Lawndale, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Lawndale, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Lawndale, 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 Lawndale 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 Lawndale, 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 Lawndale, California and Expedited Passport service options for Lawndale.
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 Lawndale California
Showing the single passport office in Lawndale:
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4320 Marine Ave
Lawndale, CA 90260
Other passport offices near Lawndale California
Hawthorne Main Post Office - Hawthorne - 1.8 MilesHermosa Beach City Clerk's Office - Hermosa Beach - 2.6 Miles
Redondo Beach Main Post Office - Redondo Beach - 2.9 Miles
Redondo Beach City Clerk's Office - Redondo Beach - 3.2 Miles
Torrance City Clerk's Office - Torrance - 3.2 Miles
Torrance Main Post Office - Torrance - 3.7 Miles
Wagner Branch Post Office - Los Angeles - 3.8 Miles
Hillcrest Station Post Office, Inglewood - Inglewood - 4.2 Miles
Airport Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 4.3 Miles
Inglewood Public Library - Inglewood - 4.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Lawndale
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 - 11.2 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 91.6 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 305.5 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 390.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 611.2 Miles
Lawndale, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Lawndale 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 Lawndale 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 Lawndale will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Lawndale, there is one less than 100 miles from Lawndale.
* 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 Lawndale
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 Lawndale 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 Lawndale 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 Lawndale
Residents of the following cities that are close to Lawndale can consider using the passport office services in Lawndale for their passport application sealing needs.
Lawndale California, Hawthorne California, Gardena California, Hermosa Beach California, Manhattan Beach California, Lennox California, Redondo Beach California, Torrance California, El Segundo California, South Los Angeles California, Inglewood California, Carson California, Willowbrook California, Lomita California, Compton California, Lynwood California, Marina del Rey California, East Rancho Dominguez California, Wilmington California, South Gate California
Passport Expediting in Lawndale, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Lawndale. 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 Lawndale, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Lawndale simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Lawndale 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 Lawndale, 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 Lawndale.
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 Lawndale 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 Lawndale, 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 Lawndale residents, there is a regional passport facility only 11.2 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 Lawndale 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 Lawndale.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #7191 - Lawndale - (0 mi)Photo Center
15718 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale CA 90260
(310) 970-7440
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9588 - Lawndale - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
15103 South Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale CA 90260
(310) 679-7619
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6496 - Redondo Beach - (0.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hawthorne & Artesia
2321 Hawthorne Blvd
Redondo Beach CA 90278
(310) 214-4891
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9137 - Hawthorne - (0.9 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Prarie & Rosecrans
14250 Prairie Ave
Hawthorne CA 90250
(310) 978-9167
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8831 - Hawthorne - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
3880 West Rosecrans Boulevard
Hawthorne CA 90250
(310) 675-0359
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #5809 - Hawthorne - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
4775 West Rosecrans Avenue
Hawthorne CA 90250
(310) 263-7330
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9475 - Torrance - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
4320 Redondo Beach Boulevard
Torrance CA 90504
(310) 542-7327
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #671 - Hawthorne - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
14501 Hindry Avenue
Hawthorne CA 90250
(310) 727-0403
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - North Redondo Beach - (1.4 mi)
Next To Carl's Jr. (between Blossom and Rindge)
2110 Artesia Blvd
Redondo Beach CA 90278
(310) 318-3000
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #10795 - Redondo Beach - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
2115 Artesia Blvd. Suite 100
Redondo Beach CA 90278
(424) 408-6006
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99