Novato, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Novato, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Novato, 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 Novato 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 Novato, 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 Novato, California and Expedited Passport service options for Novato.
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 Novato California
Showing the single passport office in Novato:
 | Novato Post Office |
1537 S Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94947
Other passport offices near Novato California
City of Petaluma, City Clerk - Petaluma - 7.5 MilesFairfax Post Office - Fairfax - 7.6 Miles
Point Reyes Station MPO - Point Reyes Station - 8.7 Miles
San Anselmo MPO - San Anselmo - 8.9 Miles
Ross Post Office - Ross - 9.5 Miles
North Bay P&DC Finance Station - Petaluma - 9.7 Miles
San Rafael Post Office - San Rafael - 10.7 Miles
Larkspur MPO - Larkspur - 11.2 Miles
Penngrove MPO - Penngrove - 11.4 Miles
Corte Madera Post Office - Corte Madera - 12 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Novato
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 - 22.3 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 316.4 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 418.9 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 569.8 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 676.5 Miles
Novato, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Novato 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 Novato 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 Novato will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Novato, there is one less than 100 miles from Novato.
* 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 Novato
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 Novato 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 Novato 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 Novato
Residents of the following cities that are close to Novato can consider using the passport office services in Novato for their passport application sealing needs.
Novato California, Petaluma California, Fairfax California, San Anselmo California, Point Reyes Station California, Ross California, Kentfield California, Inverness California, Larkspur California, Corte Madera California, Bolinas California, Stinson Beach California, Mill Valley California, Cotati California, Sonoma California, Paradise Cay California, Rohnert Park California, Tomales California, Marin City California, San Pablo California
Passport Expediting in Novato, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Novato. 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 Novato, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Novato simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Novato 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 is only one passport office in Novato.
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 Novato 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 Novato, 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 San Francisco Passport Agency, it's not too far from Novato and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
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 Novato.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #9947 - Novato - (1.7 mi)Photo Center
2035 Novato Boulevard
Novato CA 94947
(415) 897-9917
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9316 - Novato - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
1707 Grant Avenue
Novato CA 94945
(415) 897-4171
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Downtown Novato - (2.4 mi)
Downtown Between Novato Blvd And Grant Ave, Next To DMV
936 B 7th St
Novato CA 94945
(415) 899-1686
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #141 - Novato - (3.9 mi)
Photo Center
300 Vintage Way
Novato CA 94945
(415) 899-1332
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - Novato - (4.8 mi)
Pacheco Plaza Shopping Center Next To Taki Restaurant
448 Ignacio Blvd
Novato CA 94949
(415) 883-1988
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #13584 - San Rafael - (7.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Northgate & Manuel T Freitas
155 Northgate One
San Rafael CA 94903
(415) 479-2260
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Terra Linda - (7.2 mi)
The UPS Store In Terra Linda Off Hwy 101
1005 Northgate Dr
San Rafael CA 94903
(415) 507-1961
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9529 - San Rafael - (7.5 mi)
Photo Center
442 Las Gallinas Avenue
San Rafael CA 94903
(415) 479-9171
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Petaluma - (7.6 mi)
Petaluma Gateway Shopping Center
911 Lakeville St
Petaluma CA 94952
(707) 763-5005
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9480 - Petaluma - (7.8 mi)
Photo Center
365 East Washington Street
Petaluma CA 94952
(707) 778-6722
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99