Proof of Citizenship for Passport Applications
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Submit evidence of U.S. Citizenship with your application:
- Current or expired U.S. Passport.
- Original Naturalization or Citizenship Certificate.
- Certified birth certificate issued by the State, City or County.
Obtain a Birth Certificate:
- Only the long form of the birth certificate is accepted. Abstract Forms are not accepted.
- For birth certificate information outside of Orange County, call the Santa Ana Public Library Reference Desk at (714) 647-5264 or visit VitalChek
- Orange County Clerk-Recorder (For births that occurred in Orange County)
By Mail (Allow 5 - 10 business days for processing)
- Print* and fill out all sections of the application:
- Notarize the Sworn Statement on page 2 of the Application.
- Include a check / money order made out to Orange County Clerk-Recorder for $18.
- Send Application and check / money order to:
Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office
12 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
In Person (Same-day service)
- Bring government-issued photo ID.
- Check, cash or money order accepted.
- Visit the Orange County Clerk-Recorder office:
12 Civic Center Plaza
(corner of Civic Center Drive and Broadway)
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
For further information, call: (714) 834-3005 or visit Orange County Clerk-Recorder.
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