Passports

Appointments are required for all passport services. Please use our Online Scheduling System to book your appointment. If you need assistance, you may also call the City Clerk’s Office.

(New applicants only - no renewals)

Current Processing Times

Processing times vary and are set by the U.S. Department of State. Please visit the Passport Processing Times page for current estimates.

The following documents are required at your Passport Appointment:

  • A Passport Application (Form DS-11) must be completed and printed (single-sided) before your appointment by visiting the Travel.state.gov - U.S. Passport Applications and Forms page. REMEMBER TO BRING IN YOUR UNSIGNED APPLICATION TO YOUR APPOINTMENT. 
    • You will need to reschedule your appointment if you do not have the application with you and all required documents, photo, and proper payment. 
  • All applicants (including children) must be present.
  • Proof of Citizenship: one of the following: (original and a copy)
    • Original Certified Birth Certificate (Abstracts are not acceptable)
    • Certificate of Naturalization
    • Previously-issued passport (with Birth Certificate for Children under age 16)
  • Valid Photo I.D. of applicant or parent(s) of a minor (original and a copy)
    • I.D. other than a California Driver's License must be accompanied by a secondary I.D.
    • For minors, parents may provide a Consular ID or foreign passport.
  •  Minors age 16 or 17 - I.D. from one parent and minor's I.D. (either a Driver’s License or a         School I.D.).
  • Minors age 15 or younger - One of the following:
    •  I.D. from both parents (both parents must be present), or
    • I.D. from one parent and Notarized Parental Consent Form DS-3053 with a copy of both the front and back of the absent parent’s I.D.
    •  I.D. from one parent and original or certified copy of court order documents showing sole legal custody.
    • I.D. from one parent if only one parent is listed on the birth certificate.
  • Check or Money Order only - Payable to U.S. Department of State for passport fees.
    • Adult Book - $130
    • Adult Card - $30
    • Minor (under 16) Book - $100
    • Minor (under 16) Card - $15
    • Expedited Processing Fee (optional) - $60
  • Check, Money Order, Debit/Credit Card, or Cash payable to the City of Lake Elsinore for a $35 per application processing fee (if paying this fee by cash, it must be the exact dollar amount).
    • There is a 2.75% convenience fee if paying with a Debit/Credit Card.
  • One 2 x 2 Passport Photo 

YOUR APPOINTMENT WILL BE CANCELED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND ACCEPTABLE PAYMENT METHOD.

Additional Information regarding the requirements can be found on the State's website at  Travel.state.gov - Apply in Person page.

If traveling internationally in less than two weeks, it is recommended that you schedule an appointment at a Regional Passport Agency. Find additional information on the State's website at Travel.state.gov - Los Angeles Passport Agency page.

For additional questions, please contact the City Clerk's office at 951-674-3124 option 6.

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