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3 Ways to Get a U.S. Passport
Option 1
Registered Courier
Urgent
2–9 Days
Standard
3–5 Weeks
The U.S. Department of State created the registered courier program to give travelers another option. For urgent travel, registered couriers have daily submission availability that can deliver passports in as little as 2–9 days. For travelers with more time, a 3–5 week service provides personalized support throughout the entire process.
Option 2
Post Office / Mail-In
1–2 Months
The DIY route is the option most travelers know. Apply at a local acceptance facility or renew by mail or online when eligible. It's often the lowest-cost option and works well if you have plenty of time before your trip. If an issue is discovered after submission, you'll be notified by USPS and your application will be placed on hold until the problem is resolved by mail. Not recommended within 30 days of departure.
Option 3
Regional Agency
24 Hours
Emergency-only in-person visits at a U.S. Department of State Passport Agency. Requires a confirmed NPIC appointment and documented urgent travel with proof. Applicants should expect to spend most of the day at the agency and may be instructed to return the following business day to pick up their passport.
Business Days
Weeks
Months
Hours*
The Los Angeles Passport Agency is the nearest passport agency — Located in West LA — visit in person at 11000 Wilshire Blvd. No drive distance needed for LA residents.. You must secure an NPIC appointment in advance — no walk-ins permitted. Be prepared: the drive, parking, wait time, and possibly being told to return the next day to pick up your passport can turn a one-day trip into two.
*Processing speed depends on eligibility and documentation. Not all applicants qualify for Regional Agency Processing.
Our Services
Whether you need a renewal before a LAX flight to Tokyo, an emergency passport for a Cannes film festival premiere, or first-time passports for an LA family's first international vacation — Fast Passport Center handles it with reserved courier submission availability. As a registered State Department courier (not a reseller), we guarantee the best price and typically cost 30–100% less than FedEx, Staples, and other third-party passport courier resellers.
International flight in 24–72 hours? Our emergency courier service submits directly via reserved agency slots — as fast as 24 hours. For urgent, last-minute travel that cannot wait.
Already hold a U.S. passport? We help residents renew fast — no agency visit required for most renewals. Perfect for professionals, families, and retirees preparing for international travel.
First-time applicants require an in-person acceptance clerk visit. We guide you through every step with clear instructions for the nearest acceptance location.
Replacements require additional forms. We guide you through DS-64 and everything needed to avoid costly mistakes — so your international connection or overseas trip is not derailed.
Minors require parental participation and an in-person acceptance step. We provide clear instructions and checklists so your family vacation or trip abroad stays on schedule.
After marriage, divorce, or a legal name change — we assist with corrected passports so your travel documents match your reservations. Common for professionals after name changes.
Need a second passport for frequent international travel? Ideal for corporate executives, tech workers, and consultants who travel internationally while their primary passport is in visa processing.
Replacing a significantly damaged passport is faster than you think. We guide you through the process so your international itinerary or corporate travel stays on track.
The passport card is a wallet-size travel document for land and sea crossings to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. We expedite passport card applications with the same courier service as book passports.
Service Area
Fast Passport Center — Serving Los Angeles Area
Serving all of Los Angeles County
Serving all of Los Angeles County
Courier pickup available throughout the Los Angeles area
Local Office — By Appointment Only
225 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Visit us by appointment, or choose courier pickup and drop-off for added convenience.
Fast Passport Center serves Los Angeles remotely via secure courier. We do not have a walk-in office in LA — our registered couriers hand-deliver your documents directly to U.S. Department of State processing facilities. This is how we achieve 24–48 hour turnaround for LA travelers.
Start My Passport24–48 Hour Processing
Emergency courier submission for urgent LA departures
Registered Courier
U.S. Department of State approved passport expediting
LAX Global Gateway Expertise
World's 3rd busiest airport — 90+ airlines, 100+ international destinations. We know airline timelines and last-minute boarding scenarios
Document Shipping
Prepaid overnight labels to our processing center
We serve all LA neighborhoods and nearby cities including Burbank, Glendale, Culver City, Inglewood, Torrance, and the broader LA County region. If you are in LA County or nearby Orange County, we have you covered.
Why Travelers Choose Fast Passport Center
Reviews
Los Angeles travelers — from Hollywood producers to USC students to Westside families — trust us when their international departure is days away.
“My flight to Tokyo was in 3 days and I realized my passport was expired. Fast Passport Center got me a new one in 36 hours. Absolutely saved my business trip.”
Marcus T.
Santa Monica, CA
“Needed to renew my passport for a family vacation to Cancun. Process was smooth, they reviewed my documents, and I had my passport in 4 days. Highly recommend.”
Jennifer L.
Pasadena, CA
“Production company booked me for a shoot at Pinewood Studios in London with 10 days notice. My passport was expired. Fast Passport Center got it done in 3 days — I made the call time.”
David R.
Hollywood, CA
Passport Acceptance Clerks
First-time applicants — and most applicants who are not eligible for a standard mail-in renewal or a second passport — must apply in person at a passport acceptance clerk, and all locations require an appointment. This is the self-service option, typically chosen by those on a tighter budget who have at least 1–2+ months before travel and don't mind the slower, standard processing times.
