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Mission Viejo Library: Passport Office in Mission Viejo CA

Last Reviewed on March 21st, 2024


Location:
Mission Viejo Library
Address:
100 Civic Ctr
 
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (PST)
Monday
By appointment only -
Tuesday
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Thursday
By appointment only -
Friday
Appointment only on Saturday_9am to 2pm. Call (949 -


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes

Passport Photos: Yes, the Mission Viejo Library takes passport photographs onsite - Please review our guide to Passport Photos. If you want your passport photos taken before you go to the acceptance agent, here is a list of places to get passport photos in Mission Viejo.


Mission Viejo Passport Office: Mission Viejo Library Location Overview

Mission Viejo Library is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Mission Viejo, CA you can go here for passport help. Mission Viejo Library is a Library facility that is able to witness your signature and seal your passport documents - standard processing is 4-8 weeks. This office DOES NOT issue passports, they will send your passport forms directly to a regional passport facility. There is 1 other passport acceptance agent offices located in Mission Viejo. Mission Viejo Library is located in County, California.

About Mission Viejo Library

Mission Viejo Library is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Mission Viejo Library is sort of like a special notary for the Department of State / Passport Agency in which they can "Witness" your signature and officially "Seal" your application and documents. There is a separate $35 fee for this that is paid at the time of sealing.

Needs to visit an acceptance agent
New Passports Application (Child or Adult)
Lost / Damaged Passport Replacement

Doesn't need to visit an acceptance agent
Passport Renewal
Passport Name Change Application

Passport Processing Times at Mission Viejo Library

Standard Processing - Because of Covid-19, the current processing times are 10-12 weeks after submitting an application.

Expedited Processing - You can pay an extra $60 when sealing your documents at Mission Viejo Library to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

Emergency Processing - (NOT AVAILABLE at Mission Viejo Library): If you have proof of travel within 3 days you can request an emergency appointment at one of the regional passport offices close to Mission Viejo. Also see our info about 3rd-party passport expediters.

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Mission Viejo, CA

Los Angeles Passport Agency - 46.9 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 59.5 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 339.7 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Mission Viejo Library

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Mission Viejo Library will have pre-printed passport forms. You may also get passport forms from our website and print them on your own printer.

Passport Document Sealing / Passport Application Signature Witness - Mission Viejo Library is an official Acceptance Agent as appointed by the Department of State. Certain municipal and postal employees at this location are authorized to "Witness" your signature (kind of like a notary).
NOTE: not required for passport renewals
Acceptance Agent fee is $35 (see more about Acceptance Agent Fees)

4-6 week passport expediting / 10-12-week standard passport service - These are the standard processing times for passports at any acceptance agent.

Passport Photos - They can take and print your passport photos on site, typically $10-15.

Mission Viejo Library Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Orange County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 92691, 92654, 92609, 92692, 92653, 92630, 92637, 92690, 92698, 92656, 92694, 92688, 92677, 92618, 92679, 92610, 92607, 92678, 92650

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Mission Viejo Library?

Mission Viejo Library does not issue passports, they are sent to a central processing facility, it will take at a minimum of 4 weeks if using expedited service and up to 12 weeks for standard processing.

I need a passport sooner than that, what are my options?

The closest passport agency isn't too far from Mission Viejo, Los Angeles Passport Agency is only about 100 miles roundtrip from Mission Viejo. This will be your best option for getting a passport quickly.

Does Mission Viejo Library charge for passports?

Mission Viejo Library is an acceptance agent, Mission Viejo Library does not issue passports – they do however charge the standard $35 acceptance agent fee to seal your documents, this is only required for new or replacement passport applications; renewals do not need to be sealed and thus no acceptance agent fee is required. Please see our detailed information on passport fees.

Can I get walk-in passport service at Mission Viejo Library?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Mission Viejo Library? Then no. They do not issue passports, you can get walk-in passport issuance at a regional passport facility only, not local acceptance agent facilities; passport are sent to a central processing location.

Does Mission Viejo Library do passport renewals?

If you have your expired or soon-to-be expired passport, it is in good condition and the validity period on your expired passport was for 10-years, then you do not even need to visit an acceptance agent. You can do your application online, print-it and send it in with new passport photos, the old passport, and the required passport fees. See our guide about passport renewals to renew your passport yourself.

Can Mission Viejo Library tell me about the status of my application?

No, they are acceptance agents and have nothing to do with the application once they witness your signature and seal your application. Once an application is in-process, Mission Viejo Library will not be able to assist any further.

Does Mission Viejo Library take passport photos?

Yes, you can get your passport photos taken there. Please see: List of locations in Mission Viejo to get passport photos.

What forms of payment does Mission Viejo Library accept?

You can pay for the acceptance agent fees and passport photos (if you have them taken at Mission Viejo Library) with cash, check, debit card, or money order. Your passport application fees will be paid separately by check or money order only.

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