Passport Services

The City Clerk's Office provides Passport Acceptance Services by Appointment Only. 

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 - We provide photo services for $15.  
• The completed application DS-11 Form (PDF), black ink only, no white out. You will not be able to fill out the application(s) at the City Clerk's office.
• Valid driver's license or identification card
• Two separate payments:
  • US Department of State payment by check or money order only
  • City of Highland 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. 

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 only.

All minors and parents 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. We provided passport phot services as well. 

Visit US Department of State's website for requirements.

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 (7-10 weeks)
Adult Passport - Age 16 and over (valid for 10 years from the date of issuance) Payable to U.S. Department of State by check or money order only

Processing Fee - $35 payable to the City of Highland.

Child Passport - Age 15 and under (valid for 5 years from date of issuance). Payable to U.S. Dept. of State. 

Processing Fee - $35 payable to the City of Highland.

Expedited Services (3-5 weeks)