As of February 1, 2008, the US Department of State introduced a new travel document for US citizens called the US Passport Card. This card is valid for land and sea crossings between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean only. Citizens traveling by sea are urged to confirm with their cruise line to determine if any other ID is required for travel. If traveling by air, citizens must apply for a Passport Book. Citizens may apply for both travel documents, however the Passport Card will not be available until Spring 2008.

Passport Book

Union County residents may obtain a United States Passport for foreign travel. The following items are required to obtain a Passport:

• An original birth certificate issued by Vital Statistics/City Hall
  with a raised seal and date of issue;
• A naturalization or citizenship certificate, if applicable;
• An old U.S. Passport, if any, is preferred over any of the above;
• Two recent professional 2" x 2" photographs, front facial pose
  (available at office for $10.00);
• Total fee is $100.00, of which $75.00 must be by check or money order payable to US Department of State, and a $25.00 execution fee payable by cash, check, or money order to the County Clerk;
• For parents, a new Federal law applies for children under 16. Please call for requirements.
• For children under the age of 16 the fee is $60.00 plus $25.00 execution fee;
• A valid driver's license or three types of identification and a witness.