Altadena, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Altadena, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Altadena, California there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Altadena passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).
In addition to the 2 passport offices in Altadena, there are (798) other passport offices in California from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Altadena, California and Expedited Passport service options for Altadena.
Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.
Passport Offices in Altadena California
Showing 2 passport offices in Altadena:
 | Altadena Post Office |
2271 Lake Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
| Altadena Library District |
600 E Mariposa St
Altadena, CA 91001
Other passport offices near Altadena California
Pasadena Main Post Office - Pasadena - 2.5 MilesLa Canada Main Post Office - La Canada - 2.6 Miles
Pasadena City College Community Business Center - Pasadena - 3.8 Miles
Eagle Rock Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 4.1 Miles
Sierra Madre Post Office - Sierra Madre - 4.8 Miles
Crowell Public Library - San Marino - 4.8 Miles
South Pasadena Post Office - South Pasadena - 4.9 Miles
York Finance Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 5.5 Miles
Highland Park Finance Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 5.6 Miles
La Crescenta Post Office - La Crescenta - 5.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Altadena
These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 17.4 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 100.7 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 298.5 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 385 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 604 Miles
Altadena, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Altadena is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Altadena or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.
* Anyone applying for a new passport in Altadena will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Altadena, there is one less than 100 miles from Altadena.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Altadena
Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Altadena or any other city in California or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Altadena are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.
Passport Service for Cities Near Altadena
Residents of the following cities that are close to Altadena can consider using the passport office services in Altadena for their passport application sealing needs.
Altadena California, La Cañada Flintridge California, Pasadena California, San Marino California, South Pasadena California, Sierra Madre California, La Crescenta-Montrose California, Alhambra California, Arcadia California, San Gabriel California, Glendale California, Temple City California, Monrovia California, Rosemead California, Monterey Park California, Burbank California, Duarte California, Bradbury California, El Monte California, South El Monte California
Passport Expediting in Altadena, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Altadena. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Altadena, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Altadena simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Altadena contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 2 passport offices in Altadena.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Altadena to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Altadena, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Los Angeles Passport Agency, it's not too far from Altadena and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Los Angeles Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Altadena.
Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.
One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Altadena.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - E Washington Blvd - (1.8 mi)Rite Aid Shopping Center
1443 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena CA 91104
(626) 529-0325
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9694 - Pasadena - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
900 North Lake Avenue
Pasadena CA 91104
(626) 794-4714
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #9139 - Pasadena - (2.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Lake Avenue & Orange Grove
670 N Lake Ave
Pasadena CA 91101
(626) 585-8926
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9848 - Pasadena - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
20 East Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena CA 91103
(626) 795-6609
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - La Canada - (2.4 mi)
Across From Trader Joes (Livescan Is Available By Appointment Only)
466 Foothill Blvd
La Canada CA 91011
(818) 952-0981
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - N Lake Ave - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
254 N Lake Ave
Pasadena CA 91101
(626) 229-9981
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #11442 - Pasadena - (3.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of 310 S. Lake & Del Mar
310 S Lake Ave
Pasadena CA 91101
(626) 583-8066
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #10764 - Pasadena - (3.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Sierra Madre & Colorado
2376 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena CA 91107
(626) 768-4040
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - E Colorado Blvd - (3.5 mi)
Vons Pasadena Plaza Corner Of Colorado Blvd & Sierra Madre
2335 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena CA 91107
(626) 304-0383
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - S Fair Oaks Ave - (3.6 mi)
Ne Corner Of California Blvd, Next To Starbucks
556 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena CA 91105
(626) 564-0690
Price: Cost varies by location