Official passport acceptance facility
BENTON COUNTY
BENTON COUNTY handles in-person passport applications for the Corvallis area. Its listing in the official State Department database includes the contact details and services shown here.
Before you visit
Check appointment rules
Some facilities take walk-ins; one call settles it.
Talk to a real person
The shortcut through the passport line's phone menu (NPIC).
What to bring
DS-11 unsigned, evidence, ID, photo, two payments — the checklist.
Exact 2026 fees
$165 first adult book all-in. Full table, who pays what to whom.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: (541)766-6756 or www.cobenton.or.us
Source: U.S. Department of State facility locator. Confirm hours by phone — passport windows often differ from general business hours.
Busy and quiet times
- Quietest: mid-morning and mid-afternoon, Tuesday to Thursday.
- Busiest: Mondays, lunchtime, Saturdays, and January through summer as travel season peaks.
- Rule of thumb: passport windows close intake before posted closing when the day's capacity fills — earlier in your visit beats later.
Applying at BENTON COUNTY: quick checklist
- Form DS-11 filled out but unsigned — you sign in front of the acceptance agent.
- Citizenship evidence (birth certificate or old passport) + a photocopy on plain paper.
- Photo ID (driver's license) + photocopy.
- One 2x2 photo — or have it taken here on-site.
- Two payments: application fee by check or money order to "U.S. Department of State", and the $35 execution fee to the facility. Full fee table.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment at BENTON COUNTY?
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: (541)766-6756 or www.cobenton.or.us
Can I get passport photos here?
Yes — this facility offers on-site passport photo service (fee applies, typically around $15). You can also bring your own compliant 2x2 photo.
What should I bring?
Completed Form DS-11 (do not sign it beforehand), proof of U.S. citizenship plus a photocopy, valid photo ID plus a photocopy, one passport photo, and payment: the application fee by check or money order to "U.S. Department of State" and the $35 execution fee paid separately to the facility.
How much does it cost?
For a first-time adult passport book: $130 application fee + $35 execution fee = $165 total. Minors under 16: $100 + $35. Add $60 for expedited processing. See our full fee breakdown for cards, renewals and delivery options.
Other facilities in Corvallis
Related guides
Expedited passport
+$60 for 2-3 weeks, or same-day agency routes.
Processing times
Door-to-door timelines for every route.
Post office passports
How the USPS system works, step by step.
Walk-in offices
Where no appointment is needed.