Laguna Niguel, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Laguna Niguel, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel, California and Expedited Passport service options for Laguna Niguel.
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 Laguna Niguel California
Showing the single passport office in Laguna Niguel:
Laguna Niguel Post Office |
30001 Niguel Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Other passport offices near Laguna Niguel California
San Juan Capistrano - Mission Viejo Branch - Mission Viejo - 2.7 MilesDana Point Post Office - Dana Point - 3.6 Miles
Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo - 4.9 Miles
Laguna Hills Branch Post Office - Laguna Hills - 5 Miles
El Toro Post Office - Lake Forest - 5.9 Miles
San Clemente Post Office - San Clemente - 6.7 Miles
Rancho San Clemente Station - San Clemente - 6.8 Miles
Santa Margarita Carrier Annex Post Office (Rancho) - Rancho Santa Margarita - 8 Miles
Corona Del Mar Post Office - Corona Del Mar - 9 Miles
Irvine Main Post Office - Irvine - 9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Laguna Niguel
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 - 48.8 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 55.1 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 342.8 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 354.8 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 576.4 Miles
Laguna Niguel, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Laguna Niguel, there is one less than 100 miles from Laguna Niguel.
* 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 Laguna Niguel
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 Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel
Residents of the following cities that are close to Laguna Niguel can consider using the passport office services in Laguna Niguel for their passport application sealing needs.
Laguna Niguel California, Aliso Viejo California, San Juan Capistrano California, Dana Point California, Laguna Beach California, Mission Viejo California, Laguna Woods California, Lake Forest California, San Clemente California, Coto De Caza California, Rancho Santa Margarita California, Irvine California, Newport Beach California, Costa Mesa California, Tustin California, Fountain Valley California, Huntington Beach California, Orange California, Villa Park California, Garden Grove California
Passport Expediting in Laguna Niguel, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Laguna Niguel. 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 Laguna Niguel, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Laguna Niguel simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Laguna Niguel contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
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 Laguna Niguel.
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 Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Los Angeles Passport Agency, it's not too far from Laguna Niguel and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Los Angeles Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Laguna Niguel.
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 Laguna Niguel
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 Laguna Niguel.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #10852 - Laguna Niguel - (0.3 mi)Northeast Corner Of Alicia & Crown Valley
30192 Town Center Dr
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
(949) 495-8414
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Laguna Niguel - (0.3 mi)
Crown Valley & Alicia Next To Vons
30262 Crown Valley Pkwy
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
(949) 363-0630
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8880 - Laguna Niguel - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
29995 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
(949) 495-2383
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Laguna Niguel - (1.1 mi)
Laguna Heights Marketplace Shopping Center At Marina Hills And Golden Lantern
30251 Golden Lantern
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
(949) 249-1200
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #3057 - Laguna Niguel - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
30261 Golden Lantern
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
(949) 363-0482
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6975 - Laguna Niguel - (1.9 mi)
Northeast Corner Of La Paz & Aliso Creek
27982 La Paz Rd
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
(949) 360-8215
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8863 - Laguna Niguel - (2 mi)
Photo Center
28221 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
(949) 831-2011
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Laguna Niguel - (2.1 mi)
Corner Of Greenfield & Crown Valley Pkwy Next To Ralphs Supermarket
28241 Crown Valley Pkwy
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
(949) 831-1878
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9912 - Dana Point - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
32575 Golden Lantern Street
Dana Point CA 92629
(949) 248-4803
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Laguna Niguel Store - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
27470 Alicia Pkwy
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
949-360-9459
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44