Passports

Passport Information

How to obtain a passport
The Prothonotary Office in your County Courthouse handles passport requests.  Applications can be obtained at their office.  You will need your birth certificate, driver’s license and two (2) passport photos.  Applicants must appear in person , submit certified birth certificate or a previous US passport, two identical photographs must be passport specific, driver’s license. Allow SIX WEEKS for processing. Fees must be paid by check or money order. Adult passports are valid for ten years juvenile passports are for five years.
Your Prothonotary Office can be reached at:

Lycoming County Clerk of Courts
48 W Third St
Williamsport , PA 17701

Clinton County Prothonotary's Office
230 E Water St - Courthouse
Lock Haven , PA 17745

Union County Prothonotary's Office
103 S 2nd St
Lewisburg , PA 17837

Montour County Prothonotary’s office
Montour County Court House
29 Mill Street Danville PA 17821

Snyder County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts
9 West Market Street
Middleburg, Pennsylvania 17842

Northumberland County
Contact Snyder County Prothonotary/ Clerk of Courts

Watsontown Post Office
316 Main Street
Watsontown PA 17777

Columbia County Prothonotary’s Office
35 W. Main Street
Bloomsburg PA 17815

Applications can also be obtained online at travel.state.gov .  The phone numbers for this site are 1 877 487-2778 or TTY 1 888 874-7793.

You can also check with your local post Office for Passport Information.

How to obtain a birth certificate
Birth Certificates are handled at your County Courthouse in the Register & Recorders office.  They can advise you of the current cost for your birth certificate and you will need to present photo identification. Your Register & Recorders office can be reached at:

Lycoming County Register and Recorders Office
48 West Third Street
Williamsport , PA   17701
(570) 327-2210

Clinton County Register and Recorders Office
230 East Water Street
Lock Haven , PA 17745
(570) 893-4010

Union County Courthouse
103 S. Second Street
Lewisburg , PA 17837
(570) 524-8761

Snyder County
Register-Wills
P.O. Box 217
Middleburg, PA 17842
570-837-4226

Northumberland
2nd & Market St
Sunbury, PA 17801
570-988-4143

Montour County Registrar
29 Mill St
Danville, PA 17821
570-271-3012

Columbia County
35 W Main
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-389-5615

Another way to obtain a birth certificate is to contact your State Senator or State Representative.

PLEASE NOTE:  requirements often change. The information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your local government office before making any wedding or travel plans. Please notify us of any oversights or errors.