San Fernando Valley, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in San Fernando Valley, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In San Fernando Valley, 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 Fernando Valley 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 Fernando Valley, 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 Fernando Valley, California and Expedited Passport service options for San Fernando Valley.
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 Fernando Valley California
Showing the single passport office in San Fernando Valley:
 | Sun Valley Post Office |
10946 Ratner Street
San Fernando Valley, CA 91352
Other passport offices near San Fernando Valley California
Burbank Post Office - Burbank - 2.6 MilesSunland Post Office - Sunland - 2.7 Miles
Victory Center Station Post Office - North Hollywood - 2.9 Miles
La Crescenta Post Office - La Crescenta - 5.2 Miles
Mission City Annex Post Office - Mission Hills - 5.9 Miles
Sylmar Station Post Office - Sylmar - 6 Miles
Van Nuys Post Office - Van Nuys - 6.1 Miles
Glendale Main Post Office - Glendale - 7.2 Miles
Hollywood Pavilion Postal Store - Los Angeles - 7.7 Miles
Hollywood Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 7.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to San Fernando Valley
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 - 11.3 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 108.1 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 289.7 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 395.9 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 614.9 Miles
San Fernando Valley, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in San Fernando Valley 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 Fernando Valley 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 Fernando Valley will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to San Fernando Valley, there is one less than 100 miles from San Fernando Valley.
* 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 Fernando Valley
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 Fernando Valley 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 Fernando Valley 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 Fernando Valley
Residents of the following cities that are close to San Fernando Valley can consider using the passport office services in San Fernando Valley for their passport application sealing needs.
North Hollywood California, Burbank California, San Fernando California, Studio City California, Van Nuys California, Universal City California, La Crescenta-Montrose California, Sherman Oaks California, Glendale California, Encino California, West Hollywood California, La Cañada Flintridge California, Northridge California, Reseda California, Beverly Hills California, Altadena California, Pasadena California, Brentwood California, South Pasadena California, Culver City California
Passport Expediting in San Fernando Valley, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in San Fernando Valley. 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 Fernando Valley, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in San Fernando Valley simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in San Fernando Valley 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 Fernando Valley, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Los Angeles 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 Fernando Valley.
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 Fernando Valley 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 Fernando Valley, 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 Fernando Valley residents, there is a regional passport facility only 11.3 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Los Angeles 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 Fernando Valley 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.
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 Fernando Valley.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Canyon Plaza Shopping Center - (2 mi)Laurel Cyn Blvd & Roscoe Blvd
8309 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Sun Valley CA 91352
(818) 767-9927
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #653 - Burbank Business Center - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
11428 Sherman Way
North Hollywood CA 91605
(818) 423-7082
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #9643 - Sun Valley - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
8425 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Sun Valley CA 91352
(818) 768-2110
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #4789 - North Hollywood - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
10945 Victory Boulevard
North Hollywood CA 91606
(818) 487-0119
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Burbank Supercenter - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
1301 N Victory Pl
Burbank CA 91502
747-261-7239
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Burbank - (2.9 mi)
On The Corner Of Victory & Buena Vista
2416 W Victory Blvd
Burbank CA 91506
(818) 559-6335
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9734 - Burbank - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
2500 West Victory Boulevard
Burbank CA 91505
(818) 955-8200
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #677 - Burbank - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
1051 W Burbank Blvd
Burbank CA 91506
(818) 557-3783
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #9601 - Burbank - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
1015 North San Fernando Boulevard
Burbank CA 91504
(818) 841-0810
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Burbank - (3.2 mi)
North Of Burbank Blvd In K-Mart/ Chuck E Cheese Shopping Center
928 N San Fernando Blvd
Burbank CA 91504
(818) 842-5200
Price: Cost varies by location