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Temecula, California Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Temecula, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process

Temecula Main Post Office
30777 Rancho California Rd
Temecula CA, 92591

In Temecula, 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 Temecula 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 Temecula, 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 Temecula, California and Expedited Passport service options for Temecula.

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 Temecula California

Showing the single passport office in Temecula:

Temecula Main Post Office

30777 Rancho California Rd
Temecula, CA 92591

 

Other passport offices near Temecula California

Murrieta Carrier Annex Post Office - Murrieta - 4.4 Miles
Wildomar Post Office - Wildomar - 9.7 Miles
Mountain Center Post Office - Hemet - 10.5 Miles
Winchester Post Office - Winchester - 10.6 Miles
City of Canyon Lake - Canyon Lake - 11.1 Miles
Sun City Main Post Office - Sun City - 11.6 Miles
Fallbrook Post Office - Fallbrook - 11.9 Miles
Homeland Post Office - Homeland - 12.7 Miles
Aguanga Post Office - Aguanga - 13.4 Miles
Lake Elsinore Post Office - Lake Elsinore - 14 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Temecula

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 Diego Passport Agency - 48.4 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 74 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 325.3 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 362.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 546.5 Miles



Temecula, California Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Temecula 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 Temecula 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 Temecula will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Temecula, there is one less than 100 miles from Temecula.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Temecula

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 Temecula 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 Temecula 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 Temecula

Residents of the following cities that are close to Temecula can consider using the passport office services in Temecula for their passport application sealing needs.

Temecula California, Murrieta California, Wildomar California, Fallbrook California, Menifee California, Canyon Lake California, Lake Elsinore California, Hemet California, Perris California, San Jacinto California, Vista California, Idyllwild-Pine Cove California, Idyllwild California, San Marcos California, Oceanside California, Coto De Caza California, Beaumont California, Escondido California, Moreno Valley California, Carlsbad California

Passport Expediting in Temecula, California

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Temecula. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Temecula, California

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Temecula simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Temecula contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Temecula?

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 Temecula.
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 Temecula to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Temecula?

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 Temecula, 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 Diego Passport Agency, it's not too far from Temecula 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 San Diego Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Temecula.

How much does a passport cost in Temecula?

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 Temecula

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 Temecula.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

UPS Store - Temecula - (1.1 mi)
Corner Of Rancho California Rd & Meadows Pkwy
31915 Rancho California Rd
Temecula CA 92591
(951) 506-6143
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #9817 - Temecula - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
31771 Rancho California Road
Temecula CA 92592
(951) 699-7587
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #9920 - Temecula - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
30640 Rancho California Road
Temecula CA 92591
(951) 695-1713
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Winchester Rd - (2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Winchester Rd & Murrieta Hot Springs Rd
39252 Winchester Rd
Murrieta CA 92563
(951) 894-1164
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #7410 - Murrieta - (2.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Winchester & Murrieta Hot Springs
29910 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd
Murrieta CA 92563
(951) 894-1476
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #9550 - Temecula - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
40365 Winchester Road
Temecula CA 92591
(951) 296-6729
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Costco Store #491 - Temecula - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
26610 Ynez Rd
Temecula CA 92591
(951) 719-2000
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
CVS #9606 - Temecula - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
29610 Rancho California Road
Temecula CA 92591
(951) 699-0192
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Temecula - (2.8 mi)
Ynez & Rancho California In the Tower Plaza Shopping Ctr Next To 88 Ranch Market
27475 Ynez Rd
Temecula CA 92591
(951) 699-6901
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Temecula - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
27560 Jefferson Ave
Temecula CA 92590
(951) 676-1623
Price: Cost varies by location


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