San Gabriel, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in San Gabriel, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In San Gabriel, California there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The San Gabriel 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 2 passport offices in San Gabriel, there are (798) 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 Gabriel, California and Expedited Passport service options for San Gabriel.
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 Gabriel California
Showing 2 passport offices in San Gabriel:
 | San Gabriel Post Office |
120 S Del Mar Ave
San Gabriel, CA 91776
| San Gabriel Parks & Recreation Dept. |
250 S Mission Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Other passport offices near San Gabriel California
Rosemead Post Office - Rosemead - 1.1 MilesAlhambra Post Office - Alhambra - 1.5 Miles
Alhambra Civic Center Library - Alhambra - 1.6 Miles
Temple City Post Office - Temple City - 1.8 Miles
Crowell Public Library - San Marino - 2 Miles
Monterey Park Post Office - Monterey Park - 2.2 Miles
Monterey Park City Clerk's Office - Monterey Park - 2.4 Miles
South Pasadena Post Office - South Pasadena - 3.2 Miles
El Monte Main Post Office - El Monte - 3.3 Miles
Pasadena City College Community Business Center - Pasadena - 3.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to San Gabriel
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 - 17.7 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 94.1 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 304.6 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 381.2 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 600.6 Miles
San Gabriel, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in San Gabriel 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 Gabriel 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 Gabriel will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to San Gabriel, there is one less than 100 miles from San Gabriel.
* 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 Gabriel
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 Gabriel 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 Gabriel 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 Gabriel
Residents of the following cities that are close to San Gabriel can consider using the passport office services in San Gabriel for their passport application sealing needs.
San Gabriel California, Rosemead California, Alhambra California, San Marino California, Monterey Park California, Temple City California, South Pasadena California, South El Monte California, El Monte California, Arcadia California, Pasadena California, Sierra Madre California, Montebello California, East Los Angeles California, Monrovia California, Commerce California, Altadena California, Pico Rivera California, Duarte California, Baldwin Park California
Passport Expediting in San Gabriel, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in San Gabriel. 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 Gabriel, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in San Gabriel simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in San Gabriel 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 are 2 passport offices in San Gabriel.
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 Gabriel 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 Gabriel, 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 Los Angeles Passport Agency, it's not too far from San Gabriel and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Los Angeles Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near San Gabriel.
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 Gabriel
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 Gabriel.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #9679 - Alhambra - (0.8 mi)Photo Center
1485 East Valley Boulevard
Alhambra CA 91801
(626) 289-5075
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9160 - San Gabriel - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
102 North San Gabriel Boulevard
San Gabriel CA 91775
(626) 237-2054
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - North San Gabriel - (1 mi)
One Block East Of 168 Market
1005 E Las Tunas Dr
San Gabriel CA 91776
(626) 607-3000
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #3968 - Alhambra - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
816 East Main Street
Alhambra CA 91801
(626) 293-5750
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9716 - Temple City - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
5585 North Rosemead Boulevard
Temple City CA 91780
(626) 287-9959
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Rosemead - (1.5 mi)
Rosemead Place, Shopping Center North Of Fwy 10, Opp. Marshall St (Between Jamba Juice And Target)
3592 Rosemead Blvd
Rosemead CA 91770
(800) 657-5440
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9645 - Rosemead - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
8225 East Garvey Avenue
Rosemead CA 91770
(626) 573-3334
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6125 - San Gabriel - (1.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Rosemead & Longden
6325 Rosemead Blvd
San Gabriel CA 91775
(626) 285-5107
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Alhambra - (1.8 mi)
Regency Plaza, Between 5th & 6th Streets
560 W Main St
Alhambra CA 91801
(626) 284-8298
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - San Marino - (2 mi)
Huntington Drive And Sierra Madre Next To Starbuck's
2275 Huntington Dr
San Marino CA 91108
(626) 795-1999
Price: Cost varies by location