Passport Services will Resume on May 13, 2025.
Please Read ALL Instructions
Before Making an Appointment
We do NOT service DS-82 renewals, only DS-11 applicants.
NO WALK-INS! Services Available Twice Per Week (usually on Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
The UCSB Recreation Customer Service Center is an authorized U.S. Government Passport Acceptance Facility. You can avoid the hassles and long lines at the Post Office by making an appointment with us!
We offer all the necessary forms, and expedited service, accept your completed passport application, and forward it to the U.S. Department of State for an issuance determination. Only the Department of State can make an issuance determination, we cannot. Services are available by completing all necessary forms and bringing required verifications and payments.
For more passport and international travel information visit the U.S. Department of State's website at www.travel.state.gov.
DO NOT make an appointment until you have verified you are
in possession of the required forms, payment(s), and verifications.
See Checklists Below
(Note: Original Birth Certificate/Passport)
Passport Photos
Applicant may bring a valid passport photo OR UCSB Recreation can take a photo for $10 during appointment.
Processing Times
For the most current processing times click here.
Cancellations
We require a 24 hour cancellation notice. NO appointments if you are using form DS-82.
Location & Parking Info
UCSB Department of Recreation
516 Ocean Rd, Room 1106
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Parking is available at Lot 18/Mesa Garage and payment can be made at the parking garage kiosk. Our office is located in the Customer Service Center at the UCSB Recreation Center. Just before entering the Recreation Center's main entrance, turn right and walk just past the bathroom. Our entrance will be on the left.
Contact
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Juanita Spitzer
Passport Agent
recreation-ucsbpassports@ucsb.edu
(805) 893-3552