Heartland Credit Union, in partnership with Sangamon Co. Circuit Clerk Joe Roesch’s office, will offer a convenient passport registration day to the public this weekend. This service provides an easy way to obtain this important travel document.
Passport agents from the circuit clerk’s office will process passport applications from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., June 8, at Heartland Credit Union, 610 E. St. Joseph St. Usual passport fees will apply. Current processing times are found at travel.state.gov.
“We’re happy to be working with the circuit clerk to provide this service,” said Heartland Credit Union CEO Tom Lex.
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 you arrive at Heartland Credit Union for your passport, be sure to 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.