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 City of Chula Vista Passport Application Services
NEW PASSPORT FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 13, 2010. For more information visit the Department of State's website:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/fees/fees_5079.html
LOCATION
Office of the City Clerk, 276 Fourth Avenue, Building 100 (City Hall)
CONTACT
- Recorded information: 619/409-1950
- To schedule an appointment:
- by phone: 619/409-1949
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online, please read all requirements, then click on “I want to make an appointment,” below. Please read all of the requirements before booking your appointment. If you wish to make an appointment, click here: Schedule my appointment now.
HOURS
Monday through Thursday, 8:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., by appointment
PHOTOS
Passport photo service is available in our office.
APPLICATION
You may pick up an application at the Office of the City Clerk, or download the form from the U.S. Department of State’s website: Passport Application
Please review all requirements on the U.S. Department of State’s website: Passport Information
PASSPORT RENEWALS
For most renewals, you do not need to appear in person.
You can renew by mail if:
- Your most recent passport is available to submit and it is not damaged;
- You received the passport within the past 15 years;
- You were over age 16 when it was issued;
- You still have the same name, or can legally document your name change.
You can get a passport renewal application form by downloading it here: Renewal form
If your passport has been altered or damaged, you cannot apply by mail. You must apply in person.
For more information on how to renew a passport, please visit the Passport Renewal Information page.
Please bring all necessary documentation with you to your appointment, as follows:
Completed, UNSIGNED application – the application must be signed in front of the passport acceptance agent.
EVIDENCE OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP
 All documents must be originals
- Original or certified copy of birth certificate, OR
- Previous U.S. passport*, OR
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth OR
- Naturalization Certificate, OR
- Certificate of Citizenship
*Note: For Minors under Age 16 you must establish proof of citizenship AND proof of relationship. Previous U.S. passports are not acceptable as proof of relationship to the applying parent(s)/guardian(s). See the State's website for further information on proof of relationship: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html
IDENTIFICATION
Submit a Photocopy showing the front and the back of the original Identification Document Presented. Copy must be one-sided on plain white, 8 1/2"x11" standard paper
- Current, valid driver’s license
- Government ID: city, state or federal
- Military ID: military and dependents
PASSPORT PHOTOS
- Photo Service is available at the City Clerk’s office, OR
- Bring 2 identical color passport photos, 2x2 inches in size, taken within the past 6 months (please check the U.S. Department of State website for further requirements)
PAYMENT
- Checks or Money Orders only
CURRENT FEES (PASSPORT FEES WILL INCREASE EFFECTIVE JULY 13, 2010)
Passport Book Application Service |
PAYABLE TO:
U.S. Department of State |
PAYABLE TO:
City of Chula Vista |
Total Cost |
Age 16 and older (valid 10 years) |
$110 |
$25 |
$135
Non-refundable |
Under age 16
(valid 5 years) |
$80 |
$25 |
$105
Non-refundable |
Passport Photos |
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$15 |
$15
Non-refundable |
OPTIONAL*
Expedited Service
Express Mail Overnight Delivery
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$60
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$60.00
Per application |
Passport Card Application
Service (not for travel by air) |
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Age 16 and older
(valid 10 years) |
$30 |
$25 |
$55
Non-refundable |
Under age 16
(valid 5 years) |
$15 |
$25 |
$40
Non-refundable |
OPTIONAL*
Expedited Service
(Express Mail Overnight Delivery-Not Available for card only applications)
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$60 |
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$60.00
Per application |
If you Apply for both passport book and card at the same time |
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Age 16 and older |
$140 |
$25 |
$165 |
| Under age 16 |
$95 |
$25 |
$120 |
OPTIONAL*
Expedited Service
Express Mail Overnight Delivery |
$60 |
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$60.00
Per application |
Requests for copies of your documents |
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$0.15/per page |
$0.15/per page |
* Expedited Service (is now available for both the Passport Book and Passport Card)
If you choose expedited service, you can expect to receive your passport in about 3 weeks. In order to save on postal delivery time, you may also request **overnight delivery to ($18.30) and from ($14.96) the passport agency.
NOTES
- Both parents must appear and present evidence that they are the child’s parents or legal guardians for a minor under 16 years of age.
- ALL applicants must be present.
- Please allow about 6 weeks for regular application processing.
- Tracking the status of your application:
You can check the status of your application online at http://www.travel.state.gov Currently, it is taking 7-10 days for applications to be tracked.
- Passport Card valid for land and sea crossings between the U.S. and Mexico, Canada, Bermuda and the Caribbean only.
- For additional passport information see: http://travel.state.gov/passport.
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