Moraga, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Moraga, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Moraga, 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 Moraga 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 Moraga, 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 Moraga, California and Expedited Passport service options for Moraga.
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 Moraga California
Showing the single passport office in Moraga:
 | Moraga Post Office |
460 Center St
Moraga, CA 94556
Other passport offices near Moraga California
Canyon Post Office - Canyon - 2.6 MilesLafayette Post Office - Lafayette - 3.6 Miles
Alamo PO - Alamo - 3.9 Miles
Orinda Post Office - Orinda - 4.8 Miles
Walnut Creek Post Office - Walnut Creek - 5.2 Miles
Piedmont Post Office - Oakland - 6.7 Miles
North Oakland Post Office - Oakland - 7.2 Miles
Airport Post Office - Oakland - 7.4 Miles
San Ramon City Clerk - San Ramon - 7.5 Miles
Oakland Civic Center Post Office - Oakland - 7.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Moraga
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 - 13.8 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 288 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 390.4 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 586.3 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 647.2 Miles
Moraga, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Moraga 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 Moraga 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 Moraga will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Moraga, there is one less than 100 miles from Moraga.
* 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 Moraga
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 Moraga 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 Moraga 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 Moraga
Residents of the following cities that are close to Moraga can consider using the passport office services in Moraga for their passport application sealing needs.
Moraga California, Lafayette California, Alamo California, Orinda California, Walnut Creek California, Danville California, Piedmont California, San Leandro California, San Ramon California, Alameda California, Berkeley California, Emeryville California, Castro Valley California, Kensington California, Pacheco California, Albany California, Concord California, Blackhawk California, Hayward California, Clayton California
Passport Expediting in Moraga, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Moraga. 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 Moraga, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Moraga simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Moraga contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Moraga, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the San Francisco Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Moraga.
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 Moraga 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 Moraga, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). If you need it faster, luckily for Moraga residents, there is a regional passport facility only 13.8 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the San Francisco Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
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 Moraga.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Moraga Center Shopping Center - (0.7 mi)Safeway Shopping Center across from Moraga Hardware and between Bianca's Deli and CVS
1480 Moraga Rd
Moraga CA 94556
(925) 376-4480
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9203 - Moraga - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
580 Moraga Road
Moraga CA 94556
(925) 631-0204
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9324 - Walnut Creek - (3.4 mi)
Photo Center
1960 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek CA 94595
(925) 947-6050
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Rossmoor Shopping Center - (3.4 mi)
Rossmoor Shopping Center Next To Safeway
1966 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek CA 94595
(925) 935-1870
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #15946 - Lafayette - (3.6 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Happy Valley Rd & Mt Diablo
3614 Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette CA 94549
(925) 385-2385
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9938 - Lafayette - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
3625 Mount Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette CA 94549
(925) 284-7121
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Lafayette - (3.6 mi)
Across From Safeway- Next To Wells Fargo Bank
3527 Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette CA 94549
(925) 284-1377
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Lincoln Square Shopping Center - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
4100 Redwood Rd
Oakland CA 94619
(510) 990-0826
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Alamo - (4 mi)
680 Fwy @ Stone Valley Blvd At Oak Tree Plaza In San Ramon Valley
3000-F Danville Blvd
Alamo CA 94507
(925) 743-1774
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9991 - Alamo - (4 mi)
Photo Center
3158 Danville Boulevard
Alamo CA 94507
(925) 314-9714
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99