Passport Services
U.S. passports are available only to American citizens who are residents in the states of Sonora and Sinaloa. American citizens in Arizona should go to their local post office or passport agency. In Pima County, Arizona, please call (520)-740-8333 for regular information or call (520) 740-3210 for passport problems (expediting, etc.).
For a new passport, please call (662)-289-3500, extension 3595 in order to schedule an appointment or just visit us at the Consulate. The Passport forms have changed. Please download the newest versions at http://foia.state.gov/FORMS/passport.asp
Effective February 1, passport applicants who are U.S. citizen minors under the age of 16 must appear personally with their parents to establish identity, proof of citizenship, and proof of relationship. Both parents must appear together with the child. One parent may appear and sign if that parent submits the second parent’s notarized statement of consent authorizing passport issuance for the child. The form of the consent may be either a notarized DS-3053 “Statement of Consent” or a notarized written statement with the same information on a sheet of paper from the non-appearing parent.
U.S. citizens can apply for a passport card which will facilitate entry and expedite document processing at land and sea ports of entry when arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. The card may not be used when traveling by air. For more information on passport cards please go to http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html
To obtain a U.S. passport, bring proof of citizenship such as a previously issued passport, certified and sealed copy of your birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or naturalization certificate. You must also have a valid photo ID. Cost is U.S. $85 for minors, U.S. $75 for renewals for adults, U.S. $100 for first-time applicants age 16 and over, and U.S. $100 for replacements for lost/stolen passports for applicant’s age 16 and over. Fees may be paid in cash in U.S. dollars, or the Peso equivalent, or with a credit card (Visa/Mastercard/Amex). Two photographs taken within the last six months measuring 2” x 2” (or 5 cm x 5 cm), color or black and white with light background are required. The photograph must be clear with a full front view of your face.
Since September 11, the State Department stopped printing passports at posts overseas. The passport application is now electronically transmitted to the U.S. and the printed passport is delivered to the Consulate within two weeks.
Guidance about what photographs are acceptable for passport applications:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/guide/quality/quality_879.html
Information about digital photographs:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/guide/digital/digital_880.html
To download passport applications:
http://foia.state.gov/FORMS/passport.asp