Sarpy County, Nebraska, announced on 27 February 2026 that its Clerk’s Office will, for the first time, open on Saturday 14 March from 8 a.m. to noon exclusively to process U.S. passport applications for walk-in customers. The initiative is designed to accommodate residents who cannot visit during regular weekday hours and comes on the heels of the State Department’s nationwide passport-fair campaign.(sarpy.gov)
The county will handle only DS-11 applications—typically first-time adult passports, all child passports and adults who cannot renew by mail. Applicants must bring proof of citizenship, photo ID, a check or money order for federal fees and a credit/debit card for the county execution and photo fees. Cash is not accepted. The office expanded its Wednesday hours last November and says weekend service is a further step toward “meeting travellers where they are.”
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Travelers who miss this one-day window or who later need help navigating renewals, visas, or expedited U.S. passport services can also leverage VisaHQ’s online platform. The company’s step-by-step tools and live support take the guesswork out of paperwork, and applicants can start a request anytime without waiting for county office hours. Learn more at https://www.visahq.com/united-states/
Why it matters: Local acceptance-facility capacity is critical to keeping national processing times down. For employers with mobile workforces in the Omaha metro area, the Saturday option may speed dependents’ documentation ahead of summer relocations. The event also illustrates how county clerks can supplement federal efforts by offering flexible hours and staffing.
If turnout is strong, Sarpy officials say they may schedule additional Saturday sessions before peak travel months. Other counties in the region are monitoring the pilot as a possible model.
The county will handle only DS-11 applications—typically first-time adult passports, all child passports and adults who cannot renew by mail. Applicants must bring proof of citizenship, photo ID, a check or money order for federal fees and a credit/debit card for the county execution and photo fees. Cash is not accepted. The office expanded its Wednesday hours last November and says weekend service is a further step toward “meeting travellers where they are.”
Travelers who miss this one-day window or who later need help navigating renewals, visas, or expedited U.S. passport services can also leverage VisaHQ’s online platform. The company’s step-by-step tools and live support take the guesswork out of paperwork, and applicants can start a request anytime without waiting for county office hours. Learn more at https://www.visahq.com/united-states/
Why it matters: Local acceptance-facility capacity is critical to keeping national processing times down. For employers with mobile workforces in the Omaha metro area, the Saturday option may speed dependents’ documentation ahead of summer relocations. The event also illustrates how county clerks can supplement federal efforts by offering flexible hours and staffing.
If turnout is strong, Sarpy officials say they may schedule additional Saturday sessions before peak travel months. Other counties in the region are monitoring the pilot as a possible model.
