Passport Appointment

LOCATION
Chula Vista Public Library, Civic Center Branch, 365 F Street, Chula Vista CA, 91910. Get directions from Google Maps

CONTACT

• Recorded information: 619-409-1949
• To schedule an appointment online: please read all of the requirements listed below, then click at the bottom of the page on "Make an Appointment."

HOURS 

Monday - Wednesday 10am to 3pm by appointment

Thursday 1pm to 6pm by appointment

Friday - Sunday closed

APPLICATION
You may pick up an application at the at the Library, 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

SIX Items You Must Bring with You to Your Appointment:

1) Completed, UNSIGNED application – the application must be signed in front of the passport acceptance agent.

2) 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

3) 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

4) PASSPORT PHOTOS

• Photo Service is available at the Library for $15, OR
• Bring 1 color passport photo, 2x2 inches in size, taken within the past 6 months (please check the U.S. Department of State website for further requirements)

5 and 6) PAYMENTS (Personal Checks or Money Orders Only)

TWO payments are required: One made payable to the U.S. Department of State and one made payable to City of Chula Vista.

BOTH payments must be made either with a personal check or a money order.
No cash, credit or debit cards are accepted.

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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