2 of the 70 facilities here have a listing note that says walk-in or no appointment needed; 25 say appointments are required. Notes are copied from the State Department listing; call ahead to confirm before you go.
Cities in Los Angeles County with their own page (not repeated below): Los Angeles (21), Long Beach (3), Carson (3), Monterey Park (3).
Mix of locations: 42 post offices, 18 city or town offices and 10 public libraries.
All 70 locations
Walk-in locations are listed first, then by ZIP code. “Walk-in listed” means the State Department listing says walk-in service or no appointment required; “Appointment listed” means it says appointments are required (some list both, for example walk-in on certain days). Hours change, so call ahead.
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Walk-in listed
Palos Verdes Library District
701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Listing note: “Hours: M-F_9am-11am appt only. Walk-in service M-F_1pm-4pm. Sat_9am-2pm appt only. Please call 310-377-9584 for appointment.”
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Walk-in listed
Rosemead Post Office
8845 E. Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_9am-3pm. No appointment necessary. Please call (626)286-3041 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Vernon Branch Post Office
5121 S. Hampton Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Listing note: “Please call (323) 583-7509 for more information.”
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Appointment listed
Bell Gardens City Clerks Office
7100 S. Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Listing note: “Hours: Tue-Wed_10am-5pm by appointment only. Please call (562)806-7706 for more information and to make appointment.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Bell Gardens Main Post Office
7001 S. Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Listing note: “Passport applications are accepted by appointment only. Please call (562)776-5294 to make appointment and more information.”
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Beverly Hills Public Library
444 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_10am-8:30pm; Sat_10am-5:00pm; Sun_12pm-5pm. Please call (310) 288-2279 for appointment.”
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Compton Main Post Office
701 S. Santa Fe Ave, Compton, CA 90224
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
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Appointment listed
Culver City - City Clerks Office
9770 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30am-12pm by appointment. Please call (310)253-5851 to make an appointment.”
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Downey Main Post Office
8111 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Huntington Park Main Post Office
6606 Seville Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Listing note: “Please call (323)585-5942 for more information.”
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Appointment listed
Lawndale Post Office
4320 Marine Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_10am-3pm_By appointment only. Please call (310)679-9804 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Malibu City Hall
23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265
Listing note: “Hours: Appointment only. Please visit website for appointments, www.malibucity.org/passport.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Point Dume Station
29160 Heathercliff Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
Listing note: “Passport Applications will not be accepted from July 13, 2016 to July 21, 2016. Please call (310)457-8617 for more informatio”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Pacific Palisades Postal Store
15243 La Cruz Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_10:00am-3:00pm. Please call (310)454-9904 for more information.”
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Appointment listed
Palos Verdes Peninsula Post Office
944 Deep Valley Dr, Palos Verdes, CA 90274
Listing note: “Saturday is appointment only. Monday through Friday walk-ins are accepted.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Redondo Beach City Clerks Office
415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Listing note: “Please call(310)318-0656 extension 2956 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Redondo Beach Main Post Office
1201 N. Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Listing note: “Please call (310)376-3252 for more passport application acceptance information.”
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South Gate Main Post Office
10120 Wright Road, South Gate, CA 90280
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
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Appointment listed
Inglewood Public Library
101 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Thur_11am-2pm by appointment only. Please call (310)412-5304 to make an appointment.”
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Appointment listed
Santa Monica City Clerks Office
1685 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Listing note: “By appointment only. Please visit website for info. www.smgov.net/Departments/Clerk/Passport_Services/Passport_Services.aspx”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Santa Monica Main Post Office
1653 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Listing note: “Hours: Tuesday-Thursday_9:30am-2:30pm. Please call (310)319-5369 for more information.”
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Torrance Main Post Office
2510 Monterey Street, Torrance, CA 90503
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_9:00am-2:00pm. Please call (310)222-5902 for more information.”
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Whittier Public Library
7344 S. Washington Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
Listing note: “Hours for Passport Application Acceptance vary. Please call (562)567-9904 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Whittier Main Post Office
8520 S. Michigan Ave, Whittier, CA 90605
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_10am-4pm. Please call (562)693-9561 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
La Mirada Post Office
14901 Adelfa Drive, La Mirada, CA 90638
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_9:00am-2:00pm by appointment only. Please call (714)521-1097 for an appointment.”
