Sierra Madre, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Sierra Madre, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Sierra Madre, 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 Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre, 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 Sierra Madre, California and Expedited Passport service options for Sierra Madre.
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 Sierra Madre California
Showing the single passport office in Sierra Madre:
 | Sierra Madre Post Office |
61 S Baldwin Ave
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Other passport offices near Sierra Madre California
Arcadia Post Office - Arcadia - 1.9 MilesPasadena City College Community Business Center - Pasadena - 2.1 Miles
Monrovia Post Office - Monrovia - 2.8 Miles
Monrovia City Clerk's Office - Monrovia - 2.8 Miles
Temple City Post Office - Temple City - 3.8 Miles
Altadena Post Office - Altadena - 4.1 Miles
Crowell Public Library - San Marino - 4.3 Miles
Duarte Post Office - Duarte - 4.5 Miles
Altadena Library District - Altadena - 4.5 Miles
San Gabriel Post Office - San Gabriel - 4.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Sierra Madre
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 - 20.9 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 97.2 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 302.6 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 380.3 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 599.3 Miles
Sierra Madre, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Sierra Madre, there is one less than 100 miles from Sierra Madre.
* 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 Sierra Madre
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 Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre
Residents of the following cities that are close to Sierra Madre can consider using the passport office services in Sierra Madre for their passport application sealing needs.
Sierra Madre California, Arcadia California, Monrovia California, Temple City California, San Marino California, Duarte California, Bradbury California, Altadena California, Pasadena California, San Gabriel California, Rosemead California, Alhambra California, South Pasadena California, El Monte California, Baldwin Park California, Irwindale California, South El Monte California, La Cañada Flintridge California, Monterey Park California, Azusa California
Passport Expediting in Sierra Madre, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Sierra Madre. 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 Sierra Madre, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Sierra Madre simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Sierra Madre 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 is only one passport office in Sierra Madre.
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 Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre, 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 Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre.
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 Sierra Madre
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 Sierra Madre.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #1778 - Pasadena - (1.4 mi)Photo Center
3883 East Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena CA 91107
(626) 351-0589
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - E Foothill Blvd - (1.6 mi)
Next To Ralphs Supermarket At Foothill And Rosemead
3579 E Foothill Blvd
Pasadena CA 91107
(626) 351-4721
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Arcadia - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
122 E Foothill Blvd
Arcadia CA 91006
(626) 305-9223
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9689 - Monrovia - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
950 West Foothill Boulevard
Monrovia CA 91016
(626) 357-1818
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Arcadia - (2.5 mi)
Next To Arcadia Post Office And Ihop
713 W Duarte Rd
Arcadia CA 91007
(626) 446-9950
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9721 - Arcadia - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
1401 South Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia CA 91006
(626) 445-1284
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11473 - Monrovia - (2.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Mayflower & Huntington
490 W Huntington Dr
Monrovia CA 91016
(626) 408-6590
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - E Colorado Blvd - (2.9 mi)
Vons Pasadena Plaza Corner Of Colorado Blvd & Sierra Madre
2335 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena CA 91107
(626) 304-0383
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10764 - Pasadena - (2.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Sierra Madre & Colorado
2376 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena CA 91107
(626) 768-4040
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Old Town Monrovia - (2.9 mi)
On The Corner Of Myrtle And Olive At The Bottom Of Old Town
710 S Myrtle Ave
Monrovia CA 91016
(626) 357-7606
Price: Cost varies by location