Culver City, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Culver City, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Culver City, 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 Culver City 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 Culver City, 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 Culver City, California and Expedited Passport service options for Culver City.
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 Culver City California
Showing the single passport office in Culver City:
 | Culver City-City Clerk's Office |
9770 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
Other passport offices near Culver City California
Palms Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 0.7 MilesMar Vista Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.1 Miles
Westside Pavilion Postal Store - Los Angeles - 2.2 Miles
Preuss Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.3 Miles
Rancho Park Station - Los Angeles - 2.4 Miles
Ray Charles Station, West Adams Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.6 Miles
Baldwin Hills Plaza Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.8 Miles
Crenshaw Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.9 Miles
Westchester Postal Store - Los Angeles - 2.9 Miles
Beverly Hills Main Post Office - Beverly Hills - 3.3 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Culver City
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 - 3.6 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 98.9 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 298.2 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 394.4 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 614.4 Miles
Culver City, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Culver City 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 Culver City 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 Culver City will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Culver City, there is one less than 100 miles from Culver City.
* 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 Culver City
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 Culver City 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 Culver City 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 Culver City
Residents of the following cities that are close to Culver City can consider using the passport office services in Culver City for their passport application sealing needs.
Culver City California, Beverly Hills California, Marina del Rey California, Venice California, Inglewood California, Brentwood California, West Hollywood California, Santa Monica California, Lennox California, El Segundo California, Hawthorne California, Pacific Palisades California, Universal City California, Studio City California, South Los Angeles California, Manhattan Beach California, Lawndale California, Vernon California, Sherman Oaks California, Huntington Park California
Passport Expediting in Culver City, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Culver City. 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 Culver City, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Culver City simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Culver City 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 Culver City, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Los Angeles 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 Culver City.
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 Culver City 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 Culver City, 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 Culver City residents, there is a regional passport facility only 3.6 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Los Angeles Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Please also check the nearby regional passport office list for other regional, passport-issuing facilities near Culver City as there are other options available.
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 Culver City
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 Culver City.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Venice Blvd - (0.6 mi)On The Corner Of Motor & Venice
10401 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90034
(310) 287-2269
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8879 - Los Angeles - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
8985 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90034
(310) 838-1049
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Raintree Plaza - (1 mi)
Raintree Plaza At Jefferson And Overland
10736 Jefferson Blvd
Culver City CA 90230
(310) 558-4778
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9563 - Los Angeles - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
3458 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90034
(310) 839-9055
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9212 - Los Angeles - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
1843 South La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90035
(310) 558-0373
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8847 - Los Angeles - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
3010 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90034
(310) 478-9821
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9580 - Los Angeles - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
5101 West Rodeo Road
Los Angeles CA 90016
(323) 936-0279
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - W Pico Blvd - (2.1 mi)
4 Blocks East Of Overland
10573 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90064
(310) 474-7383
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9573 - Culver City - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
6299 South Bristol Parkway
Culver City CA 90230
(310) 641-4426
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Mar Vista - (2.2 mi)
Centinela And Venice Blvd
12405 Venice Blvd
Mar Vista CA 90066
(310) 915-6580
Price: Cost varies by location