0 of the 14 facilities here have a listing note that says walk-in or no appointment needed; 0 say appointments are required. Notes are copied from the State Department listing; call ahead to confirm before you go.
Mix of locations: 11 post offices, 1 city or town office, 1 county or state office and 1 public library.
All 14 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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Belmont Post Office
640 Masonic Way, Belmont, CA 94002
Listing note: “Effective November 1, 2016 passport photos of passport applicants wearing eye glasses will not be accepted.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Burlingame Mpo
220 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
Listing note: “Effective November 1, 2016 passport photos of passport applicants wearing eye glasses will not be accepted.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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City of Daly City
333 90th Street, Daly City, CA 94015
Listing note: “Facility does not accept debit/credit cards. Appointments by email only: [email protected]”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Daly City Post Office
1100 Sullivan Ave, Daly City, CA 94015
Listing note: “Effective Nov. 1, 2016 passport photos of passport applicants wearing eye glasses will not be accepted.”
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El Granada Post Office
20 Avenue Portola, El Granada, CA 94018
Listing note: “Effective November 1, 2016 passport photos of passport applicants wearing eye glasses will not be accepted.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Half Moon Bay Post Office
500 Stone Pine Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Listing note: “Effective November 1, 2016 passport photos of passport applicants wearing eye glasses will not be accepted.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Millbrae Post Office
501 Broadway, Millbrae, CA 94030
Listing note: “Effective November 1, 2016 passport photos of passport applicants wearing eye glasses will not be accepted.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Pacifica Post Office
50 W. Manor Dr, Pacifica, CA 94044
Listing note: “Effective November 1, 2016 passport photos of passport applicants wearing eye glasses will not be accepted.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Redwood City Main Post Office
1100 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
Listing note: “Effective Nov. 1, 2016 passport photos of passport applicants wearing eye glasses will not be accepted.”
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San Mateo County Clerk
555 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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San Bruno Mpo
1300 Huntington Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066
Listing note: “Effective November 1, 2016 passport photos of passport applicants wearing eye glasses will not be accepted.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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San Carlos Post Office
809 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
Listing note: “Effective November 1, 2016 passport photos of passport applicants wearing eye glasses will not be accepted.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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San Mateo Post Office
1630 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402
Listing note: “Effective Nov. 1, 2016 passport photos of passport applicants wearing eye glasses will not be accepted.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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San Mateo Public Library
55 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
Listing note: “For appointments call (650)522-7868 9 AM-5 PM”
Listed email: [email protected]
Nearest passport agency (urgent travel)
Acceptance facilities in San Mateo 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 San Mateo County, CA:
San Francisco Passport Agency about 15 miles away (straight line)
450 Golden Gate Ave., 3rd Floor, Suite #3-2501, San Francisco, CA 94102
Official page updated October 22, 2026. Official agency page
Los Angeles Passport Agency about 327 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
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 San Mateo County, CA?
None of the 14 acceptance facilities in San Mateo County, CA is listed as walk-in in the State Department database; 0 of them say appointments are required. Call the number in the listing to book.
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 San Mateo County, CA?
The closest is the San Francisco Passport Agency at 450 Golden Gate Ave., 3rd Floor, Suite #3-2501, San Francisco, CA 94102, about 15 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.