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Montebello, California Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Montebello, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process

Montebello Main Post Office
145 N 5th St
Montebello CA, 90640

In Montebello, 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 Montebello 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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, California and Expedited Passport service options for Montebello.

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 Montebello California

Showing the single passport office in Montebello:

Montebello Main Post Office

145 N 5th St
Montebello, CA 90640

 

Other passport offices near Montebello California

Pico Rivera Main Post Office - Pico Rivera - 2.2 Miles
East Los Angeles Branch Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.4 Miles
Commerce Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.5 Miles
Monterey Park City Clerk's Office - Monterey Park - 2.7 Miles
Monterey Park Post Office - Monterey Park - 2.9 Miles
Bell Gardens City Clerk's Office - Bell Gardens - 3.5 Miles
Bell Gardens Post Office - Bell Gardens - 3.5 Miles
Hazard Branch Post Office - Los Angeles - 3.9 Miles
Rosemead Post Office - Rosemead - 4.2 Miles
Lugo Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 4.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Montebello

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 - 17 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 90.7 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 307.4 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 380.8 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 600.6 Miles



Montebello, California Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Montebello 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 Montebello 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 Montebello will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Montebello, there is one less than 100 miles from Montebello.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Montebello

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 Montebello 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 Montebello 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 Montebello

Residents of the following cities that are close to Montebello can consider using the passport office services in Montebello for their passport application sealing needs.

Montebello California, Pico Rivera California, Commerce California, Monterey Park California, East Los Angeles California, Bell Gardens California, South El Monte California, Maywood California, Rosemead California, Santa Fe Springs California, Bell California, Whittier California, Downey California, San Gabriel California, Alhambra California, Cudahy California, El Monte California, Vernon California, Temple City California, Huntington Park California

Passport Expediting in Montebello, California

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Montebello. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Montebello, California

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Montebello simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Montebello contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Montebello?

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 Montebello.
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 Montebello to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Montebello?

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 Montebello, 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 Montebello 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 Montebello.

How much does a passport cost in Montebello?

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 Montebello

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 Montebello.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

UPS Store - Montebello - (0.2 mi)
Beverly Howard CenterHoward Ave
1012 W Beverly Blvd
Montebello CA 90640
(323) 721-7529
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #9857 - Montebello - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
800 West Whittier Boulevard
Montebello CA 90640
(323) 278-9098
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #2155 - Montebello - (0.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Whittier & Maple
1501 W Whittier Blvd
Montebello CA 90640
(323) 727-9117
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #9757 - Montebello - (1 mi)
Photo Center
2525 West Via Campo Street
Montebello CA 90640
(323) 724-6340
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Montebello - (1.3 mi)
Corner Of Washington Blvd. & Maple Ave. at Handy Self Storage
1500 Washington Blvd
Montebello CA 90640
(323) 473-3366
Price: Cost varies by location
Costco Store #1318 - Monterey Park - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
2000 Market Place Dr
Monterey Park CA 91755
(323) 890-1904
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
CVS #9769 - Pico Rivera - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
8580 Whittier Boulevard
Pico Rivera CA 90660
(562) 942-2268
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Pico Rivera Supercenter - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
8500 Washington Blvd
Pico Rivera CA 90660
562-801-5588
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Costco Store #569 - Commerce Business Center - (2 mi)
Photo Center
6333 Telegraph Rd
Commerce CA 90040
(323) 767-2640
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
CVS #9617 - Monterey Park - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
2103 South Atlantic Boulevard
Monterey Park CA 91754
(323) 268-3524
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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