Find out if you're eligible 2. You need an appointment to submit your passport application at the County Administration Center.You can schedule an appointment up to two weeks in advance. All passport applicants applying at this facility must complete form DS-11. Eligible US citizens who are applying for routine service can now renew their passports online. To get started, go to our Renew Online page. Thousands of Post Offices accept first-time passport applications for the US Department of State. Most of those locations can also take your passport photo. Use our Form Filler to fill out your form and print it. - Passport processing times have gone down to 4-6 weeks for routine and 2-3 weeks for expedited.