Prairie State Bank & Trust, in partnership with Sangamon Co. Circuit Clerk Joe Roesch’s office, will offer a convenient passport registration day to the public. This service provides an easy way to obtain this important travel document.
Agents from the circuit clerk’s office will be at Prairie State Bank & Trust to process passport applications from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Feb. 24 at 3751 W. Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62711. Usual passport fees will apply. Current processing times are found at travel.state.gov.
According to Bank CEO, John Vaughn, “Prairie State Bank & Trust is pleased to be working with the Circuit Clerk’s office to extend this service as a convenience to our customers and the community.”
Circuit Clerk Joe Roesch encourages anyone in the Springfield area needing a passport to attend this event and apply for a passport. Roesch said, “We are pleased to partner with local banks and merchants to provide community outreach events. Through these events, we hope to make the process of applying for a passport more convenient for everyone.” Anyone seeking a passport but unable to attend this event can apply in person at the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. (The office is closed Saturday, Sunday, and all court holidays.)
When applicants arrive at PSB&T for a passport, they must bring the following items:
Certified copy of your birth certificate (no photocopies or hospital certificate)
Valid photo ID
Approved passport photo
Certified copies of court orders for name change, custody or adoption decrees
Two checks or money orders to pay applicable fees.
If you have any questions, please visit www.sangamonpassports.org, or call the circuit clerk’s passport office in advance at 217-747-5183.