County Court Clerk will take passport applications but turnaround time uncertain until government reopens

Cumberland County Court Clerk Larry Sherrill advised local residents who need to apply for a passport through his office that they will continue to take applications and submit them during the government shut down.

While it appears that the shutdown may be over quickly, Sherrill added that the closure may create some delays in getting passports back.  "The normal turn around time on passports is 6 to 8 weeks," said Sherrill, "but those times may be extended depending on how long the shutdown continues and what kind of a backup has been created."

Cumberland Co. Court

Clerk Larry Sherrill

Sherrill said that his office handles a large number of passport applications and renewals adding that the business is more than the fines and fees they collect for Criminal Court.

Should any future Federal Government shutdowns take place, Sherrill added that applications will still be available at his office on the third floor of the Justice Center.