Rochester Public Library and Circuit Clerk’s Office to Host Passport Registration Day Oct. 25

The Sangamon County Circuit Clerk’s Office will host a convenient Passport Registration Day this Saturday at the Rochester Public Library, offering residents an easy way to apply for a U.S. passport without traveling downtown. Applications will be processed on Saturday, October 25, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Rochester Public Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester. Usual passport fees apply; current federal processing times are available at travel.state.gov.

“The Rochester Library is proud and excited to partner with the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk’s Office to make passport sign-ups more accessible to our community,” said Kendall Tracey, Adult Programs Coordinator. Circuit Clerk Joe Roesch encouraged anyone in the area who needs a passport to attend: “We are pleased to partner with local government, banks, and merchants to provide community outreach events. Through these events, we hope to make the process of applying for a passport more convenient for everyone.”

Residents who cannot attend may apply in person at the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk’s Office Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (closed Saturdays, Sundays, and court holidays).

What to bring:

• Certified copy of birth certificate (no photocopies or hospital certificate)
• Valid photo ID
• Approved passport photo (on-site photo service available)
• Certified copies of any court orders for name change, custody, or adoption
• Two checks or money orders to pay applicable fees

Questions? Visit sangamonpassports.org or call the Circuit Clerk’s passport office at 217-747-5183.