How to get a U.S. passport in California
Step-by-step guide to a first U.S. passport in California: form DS-11, documents, fees, where to apply and how long it takes.
How to renew a U.S. passport in California
Who can renew by mail with form DS-82, who must apply in person at a California acceptance facility, current renewal fee and where to send it.
Passport for a child under 16 in California
Both parents, form DS-11 and DS-3053, documents, fees and the California offices that accept children's applications.
Expedited and urgent passports in California
Expedited service for $60, travel within 14 days, life-or-death emergencies and the passport agencies serving California.
Passport fees in California
Official U.S. passport fees for adults, renewals and children, the $35 acceptance fee at California offices, expedite and delivery fees, and how to pay.
How long does a passport take in California?
Current State Department processing times for routine and expedited passports, mailing time, and what to do when you travel soon.
Passport photos in California
Photo rules for U.S. passports and the California acceptance facilities that take passport photos on site, by city.
Lost or stolen passport in California
How to report a lost or stolen passport with form DS-64 and replace it in person in California with form DS-11.
Changing the name on your passport in California
Which form to use after marriage, divorce or a court order, the documents needed, and when you must apply in person in California.
REAL ID or passport: what California travelers need
When a California REAL ID is enough, when you need a passport book or card, and what TSA accepts at airport security.