Passport Services

The South Gate Office of the City Clerk is a Passport Application Acceptance Facility for the U.S. Department of State and accepts passport Form DS-11(PDF, 3MB) for new applicants. For appointments, please call 323-563-9510.

The following summary describes the services, forms and requirements for passport applicants, but is not limited to these descriptions. Please refer to http://travel.state.gov/passport for more information.

Summary of Passport Services

Minimum requirements to apply for a Passport at Office of the City Clerk

• Form DS-11 (unsigned)
• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• Photocopy of proof of U.S. citizenship (include back of Certificate of Naturalization)
• Primary identification
• Photocopy of primary ID (1-sided, 1-page, front and back)
• Passport Photo
• U.S. Department of State - Check or Money Order Only (name and DOB in memo)
• City of South Gate - Cash, money order or check for our services

Note: Failure to provide ALL the required items may result in delayed processing and additional fees.

Applicant MUST apply in person, if (DS-11(PDF, 3MB))

• Applying for a passport for the first time (any age)
• Previous passport issued while under age 16
• Most recent previous passport lost/stolen, damaged or mutilated
• Minor child, under age 16

Applicant MUST provide Proof of Citizenship

• Certified Birth Certificate
• Previously issued, undamaged US Passport
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad
• Naturalization Certificate / Certificate of Citizenship

Applicant MUST provide Primary Identification

• California Driver's license/Identification Card
• Previously issued, undamaged US Passport
• Naturalization Certificate/Certificate of Citizenship
• Government ID/Military ID
• Parent' primary ID for minors

Applicant MUST provide copies of Primary Identification

• Photo COPY of same Primary ID used to identify the applicant (black & white copy)
• Front and Back of ID on 8.5" x 11" white paper

*Additional fees may apply for copies

Applicant MUST provide Passport Photo

Applicant MUST make two payments for Services and Processing

• US Department of State - Check or Money Order
• City of South Gate - Cash or Money Order or Check

Fees for Processing Services and Processing

Processing Time
Routine Service - 8 to 11 weeks
Expedited Service - 5 to 7 weeks with two-way overnight mail services. Additional fees apply.

City of South Gate Fees and Services(PDF, 377KB)

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