Apply for a U.S. Passport

Welcome to the Hayward City Clerk's Office Passport Acceptance Facility!

Passport services are by appointment only. Walk-in appointments are not available. Each applicant must have a separate appointment.

Office Location:

Hayward City Hall
City Clerk’s Office, Fourth Floor
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 583-4400

Appointment Information:

All applicants, regardless of age, must appear in person and have their own separate appointment.

Applications must be completed prior to arriving to your appointment.

Form DS-11 can be found online at travel.state.gov.

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Items you need to bring to your passport appointment:

  1. Proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e., original birth certificate) + photocopy (CA and TX abstracts not accepted)
  2. Proof of identity (i.e., California ID/Driver’s License) + photocopy of both sides.  The State Issued ID card is considered a Secondary ID and not a Primary ID.  The State Department highly recommends that the applicant provide another secondary/supplemental ID with your application.
  3. Recent color passport photograph (without glasses) taken in the last 6 months. You must provide one photo with your application. To avoid processing delays, be sure your photo meets all photo requirements.  Please Note: A Passport photo is required. Passport photo service is not available at this site.
  4. All applicable fees and optional postage. View fees list here.
  5. Passport Execution Fees are payable to the “City of Hayward” for $35 by cash, check, or money order. We do not accept credit card payments.
  6. Fees to the “U.S. Department of State” are payable by check or money order only.
  7. Completed Form DS-11 in black ink only, and printed single-sided.  

A complete list of Passport Requirements can be found on the U.S. Department of State's website (travel.state.gov), along with forms, acceptable proof of identification and U.S. citizenship, and answers to most frequently asked questions.

Please note: We may be unable to process your application if you don't provide all of the below, necessary items. 

Special Instructions for minors:

For children under age 16:

A United States passport application for children under the age of 16 requires the signatures of both parents. The "Statement of Consent" (FORM DS-3053) for the non-appearing parent must be notarized and submitted along with a copy of his/her proof of identity.

For minors age 16 and 17: 

Minors ages 16-17, who have their own identification, may apply for a passport. However, they must show that at least one parent is aware that the minor is applying for a passport. Examples of parental awareness can include: a parent appearing with the minor in person or a signed statement consenting issuance of a passport from at least one parent (should be accompanied by a photocopy of that parent’s ID).

Contact Information: 

For more information about your appointment, please call the City Clerk's office at (510) 583-4400. For more immediate travel or passport needs, please contact the U.S. Department of State at (877) 487-2778.