Running Springs, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Running Springs, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Running Springs, 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 Running Springs 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 Running Springs, 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 Running Springs, California and Expedited Passport service options for Running Springs.
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 Running Springs California
Showing the single passport office in Running Springs:
 | Running Springs Post Office |
2641 Palo Alto Way
Running Springs, CA 92382
Other passport offices near Running Springs California
Lake Arrowhead Post Office - Lake Arrowhead - 6 MilesHighland Post Office - Highland - 7 Miles
Patton Post Office - Highland - 7.9 Miles
Mentone Main Post Office - Mentone - 7.9 Miles
Fawnskin Post Office - Big Bear - 8.2 Miles
Big Bear Lake Post Office - Big Bear Lake - 9.3 Miles
Redlands Lugonia Station Post Office - Redlands - 9.8 Miles
Crestline Main Post Office - Crestline - 9.9 Miles
Yucaipa Post Office - Yucaipa - 10.4 Miles
San Bernardino Main Post Office - San Bernardino - 11.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Running Springs
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 - 68 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 88.2 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 335.2 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 335.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 552.9 Miles
Running Springs, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Running Springs 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 Running Springs 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 Running Springs will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Running Springs, there is one less than 100 miles from Running Springs.
* 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 Running Springs
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 Running Springs 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 Running Springs 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 Running Springs
Residents of the following cities that are close to Running Springs can consider using the passport office services in Running Springs for their passport application sealing needs.
Lake Arrowhead California, Highland California, Big Bear Lake California, Redlands California, Yucaipa California, Calimesa California, Loma Linda California, Big Bear City California, Colton California, Grand Terrace California, Rialto California, Beaumont California, Bloomington California, Moreno Valley California, Hesperia California, Fontana California, Apple Valley California, Banning California, Rubidoux California, Victorville California
Passport Expediting in Running Springs, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Running Springs. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Running Springs, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Running Springs simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Running Springs 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 Running Springs.
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 Running Springs 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 Running Springs, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Los Angeles Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 68 miles from Running Springs, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.
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 Running Springs
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 Running Springs.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Highland Supercenter - (6.3 mi)Photo Center
4210 East Highland Avenue
Highland CA 92346
909-425-0625
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #9313 - Highland - (6.8 mi)
Photo Center
7241 Boulder Avenue
Highland CA 92346
(909) 425-1298
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Highland - (6.8 mi)
Baseline Exit Off I-30 @ Boulder & Baseline Next To Albertsons
7231 Boulder Ave
Highland CA 92346
(909) 425-8998
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #5300 - Highland - (6.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Boulder & Baseline
27951 Baseline St
Highland CA 92346
(909) 864-5701
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8436 - Highland - (7.4 mi)
Photo Center
27310 Baseline Street
Highland CA 92346
(909) 862-4048
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #10310 - Redlands - (7.9 mi)
Photo Center
1795 E. Lugonia Avenue
Redlands CA 92374
(909) 794-1721
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7976 - Redlands - (8.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Church & Lugonia
800 E Lugonia Ave
Redlands CA 92374
(909) 307-6964
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #6685 - San Bernardino - (8.8 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Del Rosa & Highland
1634 E Highland Ave
San Bernardino CA 92404
(909) 882-2836
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9341 - San Bernardino - (8.9 mi)
Photo Center
1540 East Highland Avenue
San Bernardino CA 92404
(909) 886-4981
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Big Bear Lake - (9.1 mi)
In The Village Mall On Village Dr, Across The Street From Wiskey Daves
40729 Village Dr
Big Bear Lake CA 92315
(909) 878-4747
Price: Cost varies by location