Pleasanton, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Pleasanton, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, California and Expedited Passport service options for Pleasanton.
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 Pleasanton California
Showing the single passport office in Pleasanton:
 | Pleasanton Post Office |
4300 Black Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Other passport offices near Pleasanton California
Sunol Post Office - Sunol - 3 MilesLivermore Post Office - Livermore - 5 Miles
Livermore Public Library - Livermore - 5.3 Miles
Fremont Post Office - Fremont - 9 Miles
Union City Main Post Office - Union City - 9.1 Miles
San Ramon City Clerk - San Ramon - 9.8 Miles
San Ramon Post Office - San Ramon - 9.8 Miles
Newark PO - Newark - 10.5 Miles
Hayward City Clerk - Hayward - 10.9 Miles
Danville Post Office - Danville - 11 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Pleasanton
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 - 27 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 271.4 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 373.8 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 598.1 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 631.2 Miles
Pleasanton, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Pleasanton, there is one less than 100 miles from Pleasanton.
* 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 Pleasanton
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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton
Residents of the following cities that are close to Pleasanton can consider using the passport office services in Pleasanton for their passport application sealing needs.
Pleasanton California, Sunol California, Livermore California, Dublin California, Union City California, Union City California, Fremont California, San Ramon California, Hayward California, Newark California, Blackhawk California, Castro Valley California, Danville California, Milpitas California, San Leandro California, Alamo California, East Palo Alto California, Moraga California, Santa Clara California, Palo Alto California
Passport Expediting in Pleasanton, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Pleasanton. 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 Pleasanton, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Pleasanton simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton.
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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #10924 - Pleasanton - (1.8 mi)Photo Center
3010 Bernal Ave
Pleasanton CA 94566
(925) 462-9138
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Pleasanton - (2.1 mi)
In New Safeway Shopping Center On Bernl Ave
6754 Bernal Ave
Pleasanton CA 94566
(925) 461-4877
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #10119 - Pleasanton - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
6750 Bernal Ave
Pleasanton CA 94566
(925) 249-9011
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #2150 - Pleasanton - (2.3 mi)
Santa Rita Road & Valley Avenue
1763 Santa Rita Rd
Pleasanton CA 94566
(925) 426-1562
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Pleasanton - (2.4 mi)
Valley Plaza Center Next To Donut King
1807 Santa Rita Rd
Pleasanton CA 94566
(925) 846-0276
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9251 - Pleasanton - (3.5 mi)
Photo Center
3999 Santa Rita Road
Pleasanton CA 94588
(925) 460-8552
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Pleasanton - (3.7 mi)
Trader Joe's Plaza At Corner Of Santa Rita Road And Pimlico Drive
4000 Pimlico Dr
Pleasanton CA 94588
(925) 467-1927
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Pleasanton - (3.8 mi)
Hopyard @ Stoneridge Next To Chili's Restaurant
4847 Hopyard Rd
Pleasanton CA 94588
(925) 416-1156
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Pleasanton Store - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
4501 Rosewood Dr
Pleasanton CA 94588
925-734-9147
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Dublin - (3.9 mi)
In The Fallon Gateway Shopping Center
3736 Fallon Rd
Dublin CA 94568
(925) 875-9340
Price: Cost varies by location