The Schoharie County Clerk’s Office will host a special Passport Day on Saturday, June 10, from 9am-noon at the County Clerk’s Office, 284 Main Street, Schoharie.
This is in addition to its normal hours of accepting passport applications Monday through Friday, 8:30am– 5pm.
The office accepts applications for new passports, minors, and those whose passports are beyond 15 years from date of issuance. They can also assist those who are renewing and will take passport photos.
Passport processing times currently are: Routine service - 10-13 weeks, expedited service - 7-9 weeks.
Allow enough time before traveling.
As a reminder, after May 2025, travelers will need something other than just a drivers license for any domestic flights, (Such as a Passport Book or Card, Enhanced License or Real ID).
No glasses can be worn in photos except under certain circumstances and with a doctor’s note. Darker clothing is preferred.
Here’s a list of what you will need:
• Birth certificate with raised seal and both parents listed; or Certificate of Naturalization.
• Drivers license; or photo identification with picture, signature and DOB.
• Check or money order, payable to the Department of State (one for each applicant).
• Check, credit card, money order or cash for the processing fee payable to Schoharie County Clerk.
• Children 15 and under, both parents must be present or a notarized waiver from the absent parent with a copy of their drivers license front and back.
For more detailed information on how to apply for a US passport, visit travel.state.gov.
US citizens may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-(877)487-2778.
For any other questions, contact the Schoharie County Clerk’s Office, (518)295-8316.