United States Passports

The Probate Court of Putnam County is a United States Passport Acceptance Agency. We have passport forms and information available.


You can obtain information and forms online as well at www.travel.state.gov the website of the United States Department of the State. To apply for a passport you will need to bring two passport photographs, identification, and a certified copy of your birth certificate to the Probate Court of Putnam County. The fee is $75.00 to the U.S. Department of the State and a $25.00 fee to the Acceptance Agent.


Recently the Department of the State began offering in addition to the Passport Book a Passport Card. At $20.00 the Passport Card is less expensive than the Passport Book which costs $75.00 . The Passport Card is limited to re-entry into the United States at land borders and sea ports of entry when traveling from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. The Passport Card may not be used for air travel.


Routine Service for receiving a Passport Book or Card is six weeks. Both the Passport Book and Card application can be expedited for an additional fee of $60.00. Expedited service is within three weeks.


Remember to apply for a Passport Book or Card you need to bring with you:

  1. A valid government issued photo identification
  2. The completed application (DS-11)
  3. 2 identical photos (photos must meet the guide as shown on the application)
  4. Certified copy of birth certificate ( will be returned by the Department of the State)


If you already have a U.S. Passport you may be able to apply using the Form DS-82 which you can mail directly and avoid paying the acceptance agent fee.


Genealogy

Probate Courts in Georgia are one of the most important sites for genealogy resources. Among the resources on site in the Probate Court of Putnam County are:

Keep in mind that there are a limited number of birth certificates and death certificates on file for early years. Also access to all records is subject to the confidentiality provisions of Georgia law.


You can also visit the Georgia Archives at: www.georgiaarchives.org