Burlingame, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Burlingame, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Burlingame, California there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Burlingame 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 1 passport office in Burlingame, there are (800) 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 the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Burlingame, California and Expedited Passport service options for Burlingame.
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 Burlingame California
Showing the single passport office in Burlingame:
 | Burlingame MPO |
220 Park Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
Other passport offices near Burlingame California
San Mateo Public Library - San Mateo - 1.9 MilesMillbrae Post Office - Millbrae - 2.5 Miles
San Mateo Post Office - San Mateo - 2.9 Miles
San Francisco Airport Branch - San Francisco - 3.6 Miles
San Bruno MPO - San Bruno - 5 Miles
Belmont Post Office - Belmont - 5.1 Miles
South San Francisco Post Office - South San Francisco - 5.9 Miles
El Granada Post Office - El Granada - 6.3 Miles
San Carlos Post Office - San Carlos - 6.4 Miles
Linda Mar Station - Pacifica - 6.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Burlingame
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 - 13.2 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 284 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 386.5 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 602.1 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 650.7 Miles
Burlingame, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Burlingame 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 Burlingame 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 Burlingame will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Burlingame, there is one less than 100 miles from Burlingame.
* 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 Burlingame
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 Burlingame 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 Burlingame 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 Burlingame
Residents of the following cities that are close to Burlingame can consider using the passport office services in Burlingame for their passport application sealing needs.
Burlingame California, San Mateo California, Millbrae California, Foster City California, Belmont California, South San Francisco California, San Carlos California, Pacifica California, Half Moon Bay California, Brisbane California, Montara California, Colma California, Daly City California, Woodside California, Atherton California, Menlo Park California, East Palo Alto California, Portola Valley California, Stanford California, Palo Alto California
Passport Expediting in Burlingame, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Burlingame. 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 Burlingame, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Burlingame simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Burlingame 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 Burlingame, 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 is only one passport office in Burlingame.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Burlingame 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 Burlingame, 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 Burlingame residents, there is a regional passport facility only 13.2 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 Burlingame
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 Burlingame.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #12257 - Burlingame - (1 mi)Southeast Corner Of El Camino Real & Burlingame
260 El Camino Real
Burlingame CA 94010
(650) 342-2977
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Burlingame - (1.2 mi)
At Park And Primrose, Across The Street From Citibank
1325 Howard Ave
Burlingame CA 94010
(650) 348-7447
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6655 - Burlingame - (1.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Chula Vista & Broadway
1160 Broadway
Burlingame CA 94010
(650) 347-3026
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9940 - San Mateo - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
872 North Delaware Street
San Mateo CA 94401
(650) 342-7448
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Burlingame - (1.9 mi)
Burlingame Plaza Shopping Center At Trousdale And El Camino Real (Behind See's Candy)
1534 Plaza Ln
Burlingame CA 94010
(650) 692-0820
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9811 - Burlingame - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
1871 El Camino Real
Burlingame CA 94010
(650) 692-5065
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7970 - Millbrae - (2 mi)
45 South El Camino Real
45 S El Camino Real
Millbrae CA 94030
(650) 697-3970
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - San Mateo - (2.1 mi)
Downtown Between B Street And Ellsworth
204 E 2nd Ave
San Mateo CA 94401
(650) 344-1333
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #3296 - San Mateo - (2.1 mi)
East 3Rd Avenue & Ellsworth
191 E 3Rd Ave
San Mateo CA 94401
(650) 342-2723
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Millbrae - (2.4 mi)
Between Hillcrest And Taylor Blvd. One Block South Of Post Office
423 Broadway
Millbrae CA 94030
(650) 697-3246
Price: Cost varies by location