Office of the City Clerk
City Administration Building
202 C Street, Lobby
San Diego, CA 92101
Walk-In Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Due to the high volume of walk-in customers, our Passport Acceptance Facility cannot guarantee the acceptance of all walk-in applicants.
Appointment Service: Appointments may be made via the Get It Done App by clicking on the orange button below.
You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if at least one of the following is true:
If none of the above statements apply to you, you may be eligible to Renew Your U.S. Passport by mail.
You may pick up an application at the Clerk’s Passport Services facility or download a PDF of the Passport Application (DS-11) via the U.S. Department of State website.
Please note:
You must submit one (1) of the following evidence of U.S. Citizenship:
You must also submit a photocopy of the front and back (if there is printed information on the back) of the U.S. citizenship evidence you’re submitting with the application.
Photocopies must be:
Please note:
You must present one (1) of the following identification documents (IDs) to the passport acceptance agent.
You must also submit a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information on the back) of each ID that you present when you apply.
Photocopies must be:
Please note:
If any of the below categories apply to you, you may have additional requirements for your passport application. Please visit the relevant page or contact us for more information.
You must provide one photography with your application.
The Clerk’s Passport Services offers on-site passport photo service. Passport photos are available for only $12 per pair. Photos are payable by cash, check or money order made payable to the City Treasurer.
Please note: If you would like to bring your own photo and to avoid processing delays, be sure your photo meets all photo requirements.
Each passport application (DS-11) require an Application Fee and Execution (Acceptance) Fee, which are paid separately.
Application Fee: Payable by check or money order to the U.S. Department of State.
Execution (Acceptance) Fee: Payable by check or money order to the City Treasurer.
Please Note:
Expedited Service Fee (currently unavailable): If you need your passport quickly (less than 4-6 weeks), you can expedite your application at a passport acceptance facility for an additional $60 per application.
Photo Fee: The City Clerk Passport Acceptance Facility offers on-site passport photo service. Passport photos are available for only $12 per pair. Photos are payable by cash, check or money order to the City Treasurer.
See Fee Table to calculate your fee(s).
Product | Form | Application Fee | Application w/Expedited Service | Acceptance Fee | Acceptance w/Photo |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Passport Book | DS-11 | $130 |
$190 |
$35 | $47 |
Passport Card | DS-11 | $30 | $90 | $35 | $47 |
Passport Book & Card | DS-11 | $160 | $220 | $35 | $47 |
Note: Fees subject to change
Product | Form | Application Fee | Application w/Expedited Service | Acceptance Fee | Acceptance w/Photo |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Passport Book | DS-11 | $100 | $160 | $35 | $47 |
Passport Card | DS-11 | $15 | $75 | $35 | $47 |
Passport Book & Card | DS-11 | $115 | $175 | $35 | $47 |
Note: Fees subject to change
You must submit your completed application with citizenship evidence, photocopy of ID, photo and fees in person.
You may be eligible to apply in person at a Passport Agency, if you are travelling soon. Please see Get a Passport in a Hurry for more information.
Please note:
If you're NOT eligible to renew your passport, you must apply in person using Form DS-11.
See the Frequently Asked Questions or contact us via email at cityclerk@sandiego.gov or phone at 619-533-4000 (voice) / 619-236-7012 (TTY).