Sonoma, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Sonoma, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Sonoma, 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma, 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 Sonoma, California and Expedited Passport service options for Sonoma.
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 Sonoma California
Showing 2 passport offices in Sonoma:
 | Sonoma Post Office |
617 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
| Boyes Hot Springs Post Office |
18092 Sonoma Hwy
Sonoma, CA 95476
Other passport offices near Sonoma California
El Verano Post Office - El Verano - 2.9 MilesEldridge Post Office - Eldridge - 6.2 Miles
Glen Ellen Post Office - Glen Ellen - 7.1 Miles
Napa Post Office - Napa - 8.3 Miles
City of Petaluma, City Clerk - Petaluma - 8.8 Miles
North Bay P&DC Finance Station - Petaluma - 9.4 Miles
Penngrove MPO - Penngrove - 10 Miles
Kenwood MPO - Kenwood - 10.7 Miles
Novato Post Office - Novato - 10.9 Miles
Rutherford Post Office - Napa - 12.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Sonoma
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 - 28.5 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 318.1 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 420.5 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 560.7 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 673.8 Miles
Sonoma, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Sonoma, there is one less than 100 miles from Sonoma.
* 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 Sonoma
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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma
Residents of the following cities that are close to Sonoma can consider using the passport office services in Sonoma for their passport application sealing needs.
Sonoma California, Glen Ellen California, Petaluma California, Yountville California, Novato California, American Canyon California, Cotati California, Rohnert Park California, Vallejo California, Saint Helena California, Rodeo California, Hercules California, Crockett California, Pinole California, Fairfax California, San Anselmo California, Ross California, San Pablo California, El Sobrante California, Kentfield California
Passport Expediting in Sonoma, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Sonoma. 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 Sonoma, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Sonoma simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Sonoma 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 Sonoma.
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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma, 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 San Francisco Passport Agency, it's not too far from Sonoma and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
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 Sonoma.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #9152 - Sonoma - (2 mi)Photo Center
201 West Napa Street Suite 35
Sonoma CA 95476
(707) 938-4734
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Sonoma - (2.7 mi)
Maxwell Center At Verano And Sonoma Highway
19201 Sonoma Highway
Sonoma CA 95476
(707) 935-3438
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Petaluma - (7.8 mi)
Petaluma Gateway Shopping Center
911 Lakeville St
Petaluma CA 94952
(707) 763-5005
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Napa - (8 mi)
At Corner Of Highway 29 And Wine Country Avenue
4225 Solano Ave
Napa CA 94558
(707) 258-2454
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9163 - Petaluma - (8.1 mi)
Photo Center
291 North Mcdowell Boulevard
Petaluma CA 94954
(707) 778-8666
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #7141 - Napa - (8.2 mi)
Photo Center
291 South Coombs Street
Napa CA 94559
(707) 252-0101
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11822 - Napa - (8.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of California St & Trancas St
1685 Trancas St
Napa CA 94558
(707) 257-1154
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9214 - Napa - (8.4 mi)
Photo Center
1558 Trancas Street
Napa CA 94558
(707) 253-7918
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9480 - Petaluma - (8.4 mi)
Photo Center
365 East Washington Street
Petaluma CA 94952
(707) 778-6722
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Napa - (8.4 mi)
Second St & School St
952 School St
Napa CA 94559
(707) 265-6011
Price: Cost varies by location