📍 ILLINOIS
Sangamon County Circuit Clerk
County Clerk / Courthouse · Springfield
The Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's Office, located inside the Sangamon County Complex at 200 S 9th Street, is one of the most accessible passport acceptance facilities in central Illinois.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (arrive early; last passport may be earlier) |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's Office, located inside the Sangamon County Complex at 200 S 9th Street, is one of the most accessible passport acceptance facilities in central Illinois. As the courthouse clerk for Illinois' 7th Judicial Circuit, it has processed thousands of passport applications for Springfield residents and visitors to the state capital.
Applicants visiting the Circuit Clerk for passport services should bring a certified birth certificate (hospital copies are not accepted), a valid government-issued photo ID, completed DS-11 application form, two checks or money orders (cash is not accepted for federal fees), and a passport-size photo. The clerk's staff reviews your documents and securely forwards them to the State Department — you will not receive a passport on the same day.
This courthouse location is particularly well suited for first-time applicants who want a knowledgeable acceptance agent to review their paperwork in a county government setting. See all passport locations serving the Springfield area on the Springfield passport guide, or explore options statewide on the Illinois passport offices page.
💡 Good to know
Cash is not accepted for the U.S. Department of State passport fee — bring a personal check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State. A separate check for the acceptance fee is payable to the Circuit Clerk. Applicants requiring urgent same-day or next-day service should contact the Chicago Passport Agency (101 Ida B. Wells Dr, Chicago — about 3.5 hours north) to request an emergency appointment. For more details on all passport acceptance offices in Sangamon County, visit the Springfield passport guide.