The Clerk of Court’s Marriage License Department accepts U.S. passport applications and offers passport photo service at both the East Bank and West Bank offices. The East Bank office at the Joseph S. Yenni Building has been recognized by the U.S. State Department for the highest passport application performance rate in Louisiana.
Please arrive no later than 4:15 p.m. to allow staff time to complete your application before the 4:30 p.m. close.
Documents Required
- Proof of U.S. citizenship — certified copy of birth certificate, expired passport, or original naturalization papers. Per U.S. State Dept. regulations, applicants must submit one photocopy of each document with the application. The Clerk’s office can make copies for $1.00 per page.
- Proof of identity — valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID.
- One passport photograph — 2″ x 2″ studio photo. If you don’t have one, the Clerk’s office can take your photo for $10.00 at the time of application.
Forms
Only the new passport application (DS-11) may be submitted to our office. Renewal applications must be mailed directly to the U.S. Passport Agency by the applicant — the Clerk of Court cannot process renewals.
Printed forms must be clear, printed in black ink on white 8½” × 11″ paper (at least 20 lb. matte stock — no thermal, inkjet, or shiny paper).
You can also download forms directly from the U.S. State Department website.
Fees
Passport fees are set by the U.S. State Department and subject to change. Use the State Department fee calculator for current amounts.
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Book (age 16+) | $130.00 | Valid 10 years |
| Passport Book (under 16) | $100.00 | Valid 5 years; cannot be renewed — new passport required every 5 years |
| Expedited Service | +$60.00 | 2–3 weeks; add $23.36 for 1–3 day return shipping |
| Passport Card (age 16+) | +$30.00 | Land/sea travel only to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda & Caribbean |
| Passport Card (under 16) | +$15.00 | Land/sea travel only |
| Clerk of Court execution fee | $35.00 | Per passport; payable to Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court (cash, check, money order, debit, or credit card) |
| Passport photo service | $10.00 | Taken at time of application |
| Document copies | $1.00/page | If made by Clerk’s office |
State Department fees are payable by check or money order made out to U.S. Dept. of State. Clerk of Court fees are payable to Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court.
Passport Card
You may apply for a Passport Book, a Passport Card, or both on Form DS-11. The Passport Card is valid only for land and sea travel between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean — it cannot be used for air travel. Learn more at travel.state.gov.
Age Requirements for Minors
Applicants under age 16 must have the signatures of both parents, or documentation explaining why that is not possible.
Urgent Travel
If you are traveling within 14 calendar days of your application, call (877) 487-2778 to schedule an appointment at a regional passport agency. You may also visit travel.state.gov for more information.