Monrovia, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Monrovia, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Monrovia, 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 Monrovia 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 Monrovia, 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 Monrovia, California and Expedited Passport service options for Monrovia.
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 Monrovia California
Showing 2 passport offices in Monrovia:
Monrovia Post Office |
225 S Ivy Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
Monrovia City Clerk's Office |
415 S Ivy Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
Other passport offices near Monrovia California
Duarte Post Office - Duarte - 1.9 MilesArcadia Post Office - Arcadia - 2.8 Miles
Sierra Madre Post Office - Sierra Madre - 3.5 Miles
Azusa Post Office - Azusa - 4.3 Miles
Azusa City Library - Azusa - 4.4 Miles
Baldwin Park Post Office - Baldwin Park - 4.8 Miles
Baldwin Park City Hall - Baldwin Park - 5.1 Miles
Pasadena City College Community Business Center - Pasadena - 5.3 Miles
Temple City Post Office - Temple City - 5.5 Miles
Covina Post Office - Covina - 5.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Monrovia
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 - 24.1 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 95.7 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 305 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 377 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 596 Miles
Monrovia, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Monrovia 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 Monrovia 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 Monrovia will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Monrovia, there is one less than 100 miles from Monrovia.
* 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 Monrovia
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 Monrovia 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 Monrovia 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 Monrovia
Residents of the following cities that are close to Monrovia can consider using the passport office services in Monrovia for their passport application sealing needs.
Bradbury California, Monrovia California, Duarte California, Arcadia California, Sierra Madre California, Azusa California, Irwindale California, Baldwin Park California, Temple City California, Glendora California, West Covina California, El Monte California, Covina California, San Marino California, Rosemead California, San Gabriel California, Altadena California, South El Monte California, Pasadena California, Alhambra California
Passport Expediting in Monrovia, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Monrovia. 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 Monrovia, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Monrovia simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Monrovia 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 Monrovia.
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 Monrovia 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 Monrovia, 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 Monrovia 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 Monrovia.
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 Monrovia
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 Monrovia.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Old Town Monrovia - (1.6 mi)On The Corner Of Myrtle And Olive At The Bottom Of Old Town
710 S Myrtle Ave
Monrovia CA 91016
(626) 357-7606
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Buena Vista Marketplace - (1.7 mi)
Next To Ralphs On Buena Vista And Huntington
1191 Huntington Dr
Duarte CA 91010
(626) 301-9703
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Duarte Store - (2 mi)
Photo Center
1600 Mountain Ave
Duarte CA 91010
626-359-9488
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #9689 - Monrovia - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
950 West Foothill Boulevard
Monrovia CA 91016
(626) 357-1818
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9788 - Duarte - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
2315 Huntington Drive
Duarte CA 91010
(626) 305-9333
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11473 - Monrovia - (2.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Mayflower & Huntington
490 W Huntington Dr
Monrovia CA 91016
(626) 408-6590
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Arcadia - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
122 E Foothill Blvd
Arcadia CA 91006
(626) 305-9223
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #412 - Azusa - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
1220 W Foothill Blvd
Azusa CA 91702
(626) 812-7911
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - Arcadia Market Place - (4.1 mi)
Arcadia Market Place - Live Oak Ave & 2nd St
288 E Live Oak Ave
Arcadia CA 91006
(626) 538-4920
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9780 - Azusa - (4.3 mi)
Photo Center
101 West Foothill Boulevard
Azusa CA 91702
(626) 969-6669
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99