Passport Guide for Oroville East CA: Local Steps & Facilities

Getting a Passport in Oroville East, CA

Oroville East residents in Butte County often need passports for international trips via Sacramento International Airport (1.5-hour drive) or San Francisco, especially during spring/summer vacations or winter holidays. Butte College students join study abroad programs, while urgent family or business travel spikes demand. Local facilities book up fast—plan 2-4 weeks ahead. Watch for pitfalls like invalid photos (glare or wrong size), missing minor consent, or mail renewal ineligibility. This guide provides Oroville-specific steps, checklists, and tips [1].

Determine Your Passport Service Type

Use this decision guide to pick the right form and method:

• DS-11 (in person only): First-time, child under 16, lost/stolen/damaged passport, ineligible renewal (e.g., issued before age 16, over 15 years old, name change >1 year post-issuance). No mail option—visit Oroville facilities.
• DS-82 (mail OK): Eligible renewal if old passport issued age 16+, undamaged, <15 years old, same name. Faster for Oroville East if no urgency.
• Other: DS-64 (lost/stolen report), DS-3053 (minor consent), DS-5504 (corrections <1 year).

Run the State Department's wizard for confirmation [2]. In-person common locally due to travel needs.

Add $60 expedite or $21.36 1-2 day return. Verify fees [1].

Local Passport Acceptance Facilities in Oroville East and Butte County

No facilities in Oroville East—use Oroville sites (5-10 min drive). Both handle DS-11; book ASAP via USPS locator or sites [3]. Expect 20-45 min visits: staff review docs, administer oath, seal app, collect fees. Bring completed unsigned form, photo, ID, originals. Minors need both parents.

• Oroville Post Office (1615 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965): Mon-Fri appointments. Call (530) 533-3484 or book online [4]. On-site photos available.
• Butte County Clerk-Recorder (25 County Center Dr, Oroville, CA 95965): Mon-Fri; appts advised. Call (530) 552-6801 or visit website [5]. Also issues birth certifica

tes ($29 + shipping).

Photos nearby: Walgreens (1950 Feather River Blvd; passport photos) or CVS (280 Oro Dam Blvd E); $15-17 [6].

Busy times: Peaks Mon mornings, lunch hours, summer/holidays. Book 1-2 weeks early; arrive 15 min ahead. Walk-ins rare.

Urgent (<14 days proven travel)? Nearest agencies: San Francisco (3 hrs) or Los Angeles. No local life-or-death option [1].

Required Documents and Common Pitfalls

Originals + photocopies (single-sided). California delays hit birth certs—order early.

Citizenship Proof:

• U.S. birth certificate (raised seal; not hospital summary).
• Order local from Butte County Clerk-Recorder (25 County Center Dr, Oroville; $29) or CA DPH ($32; 2-4 weeks) [5][7].

Identity Proof:

• CA driver's license (REAL ID OK) [8], passport, military ID.

Photo: 2x2", <6 mo old (details below).

Minors: DS-3053 if one parent absent (notarized); full custody proof.

Pitfalls: No photocopies = resubmit; expired ID rejected; name mismatch without marriage cert (from Clerk-Recorder [5]). Delays processing 4-6+ weeks.

Step-by-Step Application Checklist

In-Person (DS-11):

1. Wizard eligibility [2].
2. Gather docs (birth cert if needed [5][7]).
3. Get compliant photo.
4. Fill DS-11 online (print unsigned) [1].
5. Book Oroville appt [3][4][5].
6. Pay: State ($130 check) + facility ($35 cash/check). Expedite +$60.
7. Submit: Oath, seal, receipt.
8. Track online [10].

Mail Renewal (DS-82): Confirm eligible [1]; include old passport/photo/$130; mail per form.

Passports mailed back; track 6-8 weeks routine.

Processing Times and Expedited Options

Routine: 6-8 weeks (10+ in CA peaks). Expedite: 2-3 weeks (+$60). Urgent agency: <14 days w/ itinerary/flight [11]. Apply 9+ weeks pre-trip; Butte College students coordinate w/ intl office.

Passport Photos: Avoid Rejections

20-30% fail [9]. Must: 2x2", head 1-1⅜", white background, neutral face, no

shadows/glasses. Oroville Post Office does on-site; else Walgreens/CVS. DIY risks rejection—use pros.

Special Considerations for Oroville East Residents

Rural Butte means Oroville drives essential. Passport card ($30) suits Mexico land trips near Feather River Casino. Butte College intl center helps students w/ forms/exchanges. Airlines enforce 72-hr passport rule. Order vitals early [5][7].

Frequently Asked Questions

Renew by mail? Yes for DS-82 eligible; from Oroville PO [1].
Child passport? DS-11, both parents/DS-3053 [1].
Expedited vs urgent? Expedite 2-3 wks anywhere; urgent agency only [11].
Birth cert? Clerk-Recorder Oroville or CA DPH [5][7].
Photo rejected? Retake w/ specs at USPS [9].
Apply when? 9+ wks routine in peaks [1].
Track status? travel.state.gov [10].
Oroville PO appt? Required; book online [4].

Sources

[1] U.S. Passports
[2] Application Wizard
[3] Facility Search
[4] USPS Passports
[5] Butte County Clerk-Recorder
[6] Walgreens Photos
[7] CA Vital Records
[8] CA REAL ID
[9] Photo Requirements
[10] Status Check
[11] Expedited/Urgent