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Passport Services We Offer

We offer appointment based passport processing for new (DS-11) passport applications Monday - Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Call our appointment line at (209) 558-7759 (Option 1) and leave a clear message for a call-back. We do offer limited walk-in services, however, applicants with an appointment are given priority and we cannot guarantee availability of walk-in processing.

What to Bring

New Passports (DS-11)

The library processes new passport applications. At your appointment, staff will verify the information of adults and children using Form DS-11. Staff must witness your signature. We then send your application and supporting documents to the State Department for processing. Renewals: Most adult renewals are done through the U.S. Department of State either online or by mail. Time permitting, staff may be able to look over your renewal as a courtesy. Please see the U.S. Department of State’s Renew by Mail for information.

Applicants

• All applicants (including minors) must be present at the time of the application. • If the applicant is 15 years old or younger, both parents must also appear. If one parent cannot appear, a notarized DS-3053 with photocopies of identification may be sometimes used. For further details, see the U.S. Department of State’s Passports for Minors Under 16. • Applicants age 16 or 17 are encouraged to have at least one parent with them at the time of the application. For further details, see the U.S. Department of State’s Passports for Minors Age 16 and 17.

Completed Application for a U.S. Passport (DS-11)

• Download the official fillable PDF version or pick up a paper copy in advance. There will not be time to complete this at your appointment. • Your application must be printed in black ink, single sided with no errors or white-out. • Do not sign your application until requested by an agent.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship

Bring the original and a black and white photocopy. See a complete list of acceptable documents on the U.S. State Department website. Examples: • Certified U.S. Birth Certificate (Always required for Minors) • Undamaged U.S. Passport Book or Card • Certificate of Citizenship • Naturalization Certificate • Consular Report of Birth Abroad

Photo ID (Applicants and Parents of Minor Applicants)

Bring the original and a black and white photocopy of the front and back See a complete list of acceptable documents on the U.S. State Department website. Examples: • Valid Driver’s License or State I.D. • Naturalization Certificate • Government I.D. • Military I.D. • Previous undamaged U.S. Passport Book or Card (if not used for citizenship) Passport Photo 2x2 Color Passport Photo taken within the past six-months. There are specific requirements for resolution, print size, faical expressions, backgrounds, pose and attire. You can review them on the U.S. Department of State’ website. Please note that non-compliant photographs are one of the top reasons for rejection of passport applications. We recommend having your passport photos taken locally in case they need to be redone. Businesses offering passport photos near the Law Library are Downtown Postal, Walgreens and CVS. U.S. State Department Payment Check or Money Order Your passport application fee is mailed with your application. This fee must be a paid with a personal check or money order. It must be for the exact amount. It should be made payble to the “U.S Department of State” (They will not accept temporary or bank counter checks). Money orders are usually available at supermarkets, convenience stores, post offices, banks, and credit unions. You are responsible for calculating correct fees based on your needs. A fee calculator is available at the U.S. Department of State’s Passport Fees Information page. Common fees are listed below.