The Rochester Municipal Office is a Passport Acceptance facility. It's the best kept secret in your neighborhood and we want you to know about it. many people are surprised to hear that they can apply for a passport right here in Rochester.

A Passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue or verify United States passports.

In the past you could visit some countries with just a copy of your birth certificate. But the laws have changed and anyone traveling outside the United States (yes, even to Canada and Mexico) will be required to have a passport.

To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to appear in person at the Rochester municipal Building during or regular business hours; no appointment is necessary.

Applications are available at our office or on the internet at http://www.travel.state.gov. Just bring the completed application along with a *certified copy of your Birth Certificate, 2 recent color**photographs and proof of identity such as a Driver's license; State issued ID Card, military card, etc.

Passport fees are as follows for Routine service:

Age 16 and over: $75.00

Under Age 16: $60.00

New passports are also subject to an additional Execution Fee: $25.00

For further questions regarding passports please call our office at (262) 534-2431 or visit the website at www.travel.state.gov.

*certified means that it must have the embossed seal of- or be on watermarked paper issued by- a government office.

**photographs must be passport specific and may be obtained at your nearest Walgreen's, Target, AAA office or at Waterford Copies and More.