El Cajon, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in El Cajon, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In El Cajon, 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 El Cajon 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, California and Expedited Passport service options for El Cajon.
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 El Cajon California
Showing the single passport office in El Cajon:
 | El Cajon Main Post Office |
401 W Lexington Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Other passport offices near El Cajon California
Navajo Station Post Office - San Diego - 2.1 MilesSantee Post Office - Santee - 2.6 Miles
La Mesa/Spring Valley Post Office - Spring Valley - 4 Miles
Lemon Grove Post Office - Lemon Grove - 4.3 Miles
Lakeside Post Office - Lakeside - 4.4 Miles
Andrew Jackson Station Post Office - San Diego - 4.9 Miles
San Diego-Grantville Station Post Office - San Diego - 6.1 Miles
Tierrasanta Postal Store - San Diego - 6.8 Miles
Jamul Post Office - Jamul - 7.1 Miles
Encanto Station Post Office - San Diego - 7.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to El Cajon
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 Diego Passport Agency - 10.6 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 105.7 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 312.3 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 400 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 535.2 Miles
El Cajon, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in El Cajon 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 El Cajon 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 El Cajon will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to El Cajon, there is one less than 100 miles from El Cajon.
* 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 El Cajon
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 El Cajon 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 El Cajon 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 El Cajon
Residents of the following cities that are close to El Cajon can consider using the passport office services in El Cajon for their passport application sealing needs.
El Cajon California, Santee California, La Mesa California, Spring Valley California, Lakeside California, Lemon Grove California, National City California, Poway California, Alpine California, Chula Vista California, Coronado California, Imperial Beach California, La Jolla California, Ramona California, Ontiveros Baja California, Las Moras Baja California, Rancho Hernández Baja California, Quiñones Baja California, China Baja California, Santa Martha Baja California
Passport Expediting in El Cajon, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in El Cajon. 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 El Cajon, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in El Cajon simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in El Cajon 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 El Cajon, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the San Diego 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 El Cajon.
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 El Cajon 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10.6 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the San Diego 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 El Cajon 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 El Cajon
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 El Cajon.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart El Cajon Store - (0.4 mi)Photo Center
605 Fletcher Pkwy
El Cajon CA 92020
619-440-4699
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #9818 - El Cajon - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
572 Fletcher Parkway
El Cajon CA 92020
(619) 440-3701
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8842 - El Cajon - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
426 East Chase Avenue, Chase Avenue And Avocado Boulevard
El Cajon CA 92020
(619) 447-1069
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - El Cajon - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
1201 Avocado Ave
El Cajon CA 92020
(619) 938-4988
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9173 - El Cajon - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
2760 Fletcher Parkway
El Cajon CA 92020
(619) 461-4411
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - San Carlos Village - (1.8 mi)
Next to Starbucks and 24 Hour Fitness
8898 Navajo Rd
San Diego CA 92119
(619) 741-0912
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9114 - El Cajon - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
1299 Broadway
El Cajon CA 92021
(619) 441-8040
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5844 - El Cajon - (1.9 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 2Nd & Main
215 N 2Nd St
El Cajon CA 92021
(619) 401-0761
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #7176 - San Diego - (1.9 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Lake Murray & Navajo
8766 Navajo Rd
San Diego CA 92119
(619) 667-8764
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart La Mesa Store - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
5500 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa CA 91942
619-337-2761
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44