​Both parents or legal guardian need to appear in person.  Please see the U.S. Department of State web site for allowable exceptions.

Also read the "Special Requirements for Children' section on the DS-11 form.

​Form DS-11 is available at any of the following:

• The Clerk-Recorder's Office

• Any post office

• Downloadable from the U.S. Department of State web site.

• One 2" x 2" photo.
• Must be taken within the last six (6) months.
• Front view with a white or off-white background.

​Documents will be submitted with the application and will be returned with the newly issued passport:

• A certified copy of a birth certificate (California and Texas Birth abstracts are not acceptable).

• A Certificate of Naturalization or of Citizenship

• A fully valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired)

• A Consular Report of Birth Abroad

The card must be current and government issued containing your signature and photograph or physical description:

• A valid driver's license

• A U.S. Passport

• An official military identification card

• A Certificate of Naturalization or of Citizenship​

• For more identification documents, click here.

The following are acceptable forms of payment for fees:​

• Check(s)

• Money Order
  
  Who should I make payments to?

  • One check or Money Order per applicant to the U.S. Department of State

  • One check, Money Order, or cash payable to the Clerk-Recorder's Office. 
    
    Checks cannot be combined.