PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF COURTS': "Ministerial officer of the court having custody of its records and seals with authority or power to certify to correctness of transcripts from such records, and authority to perform certain acts of a judicial nature incidental to the judges ministerial duties."

MATTERS OR DOCUMENTS FILED:

1. Must be original in nature and signed with original signature by filing party, and must have a case caption.
2. The "court division" and the type of document must be included on the filing; and if a case number is already assigned, the document must include the case number and caption.
3. A FAX is not acceptable for filing, and will not be filed of record.
4. Filings may be made either by mail or in person. If documents are filed by mail, a self-addressed stamped envelope shall be included for return copies.
5. All filing fees are required to be paid at the time of filing. A copy of the fee schedule will be made available upon request.

    This office does not give legal advice.  You must contact an attorney for any questions of a legal nature or for advice!

PUBLIC SERVICES:

Old birth and death records (Snyder County) from 1893 thru 1905

Marriage records (Snyder County) 1885 to present

Marriage Licenses - Fee $ 37 -

• 3-day waiting period from date of application prior to issuance of license
• License is valid for sixty (60) days from issuance date (must use within 60 days)
• Bloodtest not required
• Drivers license or birth certificate required
• Applicants 15 yrs of age and under, need court consent and parent or guardian consent
• Age 16 - 17 parents or guardian consent only
• Age 18 or older - no consent necessary
• If previously married, need certified copy of divorce decree or death certificate 

PASSPORTS:  ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR IN PERSON to process application

                          U. S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or

                          re-entering the United States by air. U. S. citizens entering the

                          United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda

                          at land borders and sea ports of entry must present a passport book,

                          passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U. S.

                          government.  For information on the cost and how to apply for a

                          U. S. Passport, you may continue on this website or for

                          further information go to travel.state.gov

Application for passport (Form DSP 11) is executed with the Passport Acceptance Agent. (Prothonotary/Clerk of Court Snyder County)

Passport renewal (Form DSP-82) may be completed and mailed to passport office by applicant.

All forms available upon request for your review and completion.

Documents required (Form DSP-11) New application
• Certificate of Birth (with raised seal issued by state vital records department where birth occurred
• Two-Parent Consent required for children under age 16.  

• Age (15 and under) must submit LONG form birth certificates showing the child's name and the parent's names.  
• Even with a previous passport - a LONG form birth certificate is required for 15 yrs old and under and also the previous passport.
• Parent's (both) must show ID at the time of processing the application such as a valid driver's license (not temporary or learner's permit).
• ALL passport applicants, including children of ALL AGES, must appear in person.
• Proof of Identity (valid driver's license).
• Two identical photographs (applicant alone) taken within last 6 months (must meet US Department of State passport standards - see Form DSP- 11 application).
• THIS OFFICE DOES NOT TAKE PHOTOS
• Separate check or money order to cover application fees (cannot mail cash with application).
  Passport Book Fee: Age 16 and over $ 75 (payable to "U. S. Department of State").
  Additional Execution fee $ 25 (Agent's fee must be separate check or money order).
  Age 15 and under $ 60 (payable to "U. S. Department of State")
  Additional Execution fee $ 25
• Required information: Name, birthplace and date of birth of both parents.

Documents required (Form DSP-82) Renewal by mail
• You are able to submit your most recent passport booklet or passport card
• Your previous passport booklet or card was issued on or after your 16th birthday and you were issued your most recent U. S. passport booklet or card less than 15 years ago
• I use the same name as on my most recent U. S. passport booklet or passport card OR I have had my name changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper documentation to reflect my name change 
• Fee Booklet $ 75 / Card $ 20 (payable to "U. S. Department of State")

All forms pertaining to passport amendments etc will be made available upon request. All fees are subject to change in accordance with the fee changes made by the United States Department of State.

      EFFECTIVE JULY 13, 2010 - FEE INCREASE

       ADULT BOOKLET -  $ 110  /  CARD  $30

       MINOR BOOKLET - $ 80   /   CARD  $ 15

    plus the Clerk of Court processing fee $ 25

Return processing time after application is received by the U.S. Passport Office is four (4) to six (6) weeks - unless expedited service is used.  Expedited service (within three weeks after passport office receives the application) involves an additional fee of $ 60 plus any special mailing fees, and applies ONLY to the passport booklet at this time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR A U.S. PASSPORT CARD OR PASSPORT BOOKLET PLEASE VISIT:  TRAVEL.STATE.GOV

Status of WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative) - Land & Sea Implementation  visit:  http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc 2223.html or www.dhs.gov for the most recent information.  For implementation visit the Department of Homeland Security at: http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/index.shtm                   

Customers who want to check on the status of their own passport applications, should call:

 1-877-487-2778 (toll free)
or
1-888-874-7793 (TDD)
APPOINTMENT ONLY - 1-877-487-2778 (toll free)
Customer Service Rep. available Mon-Fri 8am-8pm EST
(excluding federal holidays)
OR
visit on website at travel.state.gov/passport   
email NPIC@state.gov

click here for downloadable forms from U. S. Department of State (NPIC)