Where to Apply

County Clerk's Office
Marathon County Courthouse
500 Forest Street
Wausau WI 54403
Phone: 715-261-1500

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, and by appointment during County Board meetings on the following dates in 2025 (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.):
January 21, February 20, March 25, April 22, July 22, August 26, October 21, November 11.

Marathon County Public Library
300 North First Street
Wausau WI 54403
Phone: 715-261-7240

• every Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• every other Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost

FOR NEW PASSPORTS: Do not pay for passport processing through any website, as there is no legitimate way to pay for passport fees other than with a check or money order at a passport acceptance facility.

Passport Books

• Age 16 and over - $130 check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" plus a separate $35 execution fee payable to the entity processing the application ("Marathon County Clerk" or "Marathon County Public Library")
• Under Age 16 - $100 check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" plus a separate $35 execution fee payable to the entity processing the application
• $10 fee for passport photos (if needed) payable to the entity processing the application

Passport Cards

• Age 16 and over - $30 check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" plus a separate $35 execution fee payable to the entity processing the application
• Under Age 16 - $15 check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" plus a separate $35 execution fee payable to the entity processing the application

Note that passport cards are not valid for international air travel. It is valid for land and sea crossings between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean only.

Requirements

The following requirements are necessary in order to complete your request:

• Completed Passport Form(s) applicable to your request.
• Fees to the U.S. Department of State are payable by check or money order only.
• Passport fee and the execution fee must be paid separately.
• An official birth certificate issued by the government, featuring a raised seal and signature. Hospital certificates and photocopies are not allowed.
• Cross-outs, white-out or errors of any kind are not allowed; only black ink is allowed, not blue or any other color.
• Adequate documentation when applying on behalf of a minor. Please always contact us and describe any special circumstances regarding custody, etc.

Additional Information

You can choose to expedite your application (optional) with additional fees. Contact the County Clerk's Office for information on current rates.

More information can be found at the U.S. Department of State travel site, including checking the application status.