Berkeley, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Berkeley, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Berkeley, 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, California and Expedited Passport service options for Berkeley.
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 Berkeley California
Showing 2 passport offices in Berkeley:
University of CA-Dept. of Recreational Sports |
2301 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Berkeley Post Office |
2000 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Other passport offices near Berkeley California
North Oakland Post Office - Oakland - 2 MilesAlbany City Clerk - Albany - 2.2 Miles
Piedmont Post Office - Oakland - 2.6 Miles
Orinda Post Office - Orinda - 3.4 Miles
Oakland City Clerk - Oakland - 3.9 Miles
Oakland Civic Center Post Office - Oakland - 4.1 Miles
Oakland Main Post Office - Oakland - 4.3 Miles
Canyon Post Office - Canyon - 5 Miles
Moraga Post Office - Moraga - 6.3 Miles
Richmond Post Office - Richmond - 6.3 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Berkeley
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.
San Francisco Passport Agency - 8.3 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 294.2 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 396.6 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 583.9 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 654.4 Miles
Berkeley, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Berkeley, there is one less than 100 miles from Berkeley.
* 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 Berkeley
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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley
Residents of the following cities that are close to Berkeley can consider using the passport office services in Berkeley for their passport application sealing needs.
Berkeley California, Albany California, Emeryville California, Kensington California, Piedmont California, El Cerrito California, Orinda California, Richmond California, Alameda California, Moraga California, El Sobrante California, Lafayette California, San Pablo California, Pinole California, Hercules California, Tiburon California, Walnut Creek California, Belvedere California, Rodeo California, San Leandro California
Passport Expediting in Berkeley, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Berkeley. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Berkeley, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Berkeley simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Berkeley contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Berkeley, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the San Francisco Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 2 passport offices in Berkeley.
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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). If you need it faster, luckily for Berkeley residents, there is a regional passport facility only 8.3 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the San Francisco Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
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.
List of places to get passport photos in Berkeley
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 Berkeley.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #10045 - Berkeley - (0.1 mi)Southwest Corner Of Telegraph & Bancroft
2310 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley CA 94704
(510) 848-5121
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Telegraph Ave - (0.3 mi)
Telegraph & Dwight, Across From Peet's Coffee
2512 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley CA 94704
(510) 843-0993
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #15025 - Berkeley - (0.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Shattuck & Allston
2190 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley CA 94704
(510) 849-4691
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10121 - Berkeley - (0.5 mi)
Photo Center
2655 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley CA 94704
(510) 549-9063
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Shattuck Ave - (0.5 mi)
Durant Avenue
2342 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley CA 94704
(510) 843-8288
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #3026 - Berkeley - (0.5 mi)
Photo Center
2300 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley CA 94704
(510) 549-4255
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13858 - Berkeley - (0.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Shattuck & Cedar
1607 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley CA 94709
(510) 423-9430
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4614 - Berkeley - (0.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Shattuck & Oregon
2801 Adeline St
Berkeley CA 94703
(510) 981-8392
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9941 - Berkeley - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
1451 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley CA 94709
(510) 849-0484
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Shattuck Ave - (0.9 mi)
Corner Of Rose And Shattuck
1400 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley CA 94709
(510) 647-9706
Price: Cost varies by location