Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora has announced that her office will hold its first Special Event Passport Day at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol on Friday, December 8. The event is intended to make it easier for residents, especially those in the western part of the county, to apply for U.S. passports.
The passport application service is typically only available at the county Administration Building in downtown Kenosha. By hosting this event at a more central location, the clerk’s office aims to reach more people who may not be able to travel downtown.
“As many families are preparing for spring break travel plans, this is a great opportunity for the County Clerk’s Office to bring a valuable service to our residents in the western portion of our county,” Waligora said. “This will be the first of several such events at the Kenosha County Center that we intend to hold throughout 2024.”
During the event, applications for first-time and minor applicants will be accepted on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Passport photo services will also be available onsite.
The Special Event Passport Day will take place from noon until 4 p.m. on December 8 at 19600 75th St., Bristol. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins will be accommodated if time allows; those with appointments will have priority.
Residents can schedule an appointment by contacting the Kenosha County Clerk’s Office at 262-653-2552 or by email at [email protected]. After scheduling, staff will send applicants all necessary information and requirements by email.
“For those who are unable to attend the Special Event Passport Day, we process passport applications daily at our downtown location,” Waligora said. “Contact our office to schedule an appointment or check out our website for more information.”
More details about passport services can be found at kenoshacounty.org/141/Passport.
Kenosha County schools serve a diverse student population. In the 2023-24 school year, Indian Trail High School and Academy had the highest enrollment with 2,001 students, followed by Tremper High School with 1,458 students and Bradford High School with 1,448 students (https://dpi.wi.gov/). Of all students attending schools in Kenosha County during that period—25,402 total—white students made up just over half (55.6%), while Hispanic students accounted for about one quarter (25.7%) and Black students represented roughly one tenth (10.4%) (https://dpi.wi.gov/). American Indian students were among the least represented groups within local schools during this time frame (https://dpi.wi.gov/).
