Pinole, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Pinole, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Pinole, 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 Pinole 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 Pinole, 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 Pinole, California and Expedited Passport service options for Pinole.
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 Pinole California
Showing the single passport office in Pinole:
 | Pinole Post Office |
2101 Pear St
Pinole, CA 94564
Other passport offices near Pinole California
Rodeo Post Office - Rodeo - 2.5 MilesCrockett Post Office - Crockett - 4.5 Miles
Richmond Post Office - Richmond - 5.3 Miles
Albany City Clerk - Albany - 6.3 Miles
Martinez Post Office - Martinez - 6.5 Miles
Benicia Post Office - Benicia - 6.7 Miles
Vallejo Post Office - Vallejo - 6.7 Miles
Berkeley Post Office - Berkeley - 7.2 Miles
University of CA-Dept. of Recreational Sports - Berkeley - 7.3 Miles
Orinda Post Office - Orinda - 7.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Pinole
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 - 13.7 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 300 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 402.4 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 576.7 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 658.2 Miles
Pinole, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Pinole 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 Pinole 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 Pinole will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Pinole, there is one less than 100 miles from Pinole.
* 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 Pinole
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 Pinole 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 Pinole 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 Pinole
Residents of the following cities that are close to Pinole can consider using the passport office services in Pinole for their passport application sealing needs.
El Sobrante California, Pinole California, Hercules California, Rodeo California, San Pablo California, Crockett California, Kensington California, El Cerrito California, Richmond California, Albany California, Benicia California, Vallejo California, Berkeley California, Orinda California, Pacheco California, Lafayette California, Emeryville California, Piedmont California, Paradise Cay California, Walnut Creek California
Passport Expediting in Pinole, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Pinole. 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 Pinole, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Pinole simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Pinole 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 Pinole, 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 Pinole.
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 Pinole 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 Pinole, 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 Pinole residents, there is a regional passport facility only 13.7 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 Pinole.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #11614 - Pinole - (0.9 mi)Southwest Corner Of Pinole Valley & I 80
2750 Pinole Valley Rd
Pinole CA 94564
(510) 222-9422
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Hercules - (1.3 mi)
Next To Big Lots In Creekside Shopping Center
1511 Sycamore Ave
Hercules CA 94547
(510) 245-7060
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9299 - Pinole - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
1617 Canyon Dr
Pinole CA 94565
(510) 724-8880
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #4049 - El Sobrante - (2.7 mi)
San Pablo Dam Road & El Portal
3630 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante CA 94803
(510) 758-2365
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Richmond Store - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
1400 Hilltop Mall Rd
Richmond CA 94806
510-669-0526
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #4491 - San Pablo - (2.9 mi)
Northeast Corner San Pablo & Richmond Pkwy
15650 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo CA 94806
(510) 243-1100
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Richmond - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
15501 San Pablo Ave
Richmond CA 94806
(510) 758-1991
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - San Pablo - (3.7 mi)
In Sp Town Ctr On San Pablo Dam Rd Betweem I-80 & Casino San Pablo
106 San Pablo Town Ctr
San Pablo CA 94806
(510) 620-0192
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #15947 - San Pablo - (3.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of San Pablo Ave & Gateway Blvd
13691 San Pablo Ave.
San Pablo CA 94806
(510) 233-9467
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #13796 - San Pablo - (3.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of San Pablo Ave & Laurie Ln
14280 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo CA 94806
(510) 730-7000
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99