West Hollywood, California Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in West Hollywood, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, California and Expedited Passport service options for West Hollywood.
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 West Hollywood California
Showing the single passport office in West Hollywood:
 | West Branch Post Office |
820 N San Vicente Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Other passport offices near West Hollywood California
Cole Branch Finance Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 1 MilesBeverly Hills Main Post Office - Beverly Hills - 1.4 Miles
Beverly Hills Public Library - Beverly Hills - 1.6 Miles
Bicentennial Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 1.7 Miles
Hollywood Pavilion Postal Store - Los Angeles - 2.2 Miles
Sunset Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.3 Miles
Preuss Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.4 Miles
Hollywood Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.5 Miles
Wilcox Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.5 Miles
Miracle Mile Finance Station Post Office - Los Angeles - 2.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to West Hollywood
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 - 4 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 102.2 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 295.1 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 395 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 614.7 Miles
West Hollywood, California Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to West Hollywood, there is one less than 100 miles from West Hollywood.
* 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 West Hollywood
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 West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood
Residents of the following cities that are close to West Hollywood can consider using the passport office services in West Hollywood for their passport application sealing needs.
West Hollywood California, Beverly Hills California, Universal City California, Studio City California, Culver City California, North Hollywood California, Sherman Oaks California, Brentwood California, Burbank California, Van Nuys California, Glendale California, Santa Monica California, Encino California, Venice California, Marina del Rey California, Pacific Palisades California, Inglewood California, Vernon California, Lennox California, Reseda California
Passport Expediting in West Hollywood, California
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in West Hollywood. 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 West Hollywood, California
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in West Hollywood simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood.
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 West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood residents, there is a regional passport facility only 4 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 West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood
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 West Hollywood.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - West Hollywood - (0.4 mi)The Ramada/La Cienega
8581 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood CA 90069
(310) 289-5952
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9652 - West Hollywood - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
8491 West Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood CA 90069
(310) 360-7303
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Sunset Blvd - (0.9 mi)
At Laurel Road And Sunset Boulevard Opposite Trader Joe's
8033 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90046
(323) 848-8300
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #10791 - Los Angeles - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
8000 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90046
(323) 656-1477
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Beverly Blvd - (1.2 mi)
3 Short Blocks East Of The Beverly Center
8391 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90048
(323) 655-9980
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9503 - Los Angeles - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
8490 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90048
(323) 653-0217
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #10916 - Los Angeles - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
7500 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles CA 90046
(323) 782-4209
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9767 - Beverly Hills - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
9045 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills CA 90211
(310) 273-5252
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9661 - Los Angeles - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
6360 West Third Street
Los Angeles CA 90036
(323) 937-3019
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - West Hollywood - (1.9 mi)
Corner Of Santa Monica And La Brea
7111 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood CA 90046
(323) 672-8700
Price: Cost varies by location