Sangamon Co. Circuit Clerk Paul Palazzolo’s office will offer a convenient passport registration day to the public this weekend. This service provides an easy way to obtain this important travel document.
Agents from the circuit clerk’s office will process passport applications from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce Street, Chatham. Usual passport fees will apply.
Current processing times are found at travel.state.gov.
“Preparing for family summer vacations can be very stressful. Luckily, our community members can cross off passport registration off their lists without having to leave Chatham. We are so excited to work with the Sangamon County Circuit Clerks office to offer this service on Saturday,’’ stated Amy Byers, Library Director, Chatham Area Public Library District.
Sangamon Co. Circuit Clerk Paul Palazzolo noted that this is a great way for his office to serve the public and make the passport application process easier for everyone. “We have worked hard to expand our services by offering passport photos now as well. For passports, the Sangamon Co. Circuit Clerk’s Office is as close to a one-stop shop as possible.”
When applicants arrive at the Chatham Area Public Library for a passport, they must bring the following items:
· Certified copy of your birth certificate (no photocopies or hospital certificate)
· Valid photo ID
· Approved passport photo (WE CAN SNAP YOUR PHOTO)
· Certified copies of court orders for name change, custody or adoption decrees
· Two checks or money orders to pay applicable fees.
If you have any questions, please visit www.sangamonpassports.org, or call the circuit clerk’s passport office in advance at 217-747-5183.