Claremont, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Claremont, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Claremont, California there are (3) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Claremont 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 3 passport offices in Claremont, there are (796) 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 Claremont, California and Expedited Passport service options for Claremont.
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 Claremont California
Showing 3 passport offices in Claremont:
Claremont-Joslyn Senior Center |
660 N Mountain Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
A. Hughes Community Center |
1700 Danbury Rd
Claremont, CA 91711
Claremont Post Office |
140 Harvard Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
Other passport offices near Claremont California
La Verne Post Office - La Verne - 2.5 MilesLa Verne City Clerk's Office - La Verne - 2.7 Miles
Montclair Post Office - Montclair - 3.4 Miles
Upland City Clerk's Office - Upland - 3.6 Miles
Upland Post Office - Upland - 3.8 Miles
San Dimas Main Post Office - San Dimas - 4.5 Miles
Pomona Main Post Office - Pomona - 4.6 Miles
Pomona Public Library - Pomona - 4.7 Miles
Ontario Main Post Office - Ontario - 6.1 Miles
Chino Post Office - Chino - 6.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Claremont
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 - 36.7 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 88.4 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 315.9 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 363.6 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 582.5 Miles
Claremont, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Claremont 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 Claremont 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 Claremont will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Claremont, there is one less than 100 miles from Claremont.
* 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 Claremont
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 Claremont 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 Claremont 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 Claremont
Residents of the following cities that are close to Claremont can consider using the passport office services in Claremont for their passport application sealing needs.
Claremont California, La Verne California, Montclair California, Upland California, Pomona California, San Dimas California, Ontario California, Rancho Cucamonga California, Chino California, Glendora California, Diamond Bar California, Covina California, Azusa California, Walnut California, Irwindale California, West Covina California, Eastvale California, Baldwin Park California, Bradbury California, Mira Loma California
Passport Expediting in Claremont, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Claremont. 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 Claremont, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Claremont simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Claremont 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 3 passport offices in Claremont.
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 Claremont 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 Claremont, 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 Claremont 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 Claremont.
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 Claremont
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 Claremont.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Claremont - (1.1 mi)Photo Center
2209 E Baseline Rd
Claremont CA 91711
(909) 920-5000
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #11112 - Upland - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
2121 West Baseline Road
Upland CA 91784
(909) 608-7833
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8895 - Pomona - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
775 East Foothill Boulevard
Pomona CA 91767
(909) 621-6708
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Claremont - (1.9 mi)
University Village At The Corner Of Indian Hill And Bonita
310 N Indian Hill Blvd
Claremont CA 91711
(909) 621-2112
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Upland Store - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
1540 W Foothill Blvd
Upland CA 91786
909-920-0274
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #6061 - Upland - (2.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Mountain & Foothill
1241 W Foothill Blvd
Upland CA 91786
(909) 985-2713
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Upland - (2.6 mi)
Ne Corner Of Mountain Ave And Foothill Blvd In Albertson's Center
1042 N Mountain Ave
Upland CA 91786
(909) 920-5888
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - La Verne - (2.6 mi)
Foothill & D St In Yogurtland / Starbucks Shopping Center
2105 Foothill Blvd
La Verne CA 91750
(909) 392-5544
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #686 - Montclair - (3 mi)
Photo Center
9404 Central Ave
Montclair CA 91763
(909) 575-5004
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #9709 - La Verne - (3 mi)
Photo Center
1479 Foothill Boulevard
La Verne CA 91750
(909) 593-7534
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99