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At this time, all visitors to the Prothonotary are required to make an appointment. Please use our e-file system whenever possible or submit your filings by mail.

For Family Court filings PLEASE CALL 215-348-6822 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

For Civil matters that cannot be e-filed, PLEASE CALL 215-348-6191 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

The Prothonotary is now accepting ROUTINE Passport applications by APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Doylestown office (satellite offices closed at this time). PLEASE CALL 215-348-6191 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

Passports

Please Note:

Proof of Identification: It is now required that all Applicants 16 years and older must present a clear photocopy ( front & back) of their valid government-issued identification (example: driver’s license/school ID card) along with that original photo identification.

The U.S. Department of State requires the full names of the applicant’s parent(s) to be listed on all certified birth certificates to be considered as primary evidence of U.S. citizenship for all passport applicants, regardless of age. Certified birth certificates missing this information will not be acceptable as evidence of citizenship.

For more information, please go to travel.state.gov

The Prothonotary serves as an agent for the Federal Government for the purpose of processing Passport applications. Passports take about 4 to 6 weeks for processing by mail. (Expedited service is available.)

Important Change in International Land and Sea Travel Document Procedures

For All Minors Under Age 16

Passport Renewal

Where to Apply for a Passport

What to Bring

Birth Certificates

In a Hurry?

Online Passport Forms--Renewal

Online Passport Forms--First Time Applicant

Passport Cards

For information on current warnings and travel updates log onto www.travel.state.gov.

The Office of the Prothonotary
Judith Reiss, Prothonotary
Patricia Zimmerman, First Deputy
Randall Flager, Esq., Solicitor
Bucks County Justice Center
100 North Main Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
Phone: 215-348-6191
Fax: 215-348-6184
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Prothonotary is now accepting ROUTINE Passport applications by APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Doylestown office.