Davidson County Clerk of Court’s office to host passport day

Press Release

Spring is quickly approaching and that’s why Davidson County Clerk of Court Sandie Tysinger Chappell is already looking ahead and thinking of those in Davidson County who may wish to travel in the coming year.  Clerk Chappell and her team of clerks will host a “Passport Day” on Saturday, March 26th, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to allow everyone the opportunity to apply for a passport or renew their current one, in anticipation and preparation for their travel plans.  This event will be held at the clerk's office in the Davidson County Courthouse, which is located at 110 West Center Street in Lexington.  (Free parking is located directly beside the courthouse.)

Clerk Chappell is offering this special Saturday Passport Day as an additional option for the citizens of Davidson County who may otherwise find it difficult to come to the clerk’s office during its normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Clerk Chappell and her team are looking to better serve the citizens of Davidson County and believe this is one way to do that since those taking advantage of this special event will not have to leave their jobs or pull their children from school to get their passports processed.

U.S. citizens will receive passport information and can apply for their passport at the event.  According to the Passport Services division of the U.S. Department of State, applicants at this time can expect to receive their passport in approximately 8 to 11 weeks for routine service and about 5 to 7 weeks for expedited service.  Passport Services suggests those who wish to receive their passport in less than 10 to 12 weeks should pay the additional $60 expedited service fee.

The fee for a passport book for ages 16 and over is $130 for routine service and $208.32 for expedited service.  For ages 15 and under, the fee for routine service is $100 and $178.32 for expedited service.  Passport cards with routine processing times for ages 16 and older are $30 and $90 for expedited service.  For ages 15 and under, the fee for routine service is $15 and the $75 for expedited service.  Each of these fees must be paid by personal check or money order.

There is also a $35 processing fee for any of the above services, which can be paid in cash or by money order or credit/debit card. 

Applicants must bring a certified copy of their birth certificate, driver’s license, and passport photos.  

All applications must be completed in black ink and can be downloaded at www.travel.state.gov.

For more information, you may contact Clerk Chappell and her team at (336) 242-6707.