal parents or guardians, when they are unable to personally sign a child's passport application.

DS-64 - This form is used to report a lost or stolen U.S. passport.

 

More Information:

Please Note:  Mercer County Connection is a Passport Acceptance Facility.  We are unable to provide updates on passports currently being processed by the U.S. Department of State.

For updates on passports being processed by the U.S. Department of State, and additional info regarding U.S. Passports,

please visit their website at https://travel.state.gov

For more information about the passport process, you can view Journey of a PPT App v3