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Carson, California Passport Office Information


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

Carson Branch Post Office
21350 Avalon Blvd
Carson CA, 90745

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

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 Carson California

Showing the single passport office in Carson:

Carson Branch Post Office

21350 Avalon Blvd
Carson, CA 90745

 

Other passport offices near Carson California

Wilmington Main Post Office - Wilmington - 2.4 Miles
Harbor City Post Office - Harbor City - 2.5 Miles
Lomita Post Office - Lomita - 3.1 Miles
Torrance Main Post Office - Torrance - 3.1 Miles
Torrance City Clerk's Office - Torrance - 3.8 Miles
Compton Main Post Office - Compton - 4.8 Miles
Long Beach City Clerk's Office - Long Beach - 4.9 Miles
Long Beach Downtown Station Post Office - Long Beach - 5 Miles
San Pedro Post Office - San Pedro - 5.2 Miles
Palos Verdes Peninsula Post Office - Palos Verdes Peninsula - 5.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Carson

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 - 16.7 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 85.9 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 311.2 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 385.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 606.4 Miles



Carson, California Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Carson

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 Carson 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 Carson 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 Carson

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

Carson California, Wilmington California, Lomita California, Torrance California, Gardena California, Compton California, Long Beach California, San Pedro California, Willowbrook California, East Rancho Dominguez California, Lawndale California, Redondo Beach California, South Los Angeles California, Paramount California, Lakewood California, Lynwood California, Hermosa Beach California, Hawthorne California, Rancho Palos Verdes California, Manhattan Beach California

Passport Expediting in Carson, California

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Carson. 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 Carson, California

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Carson simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Carson 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 Carson?

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 is only one passport office in Carson.
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 Carson 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 Carson?

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 Carson, 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 Carson 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 Carson.

How much does a passport cost in Carson?

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 Carson

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 Carson.

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

UPS Store - Carson - Carson Street - (0.5 mi)
One block west of Avalon and Carson Street
552 E Carson St
Carson CA 90745
(424) 570-0564
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #8839 - Carson - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
150 West Carson Street
Carson CA 90745
(310) 549-6500
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #5012 - Carson - (1 mi)
Photo Center
23806 Main Street
Carson CA 90745
(310) 952-6640
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #10022 - Torrance - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
1303 W. Sepulveda Blvd
Torrance CA 90501
(310) 784-1351
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8840 - Wilmington - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
311c West Pacific Coast Highway
Wilmington CA 90744
(310) 513-0760
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7481 - Torrance - (2.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Western & Sepulveda
22930 S Western Ave
Torrance CA 90501
(310) 517-1851
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5591 - Harbor City - (2.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Western & Lomita
24930 Western Ave
Harbor City CA 90710
(310) 891-1264
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Carson - (2.9 mi)
1/4 Mile West Of Intersection Of Albertoni & Avalon
335 E Albertoni St
Carson CA 90746
(310) 217-1214
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Torrance - (3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Sepulveda And Crenshaw
2390 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance CA 90501
(310) 787-9564
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #9543 - Lomita - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
2001 Pacific Coast Highway
Lomita CA 90717
(310) 517-9535
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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