Vernon, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Vernon, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Vernon, 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 Vernon 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 Vernon, 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 Vernon, California and Expedited Passport service options for Vernon.
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 Vernon California
Showing the single passport office in Vernon:
Vernon Branch Post Office |
5121 Hampton St
Vernon, CA 90058
Other passport offices near Vernon California
Huntington Park Main Post Office - Huntington Park - 1.3 MilesLugo Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 1.6 Miles
Washington Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 1.7 Miles
Los Angeles Main Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.3 Miles
Market Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.4 Miles
Hazard Branch Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.7 Miles
Boyle Heights Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.7 Miles
Textile Finance Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 3 Miles
Ramirez Finance Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 3.1 Miles
Commerce Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 3.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Vernon
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 - 11.8 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 93 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 304.5 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 385.9 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 605.9 Miles
Vernon, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Vernon will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Vernon, there is one less than 100 miles from Vernon.
* 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 Vernon
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 Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Vernon
Residents of the following cities that are close to Vernon can consider using the passport office services in Vernon for their passport application sealing needs.
Vernon California, Huntington Park California, Maywood California, Bell California, East Los Angeles California, South Gate California, Cudahy California, Commerce California, Bell Gardens California, Lynwood California, South Los Angeles California, Willowbrook California, Downey California, Montebello California, Monterey Park California, Pico Rivera California, Compton California, East Rancho Dominguez California, Inglewood California, Alhambra California
Passport Expediting in Vernon, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Vernon. 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 Vernon, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Vernon simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Vernon 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 Vernon, 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 Vernon.
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 Vernon 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 Vernon, 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 Vernon residents, there is a regional passport facility only 11.8 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 Vernon 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Vernon
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 Vernon.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Huntington Park - (0.8 mi)Photo Center
5924 Pacific Blvd
Huntington Park CA 90255
(323) 586-0233
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9596 - Huntington Park - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
5960 Pacific Boulevard
Huntington Park CA 90255
(323) 589-6703
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11785 - Huntington Park - (1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Pacific & Randolph
6100 Pacific Blvd
Huntington Park CA 90255
(323) 826-9775
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8875 - Los Angeles - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
3644 East Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90023
(323) 264-0496
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #12913 - Los Angeles - (1.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Compton & Gage
1500 E Gage Ave
Los Angeles CA 90001
(323) 581-0964
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8898 - Walnut Park - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
7300 Alameda Street
Walnut Park CA 90255
(323) 583-0638
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #11073 - Huntington Park - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
3208 East Florence Ave.
Huntington Park CA 90255
(323) 589-1916
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #4019 - Los Angeles - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
5837 S. Central Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90001
(323) 233-2493
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #10915 - Los Angeles - (2 mi)
Photo Center
1025 E Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90011
(213) 742-6849
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9501 - South Gate - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
2655 Santa Ana Street
South Gate CA 90280
(323) 582-5601
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99