Passport Service are available Monday to Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., WALK-IN ONLY
For questions, please call (310) 233-4891
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The office of the City Clerk is a Passport Application Acceptance Facility for the U.S. Department of State and accepts passport Form DS-11 for new applicants.
The following summary describes the services, forms and requirements for passport applicants, but is not limited to these descriptions. Please refer to http://travel.state.gov/passport for more information.
Summary of Passport Services
Minimum requirements to apply for a Passport at City Clerk office
- Form DS-11 (unsigned)
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- Photocopy of proof of U.S. citizenship (include back of Certificate of Naturalization)
- Primary identification
- Photocopy of primary ID (1-sided, 1-page, front and back)
- Passport Photo
- Check or Money Order made payable to US Department of State (name and DOB in memo)
- Cash or credit for our services
Note: Failure to provide ALL the required items may result in delayed processing and additional fees.
Applicant MUST apply in person, if (DS-11)
- Applying for a passport for the first time (any age)
- Previous passport issued while under age 16
- Most recent previous passport lost/stolen, damaged or mutilated
- Minor child, under age 16
Applicant MUST provide Proof of Citizenship
- Certified Birth Certificate
- Previously issued, undamaged US Passport
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- Naturalization Certificate / Certificate of Citizenship
Applicant MUST provide Primary Identification
- California Driver's license/Identification Card
- Previously issued, undamaged US Passport
- Naturalization Certificate/Certificate of Citizenship
- Government ID/Military ID
- Parent' primary ID for minors
Applicant MUST provide copies of Primary Identification
- Photo COPY of same Primary ID used to identify the applicant
- Front and Back of ID on 8.5" x 11" white paper
*Additional fees may apply for copies
Applicant MUST provide Passport Photo
The City of Carson offers Passport Photo Service
Applicant MUST make two payments for Services and Processing
- A Check or Money Order for "US Department of State", AND (Application Fee)
- Cash or Credit for City of Carson (Execution Fee).
Fees for Processing Services and Processing
Processing Time
Routine Service - 4 to 6 weeks
Expedited Service - 2 to 3 weeks with two-way overnight mail services. Additional fees apply.
Other Locations offering Passport Services