Kearns Expands Hours to Assist Travelers Apply for U.S. Passports

Clerk's Outreach Center will offer evening hours every Wednesday throughout February

Erie County, NY - To better serve Erie County travelers and working families, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns has announced expanded evening hours at the Clerk's Outreach Center for U.S. passport applicants.

During the month of February, the Clerk's Outreach Center will be open until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, in addition to its regularly scheduled extended hours on Thursdays until 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday extended hours will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:

• February 4
• February 11
• February 18
• February 25

These additional hours are designed to assist first-time passport applicants, as well as those looking to renew a passport book or passport card, particularly for residents and families who are unable to visit during normal business hours. If demand remains high, extended Wednesday hours may continue alongside Thursdays.

No appointment is required, applications and additional forms are available, and passport photos can be taken onsite for a $10 fee, making the Outreach Center a convenient, one-stop location for passport services.

"With cruise and international travel demand remaining high, we want to make it as easy as possible for Erie County residents to obtain their passports," said Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns. "Expanding our evening hours in February provides added flexibility for working families and travelers preparing for the upcoming spring travel season."

Residents are encouraged to apply early and allow sufficient processing time prior to any scheduled travel. Currently, passport process can take 4-6 weeks, but expedited service (2-3 weeks) is available for urgent travel, with an additional fee of $60.

For more information on passport requirements, processing times, and Outreach Center services, visit erie.gov/clerk or contact the Erie County Clerk's Outreach Center at 716-858-8864.