San Diego, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in San Diego, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In San Diego, California there are (25) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The San Diego 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 25 passport offices in San Diego, there are (752) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to San Diego, California and Expedited Passport service options for San Diego.
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 Diego California
Showing 25 passport offices in San Diego:
 | University City Retail Post Off-San Diego |
3298 Governor Dr
San Diego, CA 92122
| Tierrasanta Postal Store |
6030 Santo Rd
San Diego, CA 92124
| William Taft Station Post Office |
5052 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
| Scripps Ranch Annex Post Office |
10060 Willow Creek Rd
San Diego, CA 92131
| Sorrento Valley Station Post Office |
3974 Sorrento Valley Blvd
San Diego, CA 92121
| San Diego-Grantville Station Post Office |
4740 Mission Gorge Pl
San Diego, CA 92120
| Serra Mesa Station Post Office-San Diego |
3223 Greyling Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
| San Diego Downtown Station Post Office |
815 E St
San Diego, CA 92101
| San Diego Co. Clerk of the Board of Supervisors |
1600 Pacific Highway San Diego County Administration Building
San Diego, CA 92101
| Rancho Penasquitos Station Post Office |
9245 Twin Trails Dr
San Diego, CA 92129
| Riverfront Carrier Annex |
2600 Camino Del Rio N
San Diego, CA 92108
| Rancho Bernardo Postal Store |
16767 Bernardo Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
| Otay Mesa Postal Store |
650 Dennery Rd
San Diego, CA 92154
| Pacific Beach Station Post Office |
4640 Cass St
San Diego, CA 92109
| Otay Mesa Carrier Annex Post Office |
2960 Fern Ave
San Diego, CA 92154
| Navajo Station Post Office |
6519 Bisby Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
| Mission Valley Post Office |
1640 Camino Del Rio N
San Diego, CA 92108
| Mira Mesa Station Post Office |
9051 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126
| Encanto Station Post Office |
5505 Stevens Way
San Diego, CA 92114
| Midway Post Office |
2535 Midway Dr
San Diego, CA 92110
| Hillcrest Station Post Office, San Diego |
3911 Cleveland Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
| Golden Triangle Postal Store |
8650 Genesee Ave, #214
San Diego, CA 92122
| Carmel Mountain Postal Store |
11251 Rancho Carmel Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
| Andrew Jackson Station Post Office |
6401 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
| La Jolla Post Office |
1140 Wall St
San Diego, CA 92037
Other passport offices near San Diego California
University of California, San Diego - La Jolla - 1.2 MilesDel Mar Post Office - Del Mar - 6.3 Miles
Solana Beach Post Office - Solana Beach - 8.2 Miles
Rancho Santa Fe Post Office - Rancho Santa Fe - 10.1 Miles
Coronado Post Office - Coronado - 10.9 Miles
Encinitas Main Post Office - Encinitas - 12.3 Miles
Poway Post Office - Poway - 12.4 Miles
Lemon Grove Post Office - Lemon Grove - 13 Miles
Santee Post Office - Santee - 13.1 Miles
National City Post Office - National City - 13.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to San Diego
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 Diego Passport Agency - 8.8 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 93.8 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 326.5 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 388.5 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 549.4 Miles
San Diego, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to San Diego, there is one less than 100 miles from San Diego.
* 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 Diego
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 Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego
Residents of the following cities that are close to San Diego can consider using the passport office services in San Diego for their passport application sealing needs.
La Jolla California, Del Mar California, Solana Beach California, Rancho Santa Fe California, Coronado California, Encinitas California, La Mesa California, Poway California, Lemon Grove California, National City California, Santee California, Spring Valley California, El Cajon California, Chula Vista California, Lakeside California, Imperial Beach California, San Marcos California, Escondido California, Carlsbad California, Vista California
Passport Expediting in San Diego, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in San Diego. 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 San Diego, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in San Diego simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in San Diego 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 Diego, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the San Diego 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 are 25 passport offices in San Diego.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in San Diego 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 Diego, 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 Diego residents, there is a regional passport facility only 8.8 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the San Diego 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 San Diego as there are other options available.
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 San Diego
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 Diego.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #9195 - La Jolla - (1.3 mi)Photo Center
8831 Villa La Jolla Drive
La Jolla CA 92037
(858) 457-4480
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Regents Rd - (1.4 mi)
Vons La Jolla Colony Plaza
7770 Regents Rd
San Diego CA 92122
(858) 453-7331
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - La Jolla - (1.5 mi)
In Downtown La Jolla At Fay And Kline
7660-H Fay Ave
La Jolla CA 92037
(858) 454-3131
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9926 - La Jolla - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
7525 Eads Avenue
La Jolla CA 92037
(858) 551-8698
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #401 - Morena - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
4605 Morena Blvd
San Diego CA 92117
(858) 270-6920
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #3942 - San Diego - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
8915 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego CA 92122
(858) 550-9066
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9175 - San Diego - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
4829 Clairemont Drive
San Diego CA 92117
(858) 273-5300
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - La Jolla - (2.7 mi)
Birdrock Area Of La Jolla Next To French Pastry Shop
5580 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla CA 92037
(858) 459-4077
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9268 - La Jolla - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
5495 La Jolla Boulevard
La Jolla CA 92037
(858) 456-4833
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Clairemont Mesa Blvd - (2.8 mi)
Clairemont Town Square Near Petco, Michaels And Game Stop
3952 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego CA 92117
(858) 490-1690
Price: Cost varies by location