The OC Clerk-Recorder is coming to San Juan Capistrano for a mobile event, offering appointments for U.S. citizens to apply for a passport.
If you or your child would like to apply for a US passport, please read the information below and select an appointment time.
APPOINTMENTS FOR JULY 18TH ARE FULL.
There are two types of US passports - both are valid federal identification.
1) Passport Card is valid for crossing land borders such as San Diego to Tijuana.
2) Passport Book is valid for crossing borders by land, sea and air. For international travel by plane, the passport book is needed.
At this event, Unidos will cover the cost of Passport Cards for South Orange County children of immigrants.
What to bring
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US Citizen Child applying
For applicants aged 16 or 17, bring 1 parent
For applicants 0 to 15 years old, bring both parents that are listed on the birth certificate.
Parents must bring proof of identity, see below.
For questions about this requirement, call the Orange County Clerk Recorder at (714) 834-2500
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Original or Certified Copy of the Birth Certificate
Social Security Number
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For a child age 0 to 15, proof of identity is both parents present.
For a child age 16 or 17, proof of identity is one parent present.
For an adult, (whether applicant or parent of applicant), proof of identity is ONE of the below:
Drivers License
Current Foreign Passport
US passport (current or expired)
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At the time of your appointment, the DS-11 form must be complete.
If you would like Unidos to print it and help you fill it out, please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment.
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Payment Details for South Orange County children of immigrants:
If only the passport card is desired, there is no charge for this appointment.
If the family would additionally like to purchase a passport book for international air travel, please bring a check or money order made out to US Department of State in the amount of $100.
Payment Details for All other applicants:
1. Payment to the OC Clerk Recorder:
Any form of payment (check, credit or cash)
$7 Passport Photo and $35 processing fee
2. Payment to the US Department of State:
Only by Check or Money Order to the US Department of State.
Children 0-15 years old: $100 for Passport Book , $15 for Passport Card or $115 for Passport Book and Card
Ages 16 and above: $100 for Passport Book, $30 for Passport Card, or $130 for Passport Book and Card
To book an appointment:
Select Saturday, July 18.
Select an appointment time.
Fill out the form using the citizen's name (not the parent's). One appointment = One application.
Repeat the process if submitting applications for other citizens.
If you have any other questions, please call 949-326-0320
Preparing your DS-11 Form
If you would like volunteers to help you fill out your application, please arrive 30 minutes prior to your appointment time.
If you are able to print and fill out your application before the event:
Scholarships
With the help of generous donors, we are providing financial support for children of immigrants 0-17 years old.
For South Orange County residents who check the box “non-US-citizen” on the parent section of their passport application, Unidos will cover the photo, processing fee, and Passport Card ($57-87 per child, depending on age).