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Montebello Main Post Office
145 N. 5th Street, Montebello, CA 90640
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Norwalk Main Post Office
14011 Clarkdale Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650
Listing note: “Hours for Application Acceptance: Mon-Fri_8:30am-1:30pm. Please call (562)868-9408 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Pico Rivera Main Post Office
6320 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Listing note: “Hours for Application Acceptance: Monday-Friday_10am-3pm. Please call (562)942-0168 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Santa Fe Springs Post Office
11760 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Listing note: “Hours for Application Acceptance: Monday-Friday_10:00am-3:00pm. Please call (562)868-0951 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Artesia City Hall
18747 Clarkdale Ave., Artesia, CA 90701
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_8:30am-11am. Closed every other Friday. Call (562)865-6262 for an appointment.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Avalon Post Office
118 Metropole Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
Listing note: “Hours for Passport application acceptance: Mon-Fri_ 11am-4pm. Please call (310)510-2850 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
City of Avalon City Hall
410 Avalon Canyon Road, Avalon, CA 90704
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Thur_ 10am-12pm; 2pm-4pm by appointment only. Call (310) 510-0220 for appointment.”
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Appointment listed
Bellflower Main Post Office
9835 Flower St, Bellflower, CA 90706
Listing note: “Hours for passport applications by appointment only. Please call (562)920-1776 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Lomita Post Office
25131 Narbonne Ave., Lomita, CA 90717
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_10am-2:30pm. Please call (310)326-8280 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Paramount Main Post Office
7200 Somerset Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723
Listing note: “Please call (562)634-8097 for more information.”
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Appointment listed
Altadena Library District
600 East Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Tue_10am-8pm;Wed-Sat_10am-5pm by appointment only. Please call (626)798-2950 for appointment.”
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Duarte Library
1301 Buena Vista St., Duarte, CA 91010
Listing note: “Hours for Passport Applications: Mon-Thurs_11am-7pm; Fri-Sat_11am-5pm by appt only. Please call (626)358-1865 for information”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Monrovia Community Center
119 W. Palm Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Thurs_7:30am-5:30pm; Fri_8am-4:30pm; Sat_9am-12pm. Please call (626)256-8246 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Crowell Public Library
1890 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108
Listing note: “Appointments available for Tue-Thur;5pm-7:30pm; Saturday 10am-12:30pm. Call (626)300-0777 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Glendale Main Post Office
313 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205
Listing note: “Please call (818)265-9214 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Castaic Passport Mega Site
28201 Franklin Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91383
Listing note: “Please call (661)775-7171 for more information. **DECEMBER 24, 2015 HOURS: 10AM - 5PM*”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Van Nuys Mega Passport Office
15701 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Listing note: “Hours: Tues-Fri_8am-6pm; Sat_9am-5pm. Sunday and Monday are closed. Please call (818)374-5638 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
City of Burbank City Clerks Office
275 E. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_8:15am-4pm by appointment only. Please make an appointment at www.burbankca.gov/passport”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Azusa City Library
729 N. Dalton Ave, Azusa, CA 91702
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Tues_4pm-7pm. Saturday_10am-2pm by appointment only. Please call (626)812-5268 for an appointment.”
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Azusa Post Office
110 W. 6th Street, Azusa, CA 91702
Listing note: “Please call (626)969-9530 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Baldwin Park City Hall
14403 E. Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Thursday_9am-1pm. Please call (626)960-4011 ext.123 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Baldwin Park Post Office
4230 N. Maine Ave, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Listing note: “Please call (626)962-0268 for more information.”
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Appointment listed
Claremont - A Hughes Community Center
1700 Danbury Road, Claremont, CA 91711
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm by appointment only. Please call (909)399-5490 to make an appointment.”
