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 City of Chula Vista Passport Application Services
Location
Office of the City Clerk, 276 Fourth Avenue, City Hall
Contact
- Recorded information: 619/409-1950
- To make an appointment: 619/409-1949
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - noon, by appointment only
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 http://www.travel.state.gov
Please review all requirements on the U.S. Department of State website:
http://www.travel.state.gov
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
- 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 futher information on proof of relationship: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html
Identification
- 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
Fees
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) |
$75 |
$25 |
$100
Non-refundable |
Under age 16
(valid 5 years) |
$60 |
$25 |
$85
Non-refundable |
Passport Photos |
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$15 |
$15
Non-refundable |
OPTIONAL*
Expedited Service
Express Mail Overnight Delivery |
$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) |
$20 |
$25 |
$45
Non-refundable |
Under age 16
(valid 5 years) |
$10 |
$25 |
$35
Non-refundable |
If you Apply for both passport book and card at the same time |
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Age 16 and older
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$95 |
$25 |
$120 |
| Under age 16 |
$70 |
$25 |
$95 |
* Expedited Service (only applies to the Passport Books at this time)
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 ($16.25) and from ($14.85) the passport agency. Please bring two pre-paid overnight labels, one self-addressed and one blank, along with two envelopes from the delivery service of your choice (FedEx, or DHL). This is not required if you use the United States Post Office express overnight.
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 4-6 weeks for 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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