Monterey Park, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Monterey Park, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Monterey Park, 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 Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park, 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 Monterey Park, California and Expedited Passport service options for Monterey Park.
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 Monterey Park California
Showing 2 passport offices in Monterey Park:
 | Monterey Park Post Office |
245 W Garvey Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
| Monterey Park City Clerk's Office |
320 W Newmark Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Other passport offices near Monterey Park California
East Los Angeles Branch Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.1 MilesHazard Branch Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.3 Miles
Alhambra Post Office - Alhambra - 2.7 Miles
Alhambra Civic Center Library - Alhambra - 2.7 Miles
El Sereno Postal Store - Los Angeles - 2.7 Miles
Montebello Main Post Office - Montebello - 3.1 Miles
Commerce Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 3.2 Miles
Lugo Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 3.3 Miles
San Gabriel Parks & Recreation Dept. - San Gabriel - 3.4 Miles
Boyle Heights Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 3.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Monterey Park
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 - 15.2 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 93.4 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 304.7 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 382.9 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 602.6 Miles
Monterey Park, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Monterey Park, there is one less than 100 miles from Monterey Park.
* 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 Monterey Park
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 Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park
Residents of the following cities that are close to Monterey Park can consider using the passport office services in Monterey Park for their passport application sealing needs.
Monterey Park California, East Los Angeles California, Alhambra California, Commerce California, Montebello California, San Gabriel California, South Pasadena California, Rosemead California, Maywood California, San Marino California, Pico Rivera California, South El Monte California, Bell California, Vernon California, Bell Gardens California, Temple City California, Huntington Park California, Pasadena California, Cudahy California, El Monte California
Passport Expediting in Monterey Park, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Monterey Park. 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 Monterey Park, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Monterey Park simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park.
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 Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park, 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 Monterey Park 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 Monterey Park.
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 Monterey Park.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #9617 - Monterey Park - (0.7 mi)Photo Center
2103 South Atlantic Boulevard
Monterey Park CA 91754
(323) 268-3524
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11440 - Monterey Park - (0.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 2331 S. Atlantic & First
2331 S Atlantic Blvd
Monterey Park CA 91754
(323) 526-9102
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9798 - Monterey Park - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
313 South Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park CA 91754
(626) 280-7220
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Monterey Park - (1.2 mi)
Corner Of Garvey & Baltimore, Facing Hong Kong Supermarket
201 West Garvey Ave
Monterey Park CA 91754
(626) 280-8012
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9757 - Montebello - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
2525 West Via Campo Street
Montebello CA 90640
(323) 724-6340
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9791 - Alhambra - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
2532 West Valley Boulevard
Alhambra CA 91803
(626) 308-1001
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #4524 - Los Angeles - (2 mi)
Photo Center
5176 E. Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90022
(323) 307-0702
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #1318 - Monterey Park - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
2000 Market Place Dr
Monterey Park CA 91755
(323) 890-1904
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #10509 - Los Angeles - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
3627 E Cesar E Chavez Ave
Los Angeles CA 90063
(323) 268-2703
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #428 - Alhambra - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
2207 W Commonwealth Ave
Alhambra CA 91803
(626) 289-7164
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99