Passport Acceptance Facilities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is a densely populated suburban Philadelphia county. The Montgomery County Prothonotary in Norristown is appointment-only with no on-site photo service — plan to bring your own 2×2 compliant photo.
Montgomery County PA was significantly impacted by library closures. The Montgomery County Library system had active passport services at several branches including Abington, Cheltenham, and Upper Merion.
Montgomery County Prothonotary
No — appointment required
No
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
$130 book + $35 acceptance
USPS Norristown Main Post Office
What to Bring
No photo service at the Norristown Prothonotary — get your photo at CVS or Walgreens before your appointment. Multiple CVS locations exist near the courthouse in Norristown.
- Completed DS-11 (NOT signed — sign only when agent instructs)Download at travel.state.gov
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyState-issued with raised seal. No hospital certificates.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front/back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, white background, no glasses, taken within 6 months
- Check/money order: $130 payable to "U.S. Department of State"
- Payment for $35 acceptance fee (many facilities accept cards)
Frequently Asked Questions
Montgomery County Prothonotary: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm. USPS: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm. Always call or check the official website before visiting to confirm hours haven't changed.
Yes — both facilities above handle child passport applications. Children under 16 require both parents present or a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent. The child must attend in person. See our child passport guide.
Pay for expedited processing (+$60) when you submit at any local facility. For travel within 6 weeks, book directly at the nearest regional passport agency. See the expedited guide.