Travelers crossing The Department of State is issuing this passport card in
response to the needs of border resident communities for a less expensive and
more portable alternative to the traditional passport book. The card has the
same period of validity as a passport book: 10 years for an adult, five for
children 15 and younger. Adults who already have a fully valid passport book
may apply for the card as a passport renewal and pay only $20. First-time
applicants pay $45 for adult cards and $35 for children. To facilitate the frequent travel of Customers who submitted an application for the U.S. Passport
Card prior to production will receive their Passport Card between now and early
September. Note: A previous passport book holder, eligible to use Form
DS-82, may apply for a passport card as a Renewal. First time applicants for a
U.S. Passport, and those not eligible to use the DS-82, should apply for a
passport card using Form DS-11. Travel Coordinator 541-346-3158 ph 541-346-2393 fax |