La Crescenta, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in La Crescenta, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In La Crescenta, 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 La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta, 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 La Crescenta, California and Expedited Passport service options for La Crescenta.
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 La Crescenta California
Showing the single passport office in La Crescenta:
 | La Crescenta Post Office |
3300 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Other passport offices near La Crescenta California
La Canada Main Post Office - La Canada - 3.4 MilesSunland Post Office - Sunland - 4 Miles
Glendale Main Post Office - Glendale - 5.4 Miles
Burbank Post Office - Burbank - 5.9 Miles
Altadena Library District - Altadena - 6 Miles
Sun Valley Post Office - San Fernando Valley - 6.3 Miles
Altadena Post Office - Altadena - 6.4 Miles
Eagle Rock Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 6.5 Miles
Pasadena Main Post Office - Pasadena - 6.6 Miles
Glassell Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to La Crescenta
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 - 14.8 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 105.4 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 293.1 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 390.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 609.5 Miles
La Crescenta, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to La Crescenta, there is one less than 100 miles from La Crescenta.
* 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 La Crescenta
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 La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta
Residents of the following cities that are close to La Crescenta can consider using the passport office services in La Crescenta for their passport application sealing needs.
La Crescenta-Montrose California, La Cañada Flintridge California, Burbank California, Glendale California, Altadena California, Pasadena California, North Hollywood California, Universal City California, South Pasadena California, Studio City California, San Marino California, San Fernando California, Alhambra California, West Hollywood California, Sierra Madre California, Van Nuys California, San Gabriel California, Sherman Oaks California, Arcadia California, Monterey Park California
Passport Expediting in La Crescenta, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in La Crescenta. 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 La Crescenta, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in La Crescenta simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta, 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 La Crescenta.
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 La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta, 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 La Crescenta residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14.8 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 La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta
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 La Crescenta.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #1606 - La Crescenta - (0.5 mi)Northwest Corner Of Ramsdell & Foothill
3001 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta CA 91214
(818) 541-7840
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - La Crescenta - (1 mi)
North Side Of Foothill Blvd Between Raymond/Rosemont (Ralph's Sc)
2629 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta CA 91214
(818) 957-7555
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9786 - Tujunga - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
6588 West Foothill Boulevard
Tujunga CA 91042
(818) 446-0647
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Montrose - (2.2 mi)
Indian Spring Plaza (Vons) Between 2 Freeway And Montrose Avenue
2029 Verdugo Blvd
Montrose CA 91020
(818) 957-3132
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9647 - Montrose - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
2037 Verdugo Boulevard
Montrose CA 91020
(818) 248-8018
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - La Canada - (3.6 mi)
Across From Trader Joes (Livescan Is Available By Appointment Only)
466 Foothill Blvd
La Canada CA 91011
(818) 952-0981
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6250 - Burbank - (4.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of San Fernando & Alameda
1028 S San Fernando Blvd
Burbank CA 91502
(818) 729-9283
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9658 - Burbank - (4.6 mi)
Photo Center
101 East Alameda Avenue
Burbank CA 91502
(818) 563-2724
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Burbank - (4.6 mi)
North Of Burbank Blvd In K-Mart/ Chuck E Cheese Shopping Center
928 N San Fernando Blvd
Burbank CA 91504
(818) 842-5200
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #15469 - Glendale - (4.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Brand & Glenoaks
105 E Glenoaks Blvd
Glendale CA 91207
(818) 745-1173
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99