

Bear the embossed, impressed, multi-colored, or raised seal and signature of the issuing authority.Be issued by the office of vital statistics of the state, county, or city where the birth occurred.Birth Certificate - Original with raised seal or a certified copy with raised seal Hospital certificates or baptismal certificates are unacceptable as Primary proofs of citizenshipĪll United States birth certificates must meet the following criteria to apply for a U.S.Proof of Citizenship: Please supply one of the following:.DS-11: Application for Passport (unsigned).Further details can be found at Įxpedited Service: 7 to 9 weeks. If you presently have a passport, and it's not past 5 years expiration, you may be able to renew through the mail. Fees are below.įirst time applicants must appear in person. Minors, 16 and under, must be accompanied by both parents, Completed applications upon arrival are strongly encouraged. To make an appointment at the Mercer County Connection in Hamilton, call 60.Īll applicants must appear in person. To make an appointment at the Trenton office, you can click here or call 60 during normal business hours. Mercer County staffs two offices and operate by appointments in Trenton and Hamilton. The Mercer County Clerks office will aid and accept your application and forward it to the U.S. United States Passports are issued through the U.S.

Welcome to the Mercer County Clerks passport office.
