San Lorenzo, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in San Lorenzo, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In San Lorenzo, 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 Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo, 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 Lorenzo, California and Expedited Passport service options for San Lorenzo.
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 Lorenzo California
Showing the single passport office in San Lorenzo:
 | San Lorenzo Post Office |
15888 Hesperian Blvd
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Other passport offices near San Lorenzo California
Hayward Post Office - Hayward - 2.2 MilesHayward City Clerk - Hayward - 2.3 Miles
San Leandro Post Office - San Leandro - 2.6 Miles
Airport Post Office - Oakland - 4.4 Miles
Union City Main Post Office - Union City - 6.7 Miles
Alameda Post Office - Alameda - 7.4 Miles
Fremont Post Office - Fremont - 9.3 Miles
Canyon Post Office - Canyon - 9.3 Miles
Oakland Civic Center Post Office - Oakland - 9.7 Miles
San Ramon City Clerk - San Ramon - 9.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to San Lorenzo
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 - 14.1 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 281.6 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 384 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 595.5 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 643.8 Miles
San Lorenzo, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in San Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to San Lorenzo, there is one less than 100 miles from San Lorenzo.
* 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 Lorenzo
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 Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo
Residents of the following cities that are close to San Lorenzo can consider using the passport office services in San Lorenzo for their passport application sealing needs.
Castro Valley California, Hayward California, San Leandro California, Alameda California, Union City California, Union City California, Moraga California, Dublin California, San Ramon California, Foster City California, Piedmont California, Newark California, Fremont California, Danville California, Alamo California, San Mateo California, Emeryville California, Belmont California, San Carlos California, Orinda California
Passport Expediting in San Lorenzo, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in San Lorenzo. 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 Lorenzo, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in San Lorenzo simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in San Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo, 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 Lorenzo.
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 Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo, 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 Lorenzo residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14.1 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.
List of places to get passport photos in San Lorenzo
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 Lorenzo.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #2426 - San Leandro - (0.5 mi)Washington & Leweling
15500 Washington Ave
San Leandro CA 94579
(510) 483-3917
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9876 - San Leandro - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
699 Lewelling Boulevard
San Leandro CA 94579
(510) 351-0951
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - San Leandro - (0.6 mi)
Greenhouse Marketplace
699 Lewelling Blvd
San Leandro CA 94579
(510) 351-2227
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart San Leandro Store - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
15555 Hesperian Blvd
San Leandro CA 94579
510-667-0852
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Hayward - (1.1 mi)
1179 West A Street
1179 West A St
Hayward CA 94541
(510) 782-8669
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - San Leandro - (1.4 mi)
Across Bayfair Mall In The Lucky Shopping Center
1250-A Fairmont Dr
San Leandro CA 94578
(510) 278-1100
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #823 - Hayward Business Center - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
22330 Hathaway Ave
Hayward CA 94541
(510) 259-6600
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #6502 - Hayward - (1.8 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Hesperian & Winton
23958 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward CA 94541
(510) 786-9174
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #2401 - Hayward - (2 mi)
Foothill Boulevard & Grove Way
21463 Foothill Blvd
Hayward CA 94541
(510) 538-2745
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #7274 - San Leandro - (2.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of E 14Th & 136Th
1456 136Th Ave
San Leandro CA 94578
(510) 618-1504
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99