Passport Services

Passport Information and Photos 

The International Programs and Partnerships office at Bowling Green State University now offers passport services to students beginning their Education Abroad experience in addition to faculty, staff and BGSU community members!

U.S. citizens requiring a passport should not wait until the last minute; to order and process your passport can take up to 6-9 weeks. If traveling within 4 weeks we suggest going through the U.S. Department of State. Here is more information on processing times and getting a passport in a hurry.

BGSU International Programs and Partnerships (IPP) is a Passport Acceptance Facility and accepts passport applications by appointment only, on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. (301 University Hall). 

Obtaining a First-Time Passport

At the time you arrive for your apointment, you will need to arrive with the following items for a new passport:

• Single-Sided Completed Passport Application (DS-11 form). Do not sign it until told to do so. It needs to be witnessed by one of our staff.
• Proof of Citizenship (birth certificate, proof of naturalization, consular report of birth abroad, or certificate of citizenship)
• Current Identification (driver's license or government issued identification card)
• Passport Photos 
• Adult Passport Fee is $130 with an execution fee of $35; $60 fee to expedite the process.  Fees are subject to change.
  
• Two seperate checks. One payable to US Department of state (Passport & Expedite Fees). The second payable to BGSU (Execution & Photo Fees).