Gather your primary evidence of citizenship. Acceptable evidence of citizenship includes a certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, a naturalization certificate or a certificate of citizenship.
Photocopy your government-issued photo identification or other primary form of identification. This can be your naturalization certificate, valid driver's license, current identification issued by the city, state or federal government or your current military identification.
Download the passport application, Form DS-11, from the State Department's website. Fill out the application but do not sign it yet.
Decide whether to have your passport photo taken when you submit your application or somewhere else. If you take yours off-site, review the photo guidelines on the State Department's website beforehand to ensure that your photo will be accepted.
Make an appointment at one of the four approved Passport Acceptance Facilities in Long Beach. You can do this by visiting the State Department's Passport Acceptance Facility search page and selecting "California" under the state option and "Long Beach" from the list of cities. Select the option "Photo On-Site" under "Additional Search Criteria" for facilities that offer passport photo services.
Go to your chosen Passport Acceptance Facility. Bring your application, evidence of citizenship, primary form of identification and its photocopy, and your application fee. Take your passport photo on-site or submit the one you've purchased beforehand. Sign your application in front of a passport agent.
Wait four to six weeks for routine processing and two to three weeks for expedited services. Your passport will arrive in the mail.
