Determine whether you need a brand new passport or a renewal. Like selecting the right wine for dinner, precision matters. New applicants will need more documentation, similar to a complex tasting menu requiring multiple components.

Collect all required paperwork with the same attention to detail you’d use preparing a Michelin-star dish. Birth certificates, current IDs, and supporting documents must be original and pristine—no wrinkles, no smudges, just perfection.

Photograph selection is an art form in Yountville. We recommend using local studios near V Marketplace that understand lighting as well as they understand wine. Your photo should be as crisp and clear as our valley’s morning fog lifting over vineyards.

When submitting your application, organize documents like a carefully curated wine list. Each page, each signature must be intentional. We recommend the local post office or approved facilities that treat your paperwork with the respect of a rare vintage.

Payment processing requires the same calculated approach as selecting a wine pairing. Current fees vary based on passport type and processing speed. We accept multiple payment methods and can guide you through the financial nuances with the expertise of a seasoned sommelier.

Monitor your passport’s journey with the same anticipation you’d track a rare wine shipment. Online tracking, estimated processing times, and personalized updates ensure you’re always informed about your document’s progress, from Yountville to your global destination.