Passport Information

Passport Application Acceptance Service for new applicants is available in the City of Casa Grande Clerk's office Monday through Friday, 10 am - 3:30 pm, by appointment only.

Completed passport application packets are mailed from our office to the National Passport Center, which approves the application and creates and mails the passport book and/or card to the approved applicant.

Per the U.S. Department of State, USPS mail delays are impacting when passport applications are received for processing. Processing times begin the day your application is received by the U.S. Department of State, not the day it is mailed from the Acceptance Facility.

Current Processing Times (New Applicants & Renewals)

Routine Service

Processing time is 8 to 11 weeks from the day the U.S. Department of State receives the application. Return Mail time varies across the country, affecting the date the applicant receives the passport.

Expedited Service

For an additional $60, the processing time is 5 to 7 weeks from the day the U.S. Department of State receives the application. Return Mail time varies across the country, which may affect the date the applicant receives the passport.

Processing times begin the day the application is received at a passport agency or center, not on the day the customer applied for a passport at an acceptance facility. The U.S. Department of State no longer uses door-to-door timeframes to calculate the estimated routine and expedited service times. Mail times may vary across the country.

Important Note

The U.S. Department of State recommends applying for a passport 4 to 6 months before planned travel.
For the most current information and questions related to passport processing and travel, be sure to check the U.S. Department of State
Adult passports are valid for 10 years and children (under 16) for five years.
If you changed your name within one year of getting your passport, submit a renewal form.

Passport Checklist

Complete the application using black ink only. Do not sign. An oath will be administered.
Passport Photo (If you wear glasses, remove them for the photo).
Original Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate (please bring the original certificate and a copy).
Check or Money Order payable to U.S. Department of State:

Item	Adult Routine	Adult Expedited	Minor (15 & Under) Routine	Minor (15 & Under) Expedited
Passport Book	$130	$190	$100	$160
Passport Card	$30	$90	$15	$75
Book and Card	$160	$220	$115	$175

Credit / Debit Card in the amount of $35 to the City of Casa Grande.
Valid Driver's License, State ID, or Military ID (please bring the physical ID and copies of the front and back).

Applicants Must Be Present, including Minors.

For additional information contact the City Clerk's office at 520-421-8600.

Passport Appointments must be booked online. At this time, we are unable to book appointments over the phone.

Applications are accepted Monday through Friday, 10 am to 3:30 pm (excluding Holidays)

Renewal Passport Checklist

Complete the application using black ink only. Sign and date.
Passport Photo (If you wear glasses, remove them for the photo).
Original Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
Check or Money Order payable to U.S. Department of State:

Item	Adult Routine	Adult Expedited	Minor (15 & Under) Routine	Minor (15 & Under) Expedited
Passport Book	$130	$190	$100	$160
Passport Card	$30	$90	$15	$75
Book and Card	$160	$220	$115	$175

It is recommended that some form of traceable mail be used.
Mailing address can be found on the application.

Steps for a New Passport or not Eligible for a Renewal

Application (DS-11)

Complete questions 1 to 22 (PDF), but do not sign the application. A Social Security number is required. A completed application helps us process your paperwork in a timely manner.

Photos

One passport picture is necessary. The yellow pages have a listing of available places under "Passport." A few of the companies that have been mentioned to us are Costco, Walgreens, Print and Pack, AlphaGraphics, Mailboxes More, Kinko's, CVS Pharmacy, Target, MotoPhoto, Mailboxes Etc., Sears, A-1 Immigrant Services and Super Wal-Mart.

Proof of Citizenship

A certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate, a naturalization certificate or a previous passport are acceptable forms of citizenship and will be sent with the passport application for processing and return. Hospital birth records are not acceptable. If you are unable to provide one of these forms, please call our office at 520-421-8600, ext. 1114 for more information.

Minor Children

All minor children must be present. Children 15 years or younger are not required to sign the application but must appear with both parents, legal guardian or persons in loco parentis and bring the child's certified birth certificate and previous passport if applicable. To read the State Department's notice regarding minor children, click here. All applications for children under 15 require both parents' or legal guardians' consent.

For All Minors Aged 16 to 17

Persons 16 years and older MUST APPEAR IN PERSON to sign the application. For security reasons, parental consent may be requested and if applicable, provide a Driver's License (not a permit) or the parents must provide their identification. If your child does not have identification of his/her own, you need to accompany your child, present identification and co-sign the application.

For more information regarding minor children, see form DS-3053 Statement of Consent-Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 15 at the State Department's website.

Identification

A valid driver's license (not a permit), government-issued ID, or previous passport is the most commonly presented form of identification.

If you have questions regarding the documentation or are unable to submit the proper documentation, please call our office at 520-421-8600, ext. 1114 for verification or options.