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Appointment listed
Claremont Post Office
140 Harvard Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_9am-3pm; Sat_9am-11am. Please call(909)625-7161 to make an appointment and more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Industry P Dc - Window Sect Post Office
15421 East Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA 91715
Listing note: “Mon-Fri 10am-3:00pm, Walk-in. Sat 10am-3pm by appointment only. Call(626)855-6520 for more info and to book Sat. appointment.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Covina Post Office
545 N. Rimsdale Ave, Covina, CA 91722
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
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El Monte Main Post Office
11151 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91734
Listing note: “Hours:Mon-Fri_9:30am-2pm/3pm-4pm. Sat_10am-2pm. Please call (626)443-0704 for more information.”
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Glendora Post Office
255 S. Glendora Ave, Glendora, CA 91740
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_ 9:30am-2:30pm and Sat_9:00am-12:00pm. Please call (626)857-9127 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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La Puente City Clerks Office
15900 E. Main Street, La Puente, CA 91744
Listing note: “Passport Acceptance Hours: Tuesday-Thursday_8:00AM to 12:00PM”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
La Puente Post Office
15310 Elliot Ave, La Puente, CA 91747
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_9am-3pm and Sat_9am-2pm by appointment only. Please call (626)336-5301 to make an appointment or more info.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
La Verne City Clerks Office
3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Thur_8am-12pm; 1pm-3pm by appointment only. Please call (909) 596-8726 to make an appointment.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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La Verne Post Office
3355 N. White Avenue, La Verne, CA 91750
Listing note: “Please call (909)392-4681 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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City of Pomona - Office of the City Clerk
505 S. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91769
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Thursday_7:30am-5:00pm. Please call (909)620-2341 for more information on passport applications.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Pomona Main Post Office
580 W. Monterey Ave, Pomona, CA 91769
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_9am-2pm by appointment only. Please call (909)865-1267 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
San Dimas Main Post Office
300 E. Bonita Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_9am-2pm by appointment only. Please call (909)592-0763 for an appointment and more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
City of San Gabriel - Community Services Department
250 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Listing note: “Hours: Tue_8am-5:30pm; Wed-Thur_8am-4pm. Saturday by appointment only 1st Sat of each month. Call(626)308-2875 for more info.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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San Gabriel Post Office
120 S. Del Mar Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91778
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_9am-1pm; 2pm-3:30pm. Please call (626)287-7014 for more information.”
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Temple City Post Office
5940 N. Oak Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_10am-3:30pm; Saturday 10am-12:30pm. Please call (626)287-4243 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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City of Walnut
21201 La Puente Rd, Walnut, CA 91789
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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West Covina City Clerks Office
1444 W. Garvey Ave. S, West Covina, CA 91790
Listing note: “Hours: Mondays_9am-3pm. Please call (626)939-8433 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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West Covina Post Office
396 S. California Ave., West Covina, CA 91790
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_9:30am-2:30pm; Saturday 9:30am-1pm. Please call (626)962-8565 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Alhambra Civic Center Library
101 S. 1st Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
Listing note: “Hours: Passport acceptance by appointment only. Please call (626)570-5008 to make an appointment.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Alhambra Post Office
10 W. Bay State St, Alhambra, CA 91802
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_10am-4pm. Saturday by appointment only 9am-1pm. Please call (626)289-9103 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Lancaster City Clerks Office
44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Lancaster Library
601 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534
Listing note: “Hours: Passport acceptance Mon-Sat by appointment only. Please call (661)948-5029 for appointment.”
Listed email: [email protected]
Nearest passport agency (urgent travel)
Acceptance facilities in Los Angeles County, CA send applications to the State Department; they can't print a passport. If you travel internationally within 14 days, you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. The closest to Los Angeles County, CA:
Los Angeles Passport Agency about 18 miles away (straight line)
West L.A. Federal Building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90024-3602
Official page updated October 22, 2026. Official agency page
San Diego Passport Agency about 106 miles away (straight line)
1 Columbia Place, 401 West A Street, 10th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101
Official page updated October 22, 2026. Official agency page
Distances are straight-line from the average location of the facilities on this page. Appointments are free; book through the State Department. See all passport agencies and the urgent-travel rules.
Passport fees
At an acceptance facility you pay two separate fees: the application fee goes to the U.S. Department of State (check or money order), and the $35 execution (acceptance) fee goes to the facility itself. Ask the facility which payment types it accepts.
Applying in person (DS-11)
Application fee (to State Dept) + acceptance fee (to facility)- Adult (16+) first-time, passport book (DS-11)$130to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, passport card (DS-11)$30to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, book + card (DS-11)$160to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport book (DS-11)$100to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport card (DS-11)$15to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, book + card (DS-11)$115to State Dept+$35to facility
| Optional add-ons | Fee |
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| Expedited service | $60 |
| 1-3 day return delivery (book only) | $26.87 |
| File search | $150 |
Renewing instead? (no acceptance fee, not done at these locations)
| Renewal | Fee |
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| Adult renewal by mail, book (DS-82) | $130 |
| Adult renewal by mail, card (DS-82) | $30 |
| Adult renewal by mail, book + card (DS-82) | $160 |
Fees from the State Department fees page and fee chart (PDF), checked October 27, 2026.
What to bring
Apply in person with Form DS-11 if this is your first U.S. passport, if you are under 16, if your most recent passport was lost, stolen or damaged, if it was issued more than 15 years ago, or if it was issued when you were under 16.
- Form DS-11, printed single-sided and not signed. Sign it only when the acceptance agent tells you to.
- Original (physical, not digital) evidence of U.S. citizenship, such as a U.S. birth certificate, a full-validity undamaged U.S. passport, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, plus a photocopy.
- A physical photo ID such as a fully valid driver's license, plus a photocopy of the front and back. If your ID is from a different state than the one you apply in, bring a second photo ID.
- One passport photo that meets the photo requirements.
- The two fee payments: the application fee to the U.S. Department of State and the $35 acceptance fee to the facility.
Photocopies must be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, single-sided.
Sources: Apply for your adult passport, citizenship evidence, photo ID requirements.
Passport photo rules
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm); head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25-35 mm) from chin to top of head.
- One color photo taken in the last 6 months, on a white or off-white background.
- No filters, edits or retouching.
- No eyeglasses, sunglasses or tinted glasses, unless you include a signed doctor's note for a medical reason.
- No hats or head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons (signed statement) or medical reasons (signed doctor's statement).
- No uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage; remove anything covering your face unless for documented religious or medical reasons.
- Face the camera with a neutral expression (a closed-mouth smile is fine), both eyes open and visible.
Source: State Department photo requirements.
How long it takes
| Routine | 4 to 6 weeks |
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| Expedited (+$60) | 2 to 3 weeks |
Processing times do not include mailing time, which can add up to 2 weeks each way.
Traveling soon? If you travel internationally within 14 days (or need a foreign visa within 28 days), you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. Acceptance facilities like the ones below cannot issue passports on the spot.
Source: State Department processing times (page updated October 5, 2026).
Tools
Passport fee calculator
What you'll pay, split between the State Department and the facility.
Renew by mail or online, or apply in person?
Check the official DS-82 rules in a minute.
Traveling within 14 days?
All passport agencies, addresses and appointment rules.
Passport photo requirements
FAQ
Can I get a passport without an appointment in Los Angeles County, CA?
The State Department database lists 2 of the 70 acceptance facilities in Los Angeles County, CA as walk-in or no appointment required. Walk-in hours are set by each location, so call the number listed before you go.
How much does a first-time adult passport cost?
For an adult passport book applied for in person, the application fee is $130 paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the facility. Expedited service adds $60.
Can I renew my passport at these locations?
No. Acceptance facilities handle new applications on Form DS-11. Most adults can renew by mail (DS-82) or online.
How long does a passport take right now?
The State Department lists routine processing at 4 to 6 weeks and expedited at 2 to 3 weeks, not counting mailing time.
Where is the nearest passport agency to Los Angeles County, CA?
The closest is the Los Angeles Passport Agency at West L.A. Federal Building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90024-3602, about 18 miles away in a straight line. It serves only customers with urgent travel (within 14 days) by appointment, which is free to book through the State Department.
Facility data: U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility API (cadataapi.state.gov), pulled October 27, 2026. Names and notes are shown as published, including typos. Spotted an error? Tell us.