McArthur, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in McArthur, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In McArthur, 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 McArthur 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 McArthur, 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 McArthur, California and Expedited Passport service options for McArthur.
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 McArthur California
Showing the single passport office in McArthur:
 | McArthur Post Office |
44160 Ca-299 E
McArthur, CA 96056
Other passport offices near McArthur California
Bieber Post Office - Bieber - 7.5 MilesBurney Post Office - Burney - 24.3 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to McArthur
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 - 201.3 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 399.7 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 435.4 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 531.3 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 721.8 Miles
McArthur, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in McArthur 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 McArthur 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 McArthur will need to visit a passport office.
* McArthur 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.
- 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 McArthur
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 McArthur 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 McArthur 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 McArthur
Residents of the following cities that are close to McArthur can consider using the passport office services in McArthur for their passport application sealing needs.
Fall River Mills California, Burney California, Chester California, Westwood California, Greenville California, Dunsmuir California, Mount Shasta California, Shasta Lake California, Tulelake California, Weed California, Anderson California, Merrill Oregon, Dorris California, Herlong California, Bonanza Oregon, Tehama California, Montague California, Portola California, Paradise California, Lewiston California
Passport Expediting in McArthur, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in McArthur. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in McArthur, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in McArthur simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in McArthur 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, the downside to being in McArthur and needing a passport is that there is no regional passport office nearby. If you need a passport quickly, you will have limited options. With most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in McArthur.
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 McArthur 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 McArthur, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). There are no regional passport issuing offices within 200 miles. You might want to consider using a private passport courier that can expedite your passport application.
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 McArthur.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #10421 - Susanville - (41.8 mi)Northwest Corner Of Fair Grounds Road & Main
2875 Main St
Susanville CA 96130
(530) 257-1020
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Susanville Store - (41.9 mi)
Photo Center
2900 Main St
Susanville CA 96130
530-251-2592
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Redding Supercenter - (60.1 mi)
Photo Center
1515 Dana Dr
Redding CA 96003
530-221-3580
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Costco Store #133 - Redding - (60.1 mi)
Photo Center
1300 Dana Dr
Redding CA 96003
(530) 222-0199
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - Redding - (60.5 mi)
Behind Kohl's Center And Trader Joe's ~ Look For The Bright Red Ups Store Signs
1095 Hilltop Dr
Redding CA 96003
(530) 226-5192
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #5699 - Redding - (60.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Hilltop & Lake
115 Lake Blvd E
Redding CA 96003
(530) 229-1519
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #3911 - Redding - (60.8 mi)
Photo Center
1060 East Cypress Avenue
Redding CA 96002
(530) 221-5575
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #4243 - Redding - (60.9 mi)
East Cypress Avenue & Churn Creek
980 E Cypress Ave
Redding CA 96002
(530) 221-5028
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5781 - Redding - (62.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Court & Eureka
1775 Eureka Way
Redding CA 96001
(530) 241-3294
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Anderson Supercenter - (62.4 mi)
Photo Center
5000 Rhonda Rd
Anderson CA 96007
530-378-1013
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44