Prepare for the upcoming travel season and apply for your U.S. Passport today at the Rowan County Register of Deeds office.

The office became a Certified Passport Acceptance facility earlier this month.

As an acceptance facility, the office will accept completed applications for a new passports and forward them to the Passport Services section of the U.S. Department of State for an issuance determination.

The Register of Deeds will have passport forms available and will also be able to take official passport photos.

U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 402 N. Main St. in Salisbury.

“We are very pleased to be able to offer this service to the people of Rowan County and provide them with another alternative when applying for a new passport” said Register of Deeds John Brindle. “We strive to offer a fast, friendly and convenient process.”

Passport forms, passport fees, information on how to apply and more can be found on the Department of State’s official website for passport and travel information at travel.state.gov.

Call 704-216-8626 for more information or to schedule your appointment today.