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Passport Requirements / Schedule an Appointment
Passport Requirements / Schedule an Appointment
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Passport applications are done by
appointment only
. Appointments may be scheduled online or by contacting our office at
(408) 299-5688
.
Passport hours are from
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
, Monday through Friday.
Please read through the information below then check the
"I have read the Requirements / Checklist"
box for the option to schedule appointment online.
Note that the "hand carry" processing option is no longer available.
Passport Requirements / Checklist
1.
Children under 16 years old
Both parents or legal guardian need to appear in person. Please see the
U.S. Department of State
web site for allowable exceptions.
Also read the "Special Requirements for Children' section on the DS-11 form
.
Passport photos of children
-
Due to time constraints per applicant, if assistance is required the clerk will not take the picture.
2.
Passport Application
Form DS-11 is available at any of the following:
The Clerk-Recorder's Office
Any post office
Downloadable from the
U.S. Department of State
web site.
3.
Passport Photos
One 2" x 2" photo that must be taken within the last six (6) months. Front view with a white or off-white background.
Passport photo service is also available at the Clerk-Recorder's Office.
4.
Evidence of citizenship
Documents will be submitted with the application and will be returned with the newly issued passport:
A certified copy of a birth certificate (California and Texas Birth abstracts are not acceptable).
A Certificate of Naturalization or of Citizenship
An expired U.S. passport
A Consular Report of Birth Abroad
5.
Identification
The card must be current and government issued containing your signature and photograph or physical description:
A valid driver's license
A U.S. Passport
An official military identification card
A Certificate of N
aturalization or of Citizenship
6.
Acceptable forms
of payment
The following are acceptable forms of payment for
fees
:
Check(s)
Money Order
Who should I make payments to?
One check
or Money Order
per applicant
to the U.S. Department of State
One check, Money Order, or cash payable to the Clerk-Recorder's Office.
Checks cannot be combined.
What Types of Services do you have?
Routine Service
4 - 6 weeks processing time.
Expedite Service
2-3 weeks processing time.
Expedite
fee
required
. Please contact
San Francisco Passport Agency
if you need passports sooner.
I have read the Requirements / Checklist.
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