Newport Beach, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Newport Beach, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, California and Expedited Passport service options for Newport Beach.
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 Newport Beach California
Showing 2 passport offices in Newport Beach:
 | Newport Beach City Clerk's Office |
3300 Newport Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92663
| Newport Beach Main Post Office |
1133 Camelback St
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Other passport offices near Newport Beach California
Corona Del Mar Post Office - Corona Del Mar - 1.7 MilesUC Irvine - Passport Application Acceptance - Irvine - 2.5 Miles
Mesa Center Station Post Office - Costa Mesa - 2.9 Miles
Costa Mesa Library - Costa Mesa - 3 Miles
Harvest Station-Irvine Post Office - Irvine - 4 Miles
Costa Mesa Post Office - Costa Mesa - 4.2 Miles
Santa Ana P&D Center Post Office - Santa Ana - 4.9 Miles
Irvine Main Post Office - Irvine - 5.5 Miles
Fountain Valley Post Office - Fountain Valley - 6.4 Miles
Northwood Station Post Office - Irvine - 6.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Newport Beach
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 - 39 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 64.2 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 333.3 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 363.6 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 584.8 Miles
Newport Beach, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Newport Beach, there is one less than 100 miles from Newport Beach.
* 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 Newport Beach
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 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach
Residents of the following cities that are close to Newport Beach can consider using the passport office services in Newport Beach for their passport application sealing needs.
Costa Mesa California, Newport Beach California, Irvine California, Laguna Beach California, Fountain Valley California, Laguna Woods California, Huntington Beach California, Tustin California, Aliso Viejo California, Lake Forest California, Mission Viejo California, Garden Grove California, Orange California, Laguna Niguel California, Westminster California, Villa Park California, San Juan Capistrano California, Stanton California, Dana Point California, Anaheim California
Passport Expediting in Newport Beach, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Newport Beach. 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 Newport Beach, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Newport Beach simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach.
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 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach.
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 Newport Beach.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Newport Beach - (1.2 mi)Between Ralph's And Cvs Pharmacy
2549 Eastbluff Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
(949) 644-5822
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9540 - Newport Beach - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
2521 Eastbluff Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
(949) 717-6642
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Bayside Center - (1.5 mi)
Corner Of Jamboree & Bayside Dr - Next To Rite Aid, Behind The Big Tree
1024 Bayside Dr
Newport Beach CA 92660
(949) 706-0808
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Corona Del Mar - (1.7 mi)
Next To Bank Of America
3334 E Coast Hwy
Corona Del Mar CA 92625
(949) 673-0751
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Pereira Dr - (1.9 mi)
Located Behind The Student Center, Across From The Food Court, Between Wells Fargo And Esportsarena
4113 Pereira Dr
Irvine CA 92697
(949) 509-9205
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8881 - Newport Beach - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
1020 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92660
(949) 642-0122
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Westcliff Plaza - (2.1 mi)
17th & Irvine
1048 Irvine Ave
Newport Beach CA 92660
(949) 631-5400
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Dupont Dr - (2.8 mi)
Jamboree Promenade
2646 Dupont Dr
Irvine CA 92612
(949) 387-7522
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9863 - Costa Mesa - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
175 East 17th Street
Costa Mesa CA 92627
(949) 631-9223
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11652 - Costa Mesa - (3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Newport & 17Th
1726 Superior Ave
Costa Mesa CA 92627
(949) 629-9714
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99