Van Nuys, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Van Nuys, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, California and Expedited Passport service options for Van Nuys.
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 Van Nuys California
Showing the single passport office in Van Nuys:
 | Van Nuys Post Office |
15701 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Other passport offices near Van Nuys California
Reseda Main Post Office - Reseda - 2.3 MilesTarzana Post Office - Tarzana - 3 Miles
Northridge Post Office - Los Angeles - 3.6 Miles
Mission City Annex Post Office - Mission Hills - 4.3 Miles
Victory Center Station Post Office - North Hollywood - 5.1 Miles
Canoga Park Post Office - Canoga Park - 5.5 Miles
Porter Ranch Station Post Office - Northridge - 5.6 Miles
Woodland Hills Post Office - Woodland Hills - 6.1 Miles
Sun Valley Post Office - San Fernando Valley - 6.1 Miles
Burbank Post Office - Burbank - 7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Van Nuys
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 - 8.7 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 110.4 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 286.8 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 401.8 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 621.1 Miles
Van Nuys, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Van Nuys, there is one less than 100 miles from Van Nuys.
* 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 Van Nuys
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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys
Residents of the following cities that are close to Van Nuys can consider using the passport office services in Van Nuys for their passport application sealing needs.
Van Nuys California, Reseda California, Encino California, Northridge California, Sherman Oaks California, Studio City California, San Fernando California, North Hollywood California, Universal City California, Calabasas California, Topanga California, Beverly Hills California, Brentwood California, Burbank California, West Hollywood California, Pacific Palisades California, Santa Monica California, Culver City California, Santa Clarita California, Glendale California
Passport Expediting in Van Nuys, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Van Nuys simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys.
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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys residents, there is a regional passport facility only 8.7 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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Lake Balboa - (1 mi)Ralphs Shopping Center At Louise And Balboa
17216 Saticoy St
Van Nuys CA 91406
(818) 774-9095
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #4792 - Van Nuys - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
15232 Sherman Way
Van Nuys CA 91405
(818) 374-3480
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9630 - Van Nuys - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
6201 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Van Nuys CA 91411
(818) 373-5005
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #48 - Van Nuys - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
6100 Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys CA 91411
(818) 989-5132
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #9621 - Reseda - (2 mi)
Photo Center
18247 Sherman Way
Reseda CA 91335
(818) 345-9640
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5525 - Van Nuys - (2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Van Nuys & Sherman
7155 Van Nuys Blvd
Van Nuys CA 91405
(818) 989-4281
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Van Nuys - (2.2 mi)
2 Blocks South Of Victory Near Sylvan St Across From Chase Bank
6311 Van Nuys Blvd
Van Nuys CA 91401
(818) 781-9000
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6648 - Reseda - (2.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Canby & Sherman
18430 Sherman Way
Reseda CA 91335
(818) 343-4513
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5022 - Reseda - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
7400 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda CA 91335
(818) 776-2600
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9706 - Northridge - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
9038 Balboa Boulevard
Northridge CA 91325
(818) 891-0956
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99