| Appointments | First-time Applicants | Lost Passports, Stolen Passports, Corrections, and Name Changes | |
| Fees Summary | Payment Information | Application Status & Assistance | Travel Requirements |
Appointments
- Passport services are available by appointment only. Beginning February 23, service hours will expand to Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays.
- Passport photos are available for walk-ins Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and no appointment is required.
- Schedule an appointment (Open in new window).
- Submit your passport-related inquiries (Open in new window).
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Passport Application Types & Requirements
New Applicants
All new applicants must appear in person and complete a DS-11 form. Passport services are open to all U.S. citizens.
Supplemental Requirements:
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship (Original only; no photocopies):
- Certified birth certificate
- Previous U.S. passport (if applicable)
- Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
- Report of Birth Abroad
- CA Applicants: Must submit a state-certified Certificate of Live Birth (abstracts/hospital records not accepted)
- Proof of Identity (with photo & signature):
- Two forms of ID are required
- Valid driver's license
- Government-issued ID
- Recent Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship
- If no ID, bring an identifying witness and complete DS-71
- One passport photo
- Available at City Clerk’s Office, Office of Records (1st Floor, City Hall) for $15.00 (cash, check, credit, or debit card)
- Payment:
- Application Fee (Check/money order to U.S. Department of State)
- Ages 16 and older: $130.00
- Ages 15 and under: $100.00
- Acceptance Fee: $35.00
- Application Fee (Check/money order to U.S. Department of State)
- Parental Consent for Minors:
- Ages 15 and under: Consent from both parents/legal guardians
- Ages 16-17: Applicant must appear with one parent/guardian
Lost Passports, Stolen Passports, Corrections, and Name Changes
If your valid passport is lost or stolen, or if you need corrections and name changes, you must go to travel.state.gov (Open in new window).
Fees Summary
| Service | Fees Collected by U.S. Department of State |
Fees Collected by City of Irvine |
| Passport Book (Adult) Age 16 and older |
$130.00 | -- |
| Passport Book (Minor) Ages 15 and under |
$100.00 | -- |
| Passport Card (Adult) Travel by land/sea to Canada, Mexico, etc. |
$30.00 | -- |
| Passport Card (Minor) Travel by land/sea to Canada, Mexico, etc. |
$15.00 | -- |
| Expedited Processing Optional – processed in 2-3 weeks |
$60.00 | -- |
| 1–3 Day Delivery Optional for faster return shipping |
$23.36 | -- |
| Execution/ Acceptance Fee (required) | -- | $35.00 |
| Passport Photo Optional – if applicant needs a photo taken |
-- | $15.00 |
Payment Information:
- Fees to the U.S. Department of State must be paid by check, cashier’s check, or money order only. NO cash, credit, or debit cards accepted.
- For passport photos services, please note that the City accepts cash, check, credit, or debit cards payments.
Application Status & Assistance
For questions about the status of your application:
- Call: 1-877-487-2778 (Prompt #3)
- TTY/TDD: 1-877-874-7793
- Website: travel.state.gov (Open in new window)
Travel Requirements
- Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), U.S. citizens re-entering the U.S. by land or sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean must present one of the following:
- Passport book
- Passport card
- Other DHS-approved travel documents
- International air travel requires a passport book.