Glendale, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Glendale, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Glendale, 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 Glendale 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, California and Expedited Passport service options for Glendale.
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 Glendale California
Showing the single passport office in Glendale:
![]() | Glendale Main Post Office |
313 E Broadway
Glendale, CA 91205
Other passport offices near Glendale California
Griffith Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 1.2 MilesGlassell Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 1.2 Miles
York Finance Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.2 Miles
Eagle Rock Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.8 Miles
Highland Park Finance Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 3.1 Miles
Los Feliz Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 3.1 Miles
Edendale Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 3.4 Miles
Lincoln Retail Store Post Office - Los Angeles - 4.1 Miles
El Sereno Postal Store - Los Angeles - 4.4 Miles
Terminal Annex Post Office-Alameda Station - Los Angeles - 4.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Glendale
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 - 11.3 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 100.4 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 297.6 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 389 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 608.4 Miles
Glendale, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Glendale 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 Glendale 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 Glendale will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Glendale, there is one less than 100 miles from Glendale.
* 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 Glendale
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 Glendale 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 Glendale 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 Glendale
Residents of the following cities that are close to Glendale can consider using the passport office services in Glendale for their passport application sealing needs.
Glendale California, Burbank California, La Cañada Flintridge California, South Pasadena California, Pasadena California, Universal City California, La Crescenta-Montrose California, Alhambra California, Altadena California, West Hollywood California, San Marino California, North Hollywood California, San Gabriel California, Monterey Park California, Studio City California, East Los Angeles California, Vernon California, Beverly Hills California, Rosemead California, Commerce California
Passport Expediting in Glendale, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Glendale. 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 Glendale, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Glendale simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Glendale 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale.
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 Glendale 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale residents, there is a regional passport facility only 11.3 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 Glendale 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.
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 Glendale.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #9614 - Glendale - (0.6 mi)Photo Center
1122 East Broadway, Southwest Corner Of East Broadway And Chevy Chase Drive
Glendale CA 91205
(818) 547-0170
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Glendale - (0.9 mi)
Corner Of Glendale & Lexington Across From Whole Foods
350 N Glendale Ave
Glendale CA 91206
(818) 241-6300
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9787 - Glendale - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
3943 San Fernando Road
Glendale CA 91204
(818) 549-2270
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #10445 - Glendale - (1 mi)
Photo Center
125 N. Central Ave
Glendale CA 91203
(818) 637-2758
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Glendale - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
500 W Colorado St
Glendale CA 91204
(818) 484-7944
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #130 - Los Feliz - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
2901 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90039
(323) 644-5201
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - W Ave 40 - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
3756 W Ave 40
Los Angeles CA 90065
(323) 259-5000
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6854 - Los Angeles - (1.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Eagle Rock & Colorado
2222 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90041
(323) 254-4593
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9685 - Los Angeles - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
2240 Fairpark Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90041
(323) 254-7346
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #6976 - Los Angeles - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
4414 York Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90041
(323) 344-4443
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99