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Ferndale, California Passport Office Information


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

Ferndale Post Office
536 Main St
Ferndale CA, 95536

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

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 Ferndale California

Showing the single passport office in Ferndale:

Ferndale Post Office

536 Main St
Ferndale, CA 95536

 

Other passport offices near Ferndale California

Rio Dell Post Office - Rio Dell - 6.9 Miles
Petrolia Post Office - Petrolia - 8.5 Miles
Hydesville Post Office - Hydesville - 8.6 Miles
Fortuna Post Office - Fortuna - 9.1 Miles
Eureka Downtown Station - Eureka - 20.6 Miles
Myers Flat Post Office - Myers Flat - 21 Miles
Bayside Post Office - Bayside - 24.3 Miles
Arcata Post Office - Arcata - 25.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Ferndale

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 - 182.4 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 436.2 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 473.6 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 575.8 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 813.4 Miles



Ferndale, California Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Ferndale 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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale will need to visit a passport office.
* Ferndale isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Ferndale

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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale

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

Ferndale California, Rio Dell California, Fortuna California, Arcata California, Blue Lake California, Garberville California, Trinidad California, Laytonville California, Fort Bragg California, Lewiston California, Mendocino California, Willits California, Shasta Lake California, Fort Jones California, Upper Lake California, Weed California, Montague California

Passport Expediting in Ferndale, California

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

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

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 Ferndale.
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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale?

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 Ferndale, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The San Francisco Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 182.4 miles from Ferndale, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.

How much does a passport cost in Ferndale?

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 Ferndale

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 Ferndale.

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

Walgreens #9703 - Fortuna - (8.4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Fortuna & Strongs Creek
1065 S Fortuna Blvd
Fortuna CA 95540
(707) 726-0377
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Eureka Store - (19.2 mi)
Photo Center
3300 Broadway Bayshore Mall
Eureka CA 95501
707-683-4705
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #3939 - Eureka - (19.3 mi)
Photo Center
800 West Harris St Suite 20
Eureka CA 95503
(707) 443-8311
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5863 - Eureka - (19.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Harrison & Harris
2525 Harris St
Eureka CA 95503
(707) 444-0521
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Costco Store #125 - Eureka - (19.9 mi)
Photo Center
1006 W Wabash Ave
Eureka CA 95501
(707) 441-8750
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
UPS Store - Eureka - (19.9 mi)
We Have Moved To 1632 Broadway, Eureka. Next To O'Reilly Auto Parts, Behind Jack In The Box.
1632 Broadway St
Eureka CA 95501
(707) 445-3820
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #4681 - Eureka - (20 mi)
Southwest Corner Broadway & 14Th
1424 Broadway
Eureka CA 95501
(707) 441-1900
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #9681 - Eureka - (20.7 mi)
Photo Center
1105 Myrtle Avenue
Eureka CA 95501
(707) 443-5081
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #9482 - Arcata - (25.2 mi)
Photo Center
600 F Street
Arcata CA 95521
(707) 822-2479
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #10513 - Mckinleyville - (29.1 mi)
Photo Center
1720 Central Ave
Mckinleyville CA 95519
(707) 839-5621
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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