Simi Valley, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Simi Valley, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Simi Valley, 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 Simi 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 2 passport offices in Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, California and Expedited Passport service options for Simi 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 Simi Valley California
Showing 2 passport offices in Simi Valley:
 | Simi Valley City Clerk's Office |
2929 Tapo Canyon Rd
Simi Valley, CA 93063
| Simi Valley Main Post Office |
2551 Galena Ave
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Other passport offices near Simi Valley California
Moorpark Post Office - Moorpark - 5.6 MilesThousand Oaks Post Office - Thousand Oaks - 7.6 Miles
Agoura Hills Post Office - Agoura Hills - 8.2 Miles
Canoga Park Post Office - Canoga Park - 9.4 Miles
Fillmore Post Office - Fillmore - 10 Miles
Fillmore City Finance Depart - Fillmore - 10.1 Miles
Woodland Hills Post Office - Woodland Hills - 10.5 Miles
Porter Ranch Station Post Office - Northridge - 10.7 Miles
Northridge Post Office - Los Angeles - 11.9 Miles
Reseda Main Post Office - Reseda - 12.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Simi 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 - 21 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 123.2 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 274 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 416.6 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 635.7 Miles
Simi Valley, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Simi 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 Simi 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 Simi Valley will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Simi Valley, there is one less than 100 miles from Simi 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 Simi 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 Simi 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 Simi 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 Simi Valley
Residents of the following cities that are close to Simi Valley can consider using the passport office services in Simi Valley for their passport application sealing needs.
Simi Valley California, Moorpark California, Oak Park California, Thousand Oaks California, Piru California, Westlake Village California, Calabasas California, Fillmore California, Northridge California, Reseda California, Santa Clarita California, Camarillo California, Topanga California, Castaic California, Santa Paula California, Encino California, San Fernando California, Van Nuys California, Sherman Oaks California, Pacific Palisades California
Passport Expediting in Simi Valley, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Simi 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Simi Valley, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Simi Valley simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Simi Valley 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 Simi 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 any of the passport offices in Simi 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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley.
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 Simi Valley
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 Simi Valley.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Simi Valley - (0.7 mi)Ne Corner Of First St And Los Angeles Ave
1197-C Los Angeles Ave
Simi Valley CA 93065
(805) 527-8325
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Simi Valley Store - (1 mi)
Photo Center
255 Cochran St
Simi Valley CA 93065
805-581-1660
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Costco Store #128 - Simi Valley - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
2660 Park Center Dr
Simi Valley CA 93065
(805) 578-3301
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #10354 - Simi Valley - (1.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Sycamore & Cochran
2417 Sycamore Dr
Simi Valley CA 93065
(805) 426-3722
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9631 - Simi Valley - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
2825 Cochran Street
Simi Valley CA 93065
(805) 522-6904
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Central Simi Valley - (1.6 mi)
Sycamore & Cochran In The Sprouts Shopping Center
2828 Cochran St
Simi Valley CA 93065
(805) 583-2828
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Simi Valley - (1.7 mi)
Located Next To Albertson's In The Centre Court Shopping Center
1230-5 Madera Road
Simi Valley CA 93065
(805) 577-9500
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9859 - Simi Valley - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
3935 Cochran Street
Simi Valley CA 93063
(805) 581-1800
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #10026 - Simi Valley - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
591 Country Club Drive, Suite C
Simi Valley CA 93065
(805) 584-2053
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9790 - Simi Valley - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
4440 Alamo Street
Simi Valley CA 93063
(805) 522-3120
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99