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Passport Services
Monday To Thursday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
We do not provide Passport Services
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Walk-in service is now available with priority given to those with appointments.
*No walk-in customers will be served after 12:00pm.
Appointments are highly encouraged.
Schedule Your Appointment Below.
The Customer Service Division provides Passport Acceptance Services. Appointments are highly encouraged and given priority over walk-in service. Please note walk-ins may experience a long wait time with no guarantee of same-day service.
Please arrive with completed application(s), original documentation and two separate payments.
- Original certified birth certificate (abstracts are not acceptable) or naturalization papers.
- One passport photograph.
- The completed application DS-11 Form (PDF) (available at the Customer Service Counter). Black ink only, no white out. You will not be able to fill out the application(s) at the Customer Service Counter.
- Valid driver's license or identification card.
- 2 separate payments.
1. US Department of State payment by check or money order only, one check per application.
2. City of Fontana payment by cash, card, check or money order.
Passport Book
The Passport Book is good for all international travel by air, sea or land.
Passport Card
The Passport Card is a wallet-size card that can only be used for land and sea travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. The passport card cannot be used for international air travel.
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Appearance
You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if at least one of the following is true:
- You are applying for your first U.S. passport.
- You are under age 16.
- Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16.
- Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged.
- Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago.
Bring your completed application. Type or print clearly using black ink only.
Both parents and all minors must appear in person when applying for a passport.
Do not sign the application until asked to do so.
Please arrive with completed application(s), original documentation and two separate payments.
Proof of United States Citizenship
- Certified copy of Birth Certificate (California short abstract is not acceptable)
- Naturalization Certificate (only Certified copies showing an agency seal are acceptable)
- Prior Passport
Documents proving United States citizenship will be returned separately when the new passport is issued.
Not Acceptable
- Baptismal Certificates
- Hospital Birth Certificates
- Notification of Birth Certificates
- Photocopies of Certified Certificates
One Passport Photo
Photo must be 2 inches by 2 inches in size, color, with a white or off-white background. Regular candid photos and do-it-yourself booth photos are not acceptable.
Picture Identification
- State Identification Card
- Current valid driver's license
- Military ID Card
- Minors will use both parents ID
Show Parental Consent
Both parents/guardians must authorize the issuance of a child's passport. The best way to do this is for both parents/guardians to go with the child in person to apply for the passport.
Fees
Routine Services 8-11 weeks
- Adult Passport - Age 16 and over (valid for 10 years from the date of issuance)
Payable to U.S. Dept. of State
Passport Book $130
Passport Card $30
Passport Book & Card $160
Processing Fee - $35 payable to the City of Fontana - Child Passport - Age 15 and under (valid for 5 years from date of issue)
Payable to U.S. Dept. of State
Passport Book $100
Passport Card $15
Passport Book & Card $115
Processing Fee - $35 payable to the City of Fontana
Expedited Services 5-7 weeks
Includes the Expedited Fee of $60. Express Return Fee can be added for an additional $18.32, not valid for Passport Card.
- Adult Passport - Age 16 and over (valid for 10 years from the date of issuance)
Payable to U.S. Dept. of State
Passport Book $190
Passport Card $90
Passport Book & Card $220
Processing Fee - $35 payable to the City of Fontana - Child Passport - Age 15 and under (valid for 5 years from date of issue)
Payable to U.S. Dept. of State
Passport Book $160
Passport Card $75
Passport Book & Card $175
Processing Fee - $35 payable to the City of Fontana
Passports are renewed by mail if you meet the following criteria. You must mail in your renewal application (Form DS-82) yourself.
- You have your passport in your possession to submit with your application.
- Your passport is undamaged other than normal wear or tear.
- It was issued when you were age 16 or older. (A 10 year passport)
- It was issued within the last 15 years. (No more than 5 years after expiration)
- Was issued in your current name or you can provide document of name change.
If you answered "No" to any statement, you must apply in person with a DS-11.
How to Renew by mail with DS-82
- Fill Out Form DS-82
You must print the form single-sided. Double-sided forms are not acceptable.
You can renew for a passport book, a passport card or both.
You must complete both pages of the form and sign and date it. - Submit Your Most Recent Passport
Your U.S. Passport book and/or card must meet all the requirements listed at the top of the page.
Your old passport book and/or card will be returned to you, but generally it will come in a separate mailing from your new passport. - Include Name Change Documents (if applicable)
If the name you are currently using is different from the name on your most recent U.S. passport, you must provide a certified copy of the legal name change document. Examples include:
Marriage certificate
Divorce decree
Court-ordered name change document
Your name change document will be returned to you in a separate mailing from your new passport. - Provide a New Photo
Attach one photo to the application. - Provide Payment by Check or Money Order
Payable to "U.S. Department of State"ROUTINE SERVICE 10-13 weeks
Passport Book $130
Passport Card $30
Passport Book & Card $160EXPEDITED SERVICE 7-9 weeks. Express Return Fee can be added for an additional $19.53. Not valid for Passport Cards.
Passport Book $190
Passport Card $90
Passport Book & Card $220- Mail Completed Application
Mail your completed application, including your most recent passport, name change document (if applicable), photo, and fees, to one of the addresses listed on the application. Where you send the application depends on where you live, and how quickly you want your passport. If you live in the United States, you must use the United States Postal Service (USPS) to mail your renewal application and supporting documents. If you use UPS, FedEx, DHL, or another company to send your application, the application will be returned to you. - Can You Renew at an Acceptance Facility?
No. If you are renewing your passport with Form DS-82, acceptance facilities will not take your application. You must mail in your renewal application (Form DS-82) yourself.