Mission Viejo, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Mission Viejo, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Mission Viejo, California there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Mission Viejo 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 2 passport offices in Mission Viejo, there are (798) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Mission Viejo, California and Expedited Passport service options for Mission Viejo.
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 Mission Viejo California
Showing 2 passport offices in Mission Viejo:
 | San Juan Capistrano - Mission Viejo Branch |
28081 Marguerite Pky
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
| Mission Viejo Library |
100 Civic Ctr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Other passport offices near Mission Viejo California
El Toro Post Office - Lake Forest - 2 MilesSanta Margarita Carrier Annex Post Office (Rancho) - Rancho Santa Margarita - 2.7 Miles
Laguna Hills Branch Post Office - Laguna Hills - 2.7 Miles
Irvine Main Post Office - Irvine - 5.8 Miles
Laguna Niguel Post Office - Laguna Niguel - 6.5 Miles
Silverado Main Post Office - Silverado - 7.3 Miles
Northwood Station Post Office - Irvine - 7.9 Miles
Harvest Station-Irvine Post Office - Irvine - 9.2 Miles
Dana Point Post Office - Dana Point - 9.9 Miles
UC Irvine - Passport Application Acceptance - Irvine - 9.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Mission Viejo
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 - 46.9 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 59.5 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 339.7 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 353.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 574.9 Miles
Mission Viejo, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Mission Viejo, there is one less than 100 miles from Mission Viejo.
* 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 Mission Viejo
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 Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo
Residents of the following cities that are close to Mission Viejo can consider using the passport office services in Mission Viejo for their passport application sealing needs.
Mission Viejo California, Lake Forest California, Rancho Santa Margarita California, Laguna Woods California, Coto De Caza California, Aliso Viejo California, Laguna Niguel California, San Juan Capistrano California, Laguna Beach California, Irvine California, Dana Point California, Tustin California, San Clemente California, Costa Mesa California, Newport Beach California, Villa Park California, Orange California, Fountain Valley California, Corona California, Garden Grove California
Passport Expediting in Mission Viejo, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Mission Viejo. 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).
Need it Fast? Expedite Now or Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Mission Viejo, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Mission Viejo simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Mission Viejo 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 are 2 passport offices in Mission Viejo.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo.
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 Mission Viejo.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #8891 - Mission Viejo - (0.4 mi)Photo Center
26851 Trabuco Road
Mission Viejo CA 92691
(949) 581-5990
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Mission Viejo - (1.4 mi)
Albertson's Shopping Center Close To Lake At Alicia And Olympiad
23052 Alicia Pkwy
Mission Viejo CA 92692
(949) 830-6245
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1764 - Mission Viejo - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
25511 Muirlands Boulevard
Mission Viejo CA 92691
(949) 454-6600
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9541 - Lake Forest - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
23330 El Toro Road
Lake Forest CA 92630
(949) 830-4422
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9242 - Mission Viejo - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
27750 Santa Margarita Parkway
Mission Viejo CA 92691
(949) 770-9898
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Lake Forest - (1.7 mi)
We Are In The Ralphs Shopping Center At The Corner Of Lake Forest Dr & Trabuco Rd
25422 Trabuco Rd
Lake Forest CA 92630
(949) 859-7193
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9587 - Lake Forest - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
21761 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest CA 92630
(949) 855-8307
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9485 - Mission Viejo - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
25272 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo CA 92692
(949) 455-9539
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Mission Viejo - (1.9 mi)
Ralphs Shopping Center At La Paz And Marguerite
25108 Marguerite Pkwy
Mission Viejo CA 92692
(949) 837-6245
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8851 - Lake Forest - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
24271 Muirlands Boulevard
Lake Forest CA 92630
(949) 472-6016
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99