Official passport acceptance facility
PLACENTIA LIBRARY DISTRICT
An official passport acceptance point serving Placentia, California: here you can execute Form DS-11 for first-time applicants and children under 16. Details from State Department data.
Before you visit
Check appointment rules
Some facilities take walk-ins; one call settles it.
Talk to a real person
The shortcut through the passport line's phone menu (NPIC).
What to bring
DS-11 unsigned, evidence, ID, photo, two payments — the checklist.
Exact 2026 fees
$165 first adult book all-in. Full table, who pays what to whom.
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed / not listed |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed 1:30 PM–2:00 PM) |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
WALK IN SERVICE ONLY: CAPACITY MAY VARY EACH DAY, PASSPORT AGENTS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE PASSPORT SERVICES WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.PLACETIALIBRARYDISTRICT.CA.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Source: U.S. Department of State facility locator. Confirm hours by phone — passport windows often differ from general business hours.
Busy and quiet times
- Quietest: mid-morning and mid-afternoon, Tuesday to Thursday.
- Busiest: Mondays, lunchtime, Saturdays (this location has Saturday passport hours — expect lines), and January through summer as travel season peaks.
- Rule of thumb: passport windows close intake before posted closing when the day's capacity fills — earlier in your visit beats later.
Your visit, prepared in 60 seconds
- Form DS-11 filled out but unsigned — you sign in front of the acceptance agent.
- Citizenship evidence (birth certificate or old passport) + a photocopy on plain paper.
- Photo ID (driver's license) + photocopy.
- One 2x2 photo — or have it taken here on-site.
- Two payments: application fee by check or money order to "U.S. Department of State", and the $35 execution fee to the facility. Full fee table.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment at PLACENTIA LIBRARY DISTRICT?
WALK IN SERVICE ONLY: CAPACITY MAY VARY EACH DAY, PASSPORT AGENTS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE PASSPORT SERVICES WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.PLACETIALIBRARYDISTRICT.CA.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Can I get passport photos here?
Yes — this facility offers on-site passport photo service (fee applies, typically around $15). You can also bring your own compliant 2x2 photo.
What should I bring?
Completed Form DS-11 (do not sign it beforehand), proof of U.S. citizenship plus a photocopy, valid photo ID plus a photocopy, one passport photo, and payment: the application fee by check or money order to "U.S. Department of State" and the $35 execution fee paid separately to the facility.
How much does it cost?
For a first-time adult passport book: $130 application fee + $35 execution fee = $165 total. Minors under 16: $100 + $35. Add $60 for expedited processing. See our full fee breakdown for cards, renewals and delivery options.
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