We do NOT process walk-in applications. AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED.

Schedule an appointment on our calendar at the bottom of this page.

The Law Library is located at 800 S. Victoria Avenue in Ventura, CA. Our entrance is on the first floor of the Hall of Justice in the Ventura County Government Center complex. You must go through security to gain entrance to the building. Do not bring any type of weapon, including pocket knives, pepper spray, and tasers, or you may be turned away at the courthouse entrance.

Use our facility if:

• You are applying for the first time.
• Your previous passport was a 5-year passport.
• You do not meet the requirements to renew your passport.

ADULT RENEWALS: We do NOT process form DS-82. This form is used to renew by mail or online, if eligible. You can check if you are eligible to renew by mail here. If you prefer that we process your application, you may only use form DS-11 and make an appointment with us. We will treat your request as a “new” passport, and you will pay the federally mandated Acceptance Fee of $35.00 (Cash, Money order, or Cashier’s check only) in addition to the fees that you will pay to the U.S. Department of State.

CHECKLISTS

APPOINTMENTS

How do I make an appointment?

Schedule your appointment via the calendar at the bottom of this page. If the calendar says “No Appointments Available” that means we are fully booked. Check in periodically to see if new appointment slots open up.

We do not schedule appointments by phone.

What do I need to bring to my appointment?

1. The applicant (all applicants must appear in person, regardless of age)
2. Form DS-11, completed in black ink and not yet signed
3. Evidence of U.S. citizenship. (Original + Photocopy)
4. Photo ID. (Original + Photocopy, front & back, single-sided)
5. Passport photo. (We do not offer photo services on-site)
6. Two Separate Payments
   • (1) For fees paid to the U.S. Department of State, you can submit a CHECK (personal, certified, cashier’s, traveler’s) or MONEY ORDER payable to “U.S. Department of State.”
   • (2) The federally mandated $35 (per application) execution fee is a separate payment that must be made out to the Ventura County Law Library in the form of CASH, MONEY ORDER, or CASHIER’S CHECK. (Personal checks are not accepted for the execution fee.)

*Please note that if you have a special circumstance (i.e., name change from your citizenship document), additional documentation that is not listed is required. If you have any questions, it is best to check the State Department website.

How long will my appointment take?

If you appear for your appointment on time with all your documents, payments, and photocopies, the appointment time for processing and accepting a single passport can take approximately 10-15 minutes.

Who needs to be present at the appointment?

All applicants must be present for the passport appointment. For minors aged 15 and younger, both parents/guardians must authorize the issuance of the child’s passport. The best way is for both parents/guardians to go with the child in person to apply for the passport. If both parents/guardians are unable to appear, you can find the appropriate forms or evidence to bring to your appointment on the State Department website.

FEES

You are required to pay 2 forms of payment at your appointment: the application fee and the execution fee.

1. Passport Execution Fee ($35)

$35.00 per passport application (Form DS-11), CASH, MONEY ORDER, or CASHIER’S CHECK are accepted (if money order or cashier’s check, make payment payable to the “Ventura County Law Library”)

2.  Passport Application Fee

Application fees are payable to the “U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE” in the form of a CHECK or MONEY ORDER.

Refer to the chart below to determine application fee costs:

Application Type	16 and Older	Under 16
Passport Book	$130	$100
Passport Card	$30	$15
Expedite Fee	$60	$60
1-3 Day Delivery	$23.36	$23.36
File Search Fee	$150	$150

***The U.S. Department of State only allows one check or money order to be attached to each application. Combine fees if needed.

I don’t own personal checks. Can I use the check of a friend or family member?

Yes, using the check of a friend or family member is accepted.

If my child is 16/17 years old, would that be the adult’s passport fee or the minor’s passport fee?

A child age 16 or 17 years old is charged the adult fee and will pay for and receive the 10-year passport (see Application Fee Chart above).

LOCATION

PHOTOS

Where can I get my passport photo taken?

We do not have photo services on-site. You must bring your photo to your appointment. You can have your photo taken and printed at a business that provides passport photo services, or you can take your passport photo yourself, making sure to follow the guidelines set forth by the Department of State.

Photo locations closest to our application acceptance facility are:

CVS Telegraph	5900 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center	4360 E Main St Suite A, Ventura, CA 93003
AAA Ventura Insurance and Member Services	1501 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
Walmart Photo Center	1739 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93003

PROCESSING

How long does passport processing take?

Currently, routine processing is 4-6 weeks, while expedited processing is 2-3 weeks. This does not include mailing time which could take up to 2 additional weeks.

Can I expedite my application?

Yes, for an additional $60 per application. Anyone can expedite if they so choose. The $60 fee to expedite must be included in the U.S. Department of State payment.

What if I need my passport sooner than the expedited processing can offer?

You can make an appointment for Life-or-Death Emergency Service and Urgent Travel Service by calling the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778. More information is available on the Department of State website.

NAME CHANGES

My name has changed from what is written on my citizenship (birth certificate, Naturalization, old passport, etc). Do I need to submit proof of name change?

Yes, current requirements indicate that you must bring proof of a name change (court documents, marriage license, etc.) You will need to provide the certified document(s) and a photocopy of each page if there are multiple pages.

ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS

What happens to my original document (Birth Certificate, Naturalization, Marriage License, etc.)?

Your original documents are sent with your application to the Department of State for review. The Department of State retains the photocopy for their records and sends the original(s) back to you. The original document(s) could be sent back in a separate mailing; if so, it could take up to 8 weeks after your new passport arrives.

If you have any questions, call the National Passport Agency at 1-877-487-2778.

FORMS OF ID

I don’t have a California Driver’s License. What can I use instead?

If you have a CA State ID, you may use your CA State ID for your identification, but you must also bring at least one other secondary identification (Social Security Card, Learner’s or Temporary driver’s permit, out-of-state driver’s license/state ID, school ID, etc.). You will also need to bring photocopies (front and back) of both to the appointment.

If you have a Driver’s License from a state other than California, you must also bring at least one other secondary identification (Social Security Card, Learner’s or Temporary driver’s permit, state ID, school ID, etc.). You will also need to bring photocopies (front and back) of both to the appointment.

A US Military ID (original with photocopy of the front and back) or a still-valid passport (original with photocopy) are both acceptable stand-alone primary forms of ID.

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