Welcome to Howard County, Iowa
Auditor Information Passport Information & Application
The Howard County Auditor’s Office is a passport acceptance agent for the US Department of State Federal Passport Agency.
The friendly and knowledgeable staff at the Auditor’s office can assist U.S. citizens, who meet the passport application requirements, with obtaining a U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card.
Items needed to apply for a Passport Book or Passport Card
1.Passport application – print legibly in black ink. DO NOT sign until the application is presented to the accepting agent.
2.One passport photo – available at the Howard County Recorder’s office.
3.A certified copy of your birth certificate or previous passport. The birth certificate must be issued from the state or the county, NOT the hospital.
4.Driver’s license or other government issued photo ID.
5.Two checks for each application. Money orders are acceptable. We do not accept debit or credit cards.
6.Each person applying for a passport must present themselves to the acceptance agent, including children.
7.Parental consent is needed for minor children:
Special Requirements for All Minors Ages 16 & 17
https://co.howard.ia.us/passports/
Appear in person at the time of application
Have a parent or guardian present photo identification if the minor does not have identification of his or her own
Establish parental consent (You may be requested to provide written parental consent for a child age 16 or 17 if it is not implied on the application)
Passport applications are accepted in the Howard County, Iowa Auditor's Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
The Recorder's OfficeDOES take passport photos. For More Information Call the Auditor's Office at (563) - 547-9203