Tarzana, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Tarzana, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Tarzana, 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 Tarzana 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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana, California and Expedited Passport service options for Tarzana.
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 Tarzana California
Showing the single passport office in Tarzana:
 | Tarzana Post Office |
5609 Yolanda Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
Other passport offices near Tarzana California
Reseda Main Post Office - Reseda - 2.8 MilesWoodland Hills Post Office - Woodland Hills - 3 Miles
Canoga Park Post Office - Canoga Park - 4.3 Miles
Van Nuys Post Office - Van Nuys - 4.5 Miles
Northridge Post Office - Los Angeles - 5.2 Miles
Pacific Palisades Postal Store - Pacific Palisades - 6.8 Miles
Barrington Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 6.9 Miles
Porter Ranch Station Post Office - Northridge - 7 Miles
Mission City Annex Post Office - Mission Hills - 7.7 Miles
Village Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 7.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Tarzana
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 - 7.9 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 110.4 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 286.8 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 404 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 623.5 Miles
Tarzana, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Tarzana 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 Tarzana 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 Tarzana will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Tarzana, there is one less than 100 miles from Tarzana.
* 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 Tarzana
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 Tarzana 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 Tarzana 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 Tarzana
Residents of the following cities that are close to Tarzana can consider using the passport office services in Tarzana for their passport application sealing needs.
Encino California, Reseda California, Northridge California, Calabasas California, Topanga California, Sherman Oaks California, Van Nuys California, Pacific Palisades California, Brentwood California, Studio City California, North Hollywood California, Santa Monica California, Beverly Hills California, San Fernando California, Universal City California, West Hollywood California, Oak Park California, Venice California, Culver City California, Marina del Rey California
Passport Expediting in Tarzana, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Tarzana. 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 Tarzana, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Tarzana simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Tarzana 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 Tarzana, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Los Angeles 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 Tarzana.
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 Tarzana 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 Tarzana, 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 Tarzana residents, there is a regional passport facility only 7.9 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Los Angeles Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Please also check the nearby regional passport office list for other regional, passport-issuing facilities near Tarzana as there are other options available.
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 Tarzana.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #1813 - Tarzana - (0.9 mi)Southwest Corner Of Mecca & Ventura
18568 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana CA 91356
(818) 776-1363
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Tarzana - (0.9 mi)
Capri Plaza Between Corbin & Tampa South Side Of The Ventura Blvd
19528 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana CA 91356
(818) 343-4377
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9670 - Tarzana - (1 mi)
Photo Center
18441 Ventura Boulevard
Tarzana CA 91356
(818) 996-1000
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9615 - Reseda - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
19353 Victory Boulevard
Reseda CA 91335
(818) 996-4742
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9677 - Encino - (2 mi)
Photo Center
17320 Ventura Boulevard
Encino CA 91316
(818) 995-0071
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Woodland Hills - (2 mi)
On Ventura - A 1/2 Block West Of De Soto On The North Side.
20929 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills CA 91364
(818) 702-0456
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2289 - Winnetka - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
19701 Vanowen Street
Winnetka CA 91306
(818) 716-1218
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6648 - Reseda - (2.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Canby & Sherman
18430 Sherman Way
Reseda CA 91335
(818) 343-4513
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Reseda - (2.6 mi)
On The Corner Of Sherman Way And Amigo Ave
18601 Sherman Way
Reseda CA 91335
(818) 938-4082
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9621 - Reseda - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
18247 Sherman Way
Reseda CA 91335
(818) 345-9640
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99