Row Officers
The Office of the Prothonotary
In a Hurry?
Expedited service is available to anyone through the office of the Prothonotary.
The regional passport office will process expedited applications within
3 business days from the date of receipt by the agency. The fee for expedited
service is $60.00, payable to the U. S. Department of State.
In addition to expedite the process, applicants may also pay for overnight
mailing of the application to the passport agency ($15.00 payable to the
Prothonotary) and/or overnight return of the issued passport ($14.85 CHECK
ONLY payable to the U. S. Department of State).
Emergency passports:
See How
to Get Your Passport in a Hurry. Emergency passports may be
obtained in Philadelphia at the Passport Agency within 14 calendar
days of your departure date. You will need proof of your departure
date such as airline tickets or itinerary. You must make an appointment
by calling 1-877-487-2778.
All fees are subject to change without notice.
For more information log onto www.travel.state.gov.
The Office of the Prothonotary
Patricia L. Bachtle
Bucks County Courthouse
55 East Court Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
Phone: 215-348-6191
Fax: 215-348-6184
Hours: 8am - 4:15pm
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month we have
extended hours in the courthouse for passports only from 8am - 7:30pm
Lower Bucks County Government Services Center
7321 New Falls Road
Levittown, PA, 19055
215-949-5800
Hours: Monday to Friday 8: 30am - 4:30pm
2nd & 4th Saturday of each month 9am - 12pm
Upper Bucks County Government Services Center
515 South West End Boulevard
Quakertown, PA.
215-536-4289
Hours: Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm