I went yesterday for a passport application. Here are few things that are good to know ahead of time that will probably make your experience easier:
1) If this is a new issue passport you will be required to pay $110.00 (adult) and $80.00 (child). With either personal check or money order. You can not pay with cash or card for this fee.
2) They do pictures at this location for a fee of $10.00 the passport requirements are strict and having the photo done by the person that is going to accept it will save you time. Learn from the person who paid for Walgreens only to be told it wasn't a good enough close up and had to pay another $10.00 in addition to what I already paid Walgreens.
3) If this is is a new issue passport you are required to pay a $35.00 processing fee to this location. You an pay this amount via card, cash, or check and it is paid directly to the City of Lompoc.
4) If you have an old passport that nothing has changed on and it is within 5 years of its exp date you can process your renewal by mail.
5) All forms are available at the Anderson rec center, but you can save time by printing them ahead of time online if you want.
6) If you are applying for a child passport both parents and the minor must be present or you must have an approved document from the parent that is not present to state it is ok to apply for the passport for the child. If this is your case I would call ahead of time.
Overall it isn't the worst experience... however like most interactions involving government issued ID there is just a lot to know before you go so take these tips and I hope it makes your experience a more positive one. read more