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Important Information
- Routine Service is now taking approximately 6 weeks. Please wait 7-10 business days to check on the status of the passport.
- Expedited Service for Passports is now taking approximately 3 weeks. Please wait 5 business days to check on the status of your passport.
Passport Application Requirements
The following items are required when applying for a passport (16 years and older):
- Application Processing Fees (refer to Passport Processing Fees below)
- Completed Form DS-11 (Passport Application)
- Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (see list of valid options below)
- a certified copy and photocopy is required
- One 1 Passport Photo
- Primary Form of Identification (see list of valid options below)
- a photocopy is required
Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
(one of the following)
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Certified Birth Certificate
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
- Naturalization Certificate
- Previous Passport
Primary Form of Identification
(one of the following)
- Current Government ID
- Current Military ID
- Naturalization Certificate
- Previously Issued U.S. Passport
- Valid Driver's License
View a list of additional requirements for children 16 and under.
Watch how to apply for your child's passport.
Must be 2 separate payments:
View pricing information.
Only checks or money orders accepted for payments to USDoS.
The City of San Marcos will accept all forms of payments for the processing fee (excluding American Express).
National Passport Information Center (NPIC) 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays:
The new requirements for passports are mandated by the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security. The 9/11 Commission recommended the stricter documentation for travelers. Congress passed the rules into law in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.
Watch how to apply for your child's passport.
Passport Processing Fees
Must be 2 separate payments:
- USDoS = "U.S. Department of State"
- COSM = "City of San Marcos"
View pricing information.
Acceptable Payment Options
Only checks or money orders accepted for payments to USDoS.
The City of San Marcos will accept all forms of payments for the processing fee (excluding American Express).
Where to Check on the Status of Your Passport
National Passport Information Center (NPIC) 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays:
- Email NPIC
- Phone: 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778)
- TDD/TTY Users: 1-888-874-7793
Additional Information
The new requirements for passports are mandated by the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security. The 9/11 Commission recommended the stricter documentation for travelers. Congress passed the rules into law in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.