The NCard Office is now an Authorized Passport Application Center
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 will implement 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
- Completed Form DS-11
- Do not sign the form until at the office
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Optional: Two Passport Photos
- View the Photo Quality Requirements
- We can take your photos at the NCard Office for $7.50
Fees (Effective 2/1/08)
| Passport Services | Acceptance Fee | Application Fee | Total Fees | |
| Passport Book | Age 16 and over | $25 | $75 | $100 |
| Passport Book | Under Age 16 | $25 | $60 | $85 |
| Passport Card | Age 16 and over | $25 | $20 | $45 |
| Passport Card | Under Age 16 | $25 | $10 | $35 |
| Passport Book & Card | Age 16 and over | $25 | $95 | $120 |
| Passport Book & Card | Under Age 16 | $25 | $70 | $95 |
| Passport Photos | $7.50 | |||
| Expedited Passport Processing Service (Only available for the Passport Book) | $60 | |||
Passport acceptance fees are paid directly to the NCard Office, while passport application fees are paid directly to the Department of State. Valid payment methods are listed below.
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
Study Abroad in 2010!
Get Your Passport On-Campus
UNL Study Abroad
Location
NCard Office/
City Union Copy Center
Room 121, Main Level NE Union
14th & R Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0459
Phone: 402-472-7331
Fax: 402-472-8282
Julie Yardley, Manager
NCard Campus Account Program
1700 Y Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0467
Sue Ostrander
Project Coordinator
Phone: 402-472-7339
Jaime Long
Phone: 402-472-7801
Office Hours
Regular Hours
Monday-Friday 8 am to 6 pm
Summer Hours
Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm

