1 of the 21 facilities here have a listing note that says walk-in or no appointment needed; 4 say appointments are required. Notes are copied from the State Department listing; call ahead to confirm before you go.
Most of these locations are in Los Angeles County. Other acceptance facilities in the county: Los Angeles County, CA (70 more).
Mix of locations: 21 post offices.
All 21 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
Sanford-Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Station Post Office
3751 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Listing note: “Pasport applications by appt only. Tues-Fri_11am-2pm. Please call (213)382-1046 for info. Walk-ins based on availability.”
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Los Angeles Main Post Office
7101 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001
Listing note: “Hours for Passport applications: Mon-Fri_12:30pm-5:30pm. Please call (323)586-4415 for more information.”
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Nat King Cole Station Post Office
265 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_10am-3pm; Saturday_10am-2pm. Please call (213) 383-4806 for more information.”
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Airport Finance Station Post Office
9029 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90009
Listing note: “Hours: Tuesday-Saturday_9am-4pm. Please call (310) 649-7400 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Dockweiler Station Post Office
3583 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Listing note: “Hours for Passport Applications: Tuesday-Friday_10:00am-2:00pm. Please call (323)731-9458 for more information.”
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Ray Charles Station West Adams Post Office
4960 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Listing note: “Hours: Tuesday-Friday_10am-4pm: Saturday_10am-2pm. Please call (323)933-2173 for appointment.”
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Rimpau Station Post Office
4040 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019
Listing note: “Please call (323)735-8025 for more information.”
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East Los Angeles Station Post Office
975 S. Atlantic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_10am-3pm. Please call (323)268-2643 for more information regarding passport applications.”
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Appointment listed
Lugo Station Post Office
3641 E. 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Listing note: “Hours: Tuesday-Friday_10am-2pm by appointment only. Please call (323)268-0806 for appointment.”
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Appointment listed
Edendale Station Post Office
1525 N. Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_10am-3pm; Sat_9am-11am by appointment only. Please call (213)413-2964 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Los Feliz Station Post Office
1825 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_10am-2pm; Sat 10am-1pm. Please call (323)660-3220 for more information.”
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Hollywood Station Post Office
1615 N Wilcox Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Friday_10am-3pm; Saturday_10am-1pm. Please call (323)464-2355 for more information.”
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Eagle Rock Station Post Office
7435 N. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Listing note: “Hours: Monday-Saturday_10:00am-3:00pm. Please call (323)254-3769 for more information.”
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Appointment listed
Highland Park Finance Station Post Office
5930 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_10am-2pm by appointment only. Please call (323)256-2233 to make an appointment.”
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Dixon Station Post Office
5472 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_10am-3pm; Saturday_10:15am-3:30pm. Please call (323) 291-0587 for more information.”
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Hancock/john Marshall Station Post Office
8200 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044
Listing note: “Hours: Tuesday-Saturday_10am-2pm. Please call (323)758-0261 for more information.”
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Wagner Branch Post Office
2200 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90047
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_10am-3pm; Saturday_10am-2pm. Please call (323) 756-8437 for more information.”
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Bicentennial Station Post Office
7610 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Listing note: “Hours: Mon-Fri_10:30am-3:30pm. Please call (323)933-1864 for more information.”
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Barrington Karl Malden Station
200 S. Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Listing note: “Hours: Tuesday-Friday_9:00am-2:00pm. Please call (310) 879-2431 for more information.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Glassell Station Post Office
3950 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Listing note: “Hours by appointment only: Mon-Fri_10am-3pm; Saturday 10am-1pm. Please call (323)254-0824 for more information.”
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Sunset Station Post Office
1425 North Cherokee Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90093
Listing note: “Hours: Tues-Thurs_10am-3pm; Saturday_10am-1pm. Please call (323)460-4830 for more information.”
Nearest passport agency (urgent travel)
Acceptance facilities in Los Angeles, 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, CA:
Los Angeles Passport Agency about 9 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 113 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, CA?
The State Department database lists 1 of the 21 acceptance facilities in Los Angeles, 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, 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 9 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.