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Find a passport office in California

Search the 583 passport acceptance facilities the U.S. Department of State lists in California, with passport hours, appointments and photos.

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How agencies work

Appointments: 1-877-487-2778 or the State Department's online system. Appointments are free.

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Where can I apply for a passport in California?

At any of the 583 passport acceptance facilities in California listed by the U.S. Department of State: 428 post offices, 36 county clerk or court offices, 55 public libraries and 64 other offices. Search by ZIP code above or browse by city.

Do I need an appointment at a California passport office?

513 of the 583 offices list their passport hours as by appointment. Post offices book through the USPS scheduler; county clerks and libraries set their own rules. Each office page shows what the facility published.

How much does a passport cost in California?

Fees are national, not set by California. A first adult passport book costs $130 to the State Department plus a $35 acceptance fee to the office, $165 in total. An adult renewal by mail costs $130. Expedited service adds $60.

Where is the passport agency in California?

California has 3 passport agencies: Los Angeles Passport Agency, San Diego Passport Agency, San Francisco Passport Agency. They serve only applicants with international travel within 14 days (or a foreign visa needed within 28 days), by appointment.

Can I get a passport the same day in California?

Only at a passport agency, with an appointment and proof of urgent travel. Acceptance facilities such as post offices and county clerks send your application to the State Department; they do not print passports.

Offices from the U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility Search (dataset retrieved July 2026). Fees from travel.state.gov. Independent guide, not a government website.