Passports

Passport Services

  • As of December 18, 2023 routine processing is approximately 6 to 8 weeks and expedited processing (for additional fees) is 2 to 3 weeks. 
  • Processing times begin the day your application is received at a passport agency or center, not the day your application  is mailed. 
  • Payment for the passport book/card to the U.S. Department of State must be a personal check or money order
  • Payment for passport acceptance fee (new applications) and passport photos is paid separate from the payment to U.S. Department of State and may be a personal check, money order or cash


The Calhoun County Auditor's Office is a passport acceptance facility and can assist any U.S. citizen, who meets the passport application requirements. All border travel in and out of the U.S., as of June 1, 2009, requires a passport for all ages. We can help with:

  • Obtaining a new passport
  • Renewing a passport
  • Passport photos (Recorder's Office) 

Passport hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm in the Auditor's Office. 

For more information, please stop in or call 712-297-7741.

Notice: The Auditor's Office cannot process Passport Applications after 4:00pm due to time constraints.

Forms must be filled out in black ink only.

For complete passport information please visit:
U.S. Department of State 
deptofstate