Apply for your U.S. passport conveniently on campus!

  • You complete the entire application process at our NE Union office
  • We submit your application to the State Department
  • You receive your passport in the mail

Passports are valid for 10 years and are normally processed within 4-6 weeks. It is recommended that people apply for passports at least two months prior to the planned date of departure.

On June 1, 2009 the U.S. government implemented the full requirements of the land and sea phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. These new rules require U.S. citizens entering the U.S. at any point of entry to have a passport or passport card.

What to Bring with You

  1. Completed Form DS-11
    • Do not sign the form until at the office
  2. Primary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (One of the following)
    • Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state
    • Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport
    • Naturalization Certificate
    • Certificate of Citizenship
  3. Primary Identification (One of the following)
    • Valid Driver's License
    • Current Government ID (city, state or federal)
    • Current Military ID (military and dependents)
    • Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport
    • Naturalization Certificate
  4. Applicable Fee
    • View the tables below. Note that the Acceptance Fee will be paid to the NCard Office and the Application Fee will be sent with your application to the State Department
  5. Optional: Two Passport Photos

Fees (Effective 7/13/10)

New passport fees for the U.S. Passport Book, the U.S. Passport Card, and other passport services will be in effect on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. The schedule of new fees for passport application services is as follows:

 

Passport Services Acceptance Fee Application Fee Total Fees
Passport Book Adult: First Time $25 $110 $135
Passport Book Adult: Renewal* $0 $110 $110
Passport Book Minors Under 16 $25 $80 $105
Passport Card Adults: First Time $25 $30 $55
Passport Card Adults: Renewal* $0 $30 $30
Passport Card Minors Under 16 $25 $15 $40
Passport Photos $7.50
Additional Visa Pages $82
File Search Fee $150
Expedited Passport Processing Service $60

Passport acceptance fees are paid directly to the NCard Office.
Passport application fees are paid directly to the Department of State.
* Applying with DS-82

Accepted Payment Methods

 

Payment Type Accepted By
NCard Office 		Accepted By
State Department
Cash Yes No*
Personal Checks Yes Yes
Cashier's Checks Yes Yes
Traveler's Checks Yes Yes
U.S. Money Orders Yes Yes
Credit/Debit Card No No

*While the NCard Office can accept cash for the Acceptance Fee, the Application Fee must be paid in one of the other accepted methods. Wells Fargo customers can purchase a money order at their Nebraska Union location.

Processing Times

For routine service it usually takes approximately 4-6 weeks from the time of application until you receive your passport. You may request the Department of State's Expedited Passport Processing Service for an additional $60. If you pay for expedited service it takes approximately 2-3 weeks for you to receive your passport. (Currently, the U.S. passport card is not eligible for Expedited Service.)

Current Application Processing Times @ travel.state.gov

Location

NCard Office/Passport Application Center
Room 121, Main Level NE Union
14th & R Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0459

Phone: 402-472-7331
Fax: 402-472-8282

Passport Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8 am to 4:30 pm

(Call ahead to ensure agent availability)



U.S. Passport Book

Valid for international travel by air, sea, or land.

More about passports at travel.state.gov

U.S. Passport Card

Valid when entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry. Not valid for international travel by air.

More about the card at travel.state.gov