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Pacific Palisades, California Passport Office Information


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

Pacific Palisades Postal Store
15209 W Sunset Blvd
Pacific Palisades CA, 90272

In Pacific Palisades, 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 Pacific Palisades 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 Pacific Palisades, 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 Pacific Palisades, California and Expedited Passport service options for Pacific Palisades.

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 Pacific Palisades California

Showing the single passport office in Pacific Palisades:

Pacific Palisades Postal Store

15209 W Sunset Blvd
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

 

Other passport offices near Pacific Palisades California

Barrington Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 4 Miles
Santa Monica Main Post Office - Santa Monica - 4.4 Miles
Village Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 5.1 Miles
West Los Angeles Finance Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 5.2 Miles
Tarzana Post Office - Tarzana - 5.6 Miles
Rancho Park Station - Los Angeles - 6.1 Miles
Woodland Hills Post Office - Woodland Hills - 6.2 Miles
Westside Pavilion Postal Store - Los Angeles - 6.3 Miles
Venice Post Office - Venice - 6.7 Miles
Mar Vista Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 7.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Pacific Palisades

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 - 5 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 106.6 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 290.5 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 402.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 622.6 Miles



Pacific Palisades, California Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Pacific Palisades

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 Pacific Palisades 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 Pacific Palisades 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 Pacific Palisades

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

Pacific Palisades California, Topanga California, Brentwood California, Santa Monica California, Encino California, Sherman Oaks California, Calabasas California, Venice California, Beverly Hills California, Reseda California, Marina del Rey California, Van Nuys California, Culver City California, Studio City California, Northridge California, West Hollywood California, North Hollywood California, Universal City California, El Segundo California, Inglewood California

Passport Expediting in Pacific Palisades, California

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Pacific Palisades. 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 Pacific Palisades, California

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Pacific Palisades simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Pacific Palisades 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 Pacific Palisades?

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Pacific Palisades, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Los Angeles 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 Pacific Palisades.
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 Pacific Palisades 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 Pacific Palisades?

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 Pacific Palisades, 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 Pacific Palisades residents, there is a regional passport facility only 5 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Los Angeles Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.

Please also check the nearby regional passport office list for other regional, passport-issuing facilities near Pacific Palisades as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Pacific Palisades?

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 Pacific Palisades

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 Pacific Palisades.

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

CVS #9775 - Pacific Palisades - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
864 Swarthmore Avenue
Pacific Palisades CA 90272
(310) 459-7581
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Pacific Palisades - (2.2 mi)
Across Street Gelson's Market Parking
15332 Antioch St
Pacific Palisades CA 90272
(310) 459-9739
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #9325 - Los Angeles - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
11941 San Vicente Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90049
(310) 440-4162
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Santa Monica - (4.3 mi)
Wilshire And Princeton
2708 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90403
(310) 828-4900
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Santa Monica - (4.3 mi)
Between 12th And Euclid Next To The Post Office
1223 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90403
(310) 458-6878
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #5526 - Santa Monica - (4.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of 20Th & Wilshire
1932 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90403
(310) 829-9264
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - San Vicente Blvd - (4.3 mi)
Photo Center
11740 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90049
(310) 280-9191
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Santa Monica - (4.4 mi)
Photo Center
1212 Fifth St
Santa Monica CA 90401
(310) 393-1020
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #11178 - Santa Monica - (4.4 mi)
Photo Center
500 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90401
(310) 260-9889
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #3903 - Santa Monica - (4.4 mi)
Photo Center
3202 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica CA 90403
(310) 829-5523
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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