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PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE SERVICES
The City of Chino Hills has resumed limited passport acceptance services by appointment ONLY. Walk-in service will not be available. Due to the evolving safety regulations surrounding COVID-19, our hours are subject to change without notice.
The City of Chino Hills is a Passport Acceptance Facility.
Requirements
All applicants are required to be present and bring the following items:
1. Provide a completed new Passport Application Form DS-11
2. Submit Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (original & photocopy) such as:
- Certified birth certificate issued by the county or state*
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- Naturalization Certificate
- Certificate of U.S. Citizenship
3. Present your valid identification and submit a photocopy of front and back (double-sided copies will not be accepted) such as:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Current Government ID (city, state, or federal)
- Current Military ID
Minor applicants must provide proof of relationship to parent(s) identifying on their behalf
4. Provide one passport photo.
- Photos can be taken in the City Clerks Office for $14.30 Photo Quality Requirement
5. Two separate payments as follows:
- Application fee payable to the U.S. Department of State: personal check, money order, or cashier's check only, and
- Execution fee payable to City of Chino Hills: personal check, money order, cashier's check, or credit/debit card**
**NOTE: Effective September 10, 2018 there will be a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.5% assessed on all transactions for the use of credit/debit cards paid to the City of Chino Hills for passport related services, which may include additional fees such as photo and/or copy fees.
Passports Previously Issued to Minors
A passport that was issued to a minor is NOT renewable by mail and should be processed at an acceptance facility using https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html Form DS-11 with both the previous passport and the birth certificate (original and photocopy.)
Fees May Change Without Notice
U.S. Passport Book
| Age | Payment Number 1: U.S. Department of State | Payment Number 2: City of Chino Hills** |
|---|---|---|
| 16 & over (book) | $130.00 | $35.00 (DS-11 only) |
| 15 & under (book) | $100.00 | $35.00 (DS-11 only) |
U.S. Passport Card
| Age | Payment Number 1: U.S. Department of State | Payment Number 2: City of Chino Hills** |
|---|---|---|
| 16 & over (book) | $30.00 | $35.00 (DS-11 only) |
| 15 & under (book) | $15.00 | $35.00 (DS-11 only) |
Optional Fees and Services to Add in Check Totals
| Type | Payment Number 1: U.S. Department of State | Payment Number 2: City of Chino Hills** |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Photo | N/A | $14.30 |
| Expedite Fee | $60.00 | N/A |
| Copy Fee Per Page | N/A | $0.10 |
| Expedite Postage Fee | $18.32 | $24.25 |
Renew by Mail
See if you’re able to Renew By Mail. It’s the simplest way to renew your passport. DS-82: U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals (By Mail) (Form Filler)
Processing Time
Regular Service is currently taking up to 9 weeks.
Expedited Service is currently taking up to 5 weeks.
*A certified birth certificate has a raised embossed, impressed or multicolored seal. The registrar’s signature and date must be visible. Abstracts which do not include complete parental information are not acceptable for passport purposes. Short-format abstract certificates from California are never acceptable.
*Children under the age of 16, must be accompanied by BOTH parents.