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Canyon, California Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Canyon, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process

Canyon Post Office
99 Pinehurst Rd
Canyon CA, 94516

In Canyon, 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 Canyon 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 Canyon, 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 Canyon, California and Expedited Passport service options for Canyon.

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 Canyon California

Showing the single passport office in Canyon:

Canyon Post Office

99 Pinehurst Rd
Canyon, CA 94516

 

Other passport offices near Canyon California

Orinda Post Office - Orinda - 3 Miles
Piedmont Post Office - Oakland - 3.1 Miles
Moraga Post Office - Moraga - 3.4 Miles
North Oakland Post Office - Oakland - 3.5 Miles
Oakland Civic Center Post Office - Oakland - 4.1 Miles
University of CA-Dept. of Recreational Sports - Berkeley - 4.1 Miles
Oakland City Clerk - Oakland - 4.3 Miles
Berkeley Post Office - Berkeley - 4.4 Miles
Lafayette Post Office - Lafayette - 4.6 Miles
Oakland Main Post Office - Oakland - 5.5 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Canyon

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 - 10.3 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 290.4 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 392.8 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 586.2 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 650.4 Miles



Canyon, California Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Canyon 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 Canyon 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 Canyon will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Canyon, there is one less than 100 miles from Canyon.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Canyon

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 Canyon 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 Canyon 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 Canyon

Residents of the following cities that are close to Canyon can consider using the passport office services in Canyon for their passport application sealing needs.

Piedmont California, Orinda California, Moraga California, Emeryville California, Berkeley California, Lafayette California, Alameda California, Albany California, Kensington California, San Leandro California, Walnut Creek California, Alamo California, El Cerrito California, Danville California, Castro Valley California, Richmond California, El Sobrante California, San Ramon California, Pacheco California, San Pablo California

Passport Expediting in Canyon, California

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Canyon. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Canyon, California

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Canyon simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Canyon contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Canyon?

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Canyon, 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 Canyon.
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 Canyon to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Canyon?

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 Canyon, 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 Canyon residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10.3 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.

How much does a passport cost in Canyon?

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 Canyon

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 Canyon.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

CVS #9929 - Oakland - (1 mi)
Photo Center
2000 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland CA 94611
(510) 339-8535
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - La Salle Ave - (1.1 mi)
Montclair / Piedmont In Front Of Crogan's
6114 La Salle Ave
Oakland CA 94611
(510) 339-9757
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Lincoln Square Shopping Center - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
4100 Redwood Rd
Oakland CA 94619
(510) 990-0826
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #9226 - Oakland - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
3320 Fruitvale Avenue
Oakland CA 94602
(510) 530-3156
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #1536 - Oakland - (2.8 mi)
High Street & Redding
3434 High St
Oakland CA 94619
(510) 261-1984
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Orinda - (2.9 mi)
Easy Access From Hwy 24 On Village Side Next To Village Pizza.
21 Orinda Way
Orinda CA 94563
(925) 254-4490
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Moraga Center Shopping Center - (2.9 mi)
Safeway Shopping Center across from Moraga Hardware and between Bianca's Deli and CVS
1480 Moraga Rd
Moraga CA 94556
(925) 376-4480
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #10526 - Oakland - (2.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Lake Park & Lakeshore
3250 Lakeshore Ave
Oakland CA 94610
(510) 271-0843
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Piedmont Ave - (3 mi)
Next Door To Starbucks
4096 Piedmont Ave
Oakland CA 94611
(510) 923-0550
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #9130 - Oakland - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
175 41st Street
Oakland CA 94611
(510) 658-3496
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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