San Bruno, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in San Bruno, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In San Bruno, 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 San Bruno 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 San Bruno, 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 San Bruno, California and Expedited Passport service options for San Bruno.
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 San Bruno California
Showing the single passport office in San Bruno:
 | San Bruno MPO |
1300 Huntington Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
Other passport offices near San Bruno California
San Francisco Airport Branch - San Francisco - 1.1 MilesMillbrae Post Office - Millbrae - 1.7 Miles
South San Francisco Post Office - South San Francisco - 2.4 Miles
City of Pacifica - Pacifica - 3.5 Miles
Brisbane MPO - Brisbane - 3.8 Miles
Pacifica Post Office - Pacifica - 3.9 Miles
Linda Mar Station - Pacifica - 4 Miles
Burlingame MPO - Burlingame - 4.4 Miles
City of Daly City - Daly City - 4.9 Miles
Daly City Post Office - Daly City - 4.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to San Bruno
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 - 9.8 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 288.1 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 390.6 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 598.8 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 654.4 Miles
San Bruno, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in San Bruno 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 San Bruno 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 San Bruno will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to San Bruno, there is one less than 100 miles from San Bruno.
* 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 San Bruno
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 San Bruno 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 San Bruno 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 San Bruno
Residents of the following cities that are close to San Bruno can consider using the passport office services in San Bruno for their passport application sealing needs.
South San Francisco California, Millbrae California, Pacifica California, Burlingame California, Brisbane California, Colma California, Daly City California, San Mateo California, Montara California, Foster City California, Belmont California, Half Moon Bay California, San Carlos California, Alameda California, San Leandro California, Woodside California, Emeryville California, Atherton California, Sausalito California, Piedmont California
Passport Expediting in San Bruno, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in San Bruno. 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 San Bruno, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in San Bruno simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in San Bruno 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 San Bruno, 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 San Bruno.
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 San Bruno 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 San Bruno, 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 San Bruno residents, there is a regional passport facility only 9.8 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 San Bruno.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - San Bruno - (0.3 mi)San Bruno Ave And El Camino Real (Mills Park Ctr) Round Table
723 Camino Plaza
San Bruno CA 94066
(650) 872-2494
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #2939 - San Bruno - (0.4 mi)
El Camino & Crystal Springs
333 El Camino Real
San Bruno CA 94066
(650) 737-5735
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9807 - San Bruno - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
10 Bayhill Shopping Center
San Bruno CA 94066
(650) 873-9522
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3346 - South San Francisco - (1.4 mi)
El Camino & Country Club Road
399 El Camino Real
South San Francisco CA 94080
(650) 583-8685
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #422 - S San Francisco - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
451 S Airport Blvd
South San Francisco CA 94080
(650) 872-2021
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #625 - Millbrae - (1.6 mi)
Broadway & Taylor
615 Broadway
Millbrae CA 94030
(650) 697-0166
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Millbrae - (1.7 mi)
Between Hillcrest And Taylor Blvd. One Block South Of Post Office
423 Broadway
Millbrae CA 94030
(650) 697-3246
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #15397 - South San Francisco - (2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Gellert & Westborough
2238 Westborough Blvd
South San Francisco CA 94080
(650) 873-0551
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - New Westborough Square - (2.1 mi)
Located In Brand New Westborough Square Where Walgreens , Five Guys And Philz Coffee Are Located
2268 Westborough Blvd
South San Francisco CA 94080
(650) 952-6506
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #7970 - Millbrae - (2.2 mi)
45 South El Camino Real
45 S El Camino Real
Millbrae CA 94030
(650) 697-3970
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99