Passport Application Checklist

When you visit our facility, please make sure you have:

  1. Completed DS-11 Form in black ink only
  2. Old passport, Certificate of Naturalization, or original birth certificate
  3. Government-issued photo identification (of applicant or both parents if under age 16)

Two Required Payments

  1. The first payment: Personal check, cashier’s check, money order payable to U.S. Department of State
  2. The second payment: Personal check, cashier's check, money order, credit/debit card or cash payable to the City of South San Francisco for processing fee.

Processing Fees - Office of the City Clerk

  1. The following must be paid to the City of South San Francisco
  2. Execution fee: $35 per application
  3. $30.45 for 1–2 day shipping fee from Office of the City Clerk to Passport Processing Center

US Passport Book Fees - U.S. Department of State

  1. One check or money order per application
  2. The Passport Card is an extra cost of $15 for minors and $30 for adults
Processing Time Adult Applicants
(16 and Older)		 Minor Applicants
(Under 16)
Routine Processing $130.00 $100.00
Expedited Processing $190.00 $160.00
1-2 Day Delivery (Office of the City Clerk to Department of State) $30.45 $30.45
1-2 Day Delivery (from Department of State to Customer) $19.53 $19.53

For status of Routine and Expedited Processing Times click here.

Special Instructions for Minors

Passports For Children Under Age 16
A United States passport application for children under the age of 16 requires the signatures of both parents. The "Statement of Consent" (Form DS-3053) for the non-appearing parent must be notarized. A clear copy of the non-applying parent's government-issued photo ID, front and back, is required. In addition to both parents supplying valid identification, the child’s birth certificate and social security number is required.

8 Steps to Apply for a Child's Passport Flyer(PDF, 2MB)
8 Pasos para tramitar el pasaporte de menores de edad(PDF, 6MB)

Passports For Minors Age 16 And 17
Minors ages 16-17 with their own identification can apply for a passport by themselves. However, it is recommended that at least one parent appear in person with the minor to identify him/her and to show parental awareness.

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