If you want to use a registered U.S. Department of State courier to receive your passport in as little as 3 days, you must sign up with Fast Passport Center before going to the clerk. Once you apply at the clerk, your documents are sent through the standard route, and we cannot intervene or upgrade it to an expedited courier service afterward.
Acceptance hours are limited. Appointments required. Call ahead to confirm passport acceptance times.
Busy location — book appointments 2+ weeks in advance. Limited weekend hours.
Popular location for Westside residents. Appointment strongly recommended.
Accepts walk-ins but appointments preferred. Photo services available on-site.
Convenient for San Fernando Valley residents. Limited passport hours — call to confirm.
Major county facility with extended hours. Accepts walk-ins but appointments recommended for faster service.
Last chance — sign up now, before your clerk visit
If you need your passport fast, sign up with Fast Passport Center before you walk into that clerk appointment. Once your documents go through the standard route, they're gone — there's no pulling them back, no upgrading, no saving you after the fact. Don't wait and hope it works out.
Emergency Passports
If you need your passport within two weeks, the Los Angeles Passport Agency is your only do-it-yourself option — Located in West LA — visit in person at 11000 Wilshire Blvd. No drive distance needed for LA residents.. Getting an appointment there is rarely straightforward. Fast Passport Center gives you a faster, simpler path without the uncertainty.
Regional passport agency appointments in Los Angeles are routinely booked 2–4 weeks out — and walk-ins are never accepted. If you searched for an appointment and came up empty, Fast Passport Center's registered courier channel is your fastest next step. No appointment. No waiting in line at the federal building. Processing as fast as 2–3 business days.
Get StartedLos Angeles Passport Agency — 11000 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90024 — Located in West LA — visit in person at 11000 Wilshire Blvd. No drive distance needed for LA residents.
Avoid Delays
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to the nation's busiest international airport, and one of the most ethnically diverse cities on Earth. LA travelers face passport challenges that reflect this unique profile — from work visa timing for film productions to 6-month passport validity rules for Asia-Pacific family visits.
LA entertainment professionals often need both passport renewal AND a UK, Canada, or Australia work visa for productions. Visa processing takes 2–6 weeks — and the passport must be valid throughout. Start passport renewal BEFORE the visa application process.
LAX has 90+ airlines serving 100+ international destinations. Flights to Asia, Europe, and Latin America are abundant — and LA travelers often book 1–2 weeks out. Standard passport processing cannot keep pace with LA's last-minute travel culture.
Many LA photo services — including those near studios and tourist areas — produce photos that meet headshot standards but fail passport requirements. Photos must be exactly 2×2 inches, white background, no glasses, neutral expression.
LA has the largest Korean, Filipino, Thai, and Vietnamese populations outside their home countries. Family visits to Asia require passport validity of 6+ months beyond the return date. Many travelers discover this at the check-in counter.
Missing signatures or using the wrong form type are the #1 rejection reasons at LA acceptance facilities. Our document review catches these before you waste an appointment slot.
The LA Passport Agency is at 11000 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1000 in West LA. From Santa Monica, that is 15–30 minutes. From the Valley, budget 30–45 minutes. Our courier service eliminates this entirely.
We check everything for you.
Fast Passport Center reviews your documents before submission — so you don't have to worry about these mistakes causing a delay.
Simple Process
Most Los Angeles travelers complete everything online and ship documents overnight. No need to navigate downtown traffic or the 110 freeway to reach the passport agency. Our process is built for LA's pace — where international travel opportunities materialize fast and standard government timelines cannot keep up.
Choose the processing speed that fits your travel date and complete your secure order. Takes just a few minutes from your home, studio lot, or Westside office.
We confirm your details and provide a personalized checklist and document review guidance — entertainment, family, or business travel.
Send your documents using an overnight shipping option. Most LA clients drop at any UPS Store or FedEx Office — no office visit needed for renewals.
We submit through our reserved passport agency availability — bypassing the LA Passport Agency appointment bottleneck and downtown traffic entirely.
Your passport is completed within the timeframe you selected. No 110 freeway, no waiting at the federal building — just your passport, ready for travel.
Most Los Angeles travelers start online and ship documents overnight — no office visit required for most services.
Questions?
Have questions about expedited passports in Los Angeles? Here are the most common ones we hear from LA travelers.
Fast Passport Center offers emergency passport processing in Los Angeles in as little as 24–48 hours. Our registered couriers hand-deliver your documents directly to U.S. Department of State facilities. This is the fastest reliable option for LA travelers with urgent international flights from LAX.
Still have questions? Our team is here to help.
Call 877-253-0084Regional Travel Expertise
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world and home to one of the planet's busiest international airports. LA's travel patterns are uniquely shaped by the entertainment industry, global trade, and deep-rooted international communities. Here's what LA travelers need to know.
World's 3rd busiest airport — 90+ airlines, 100+ international destinations
LAX handles 88+ million passengers annually and is the primary U.S. gateway to Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Oceania. With nonstop flights to Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney, London, Dubai, and virtually every major global city, LAX creates a constant stream of international travel demand. The airport's sheer volume means LA travelers can book last-minute international flights on dozens of carriers — but expired passports turn a deal into a disaster.
Passport tip: LAX serves 90+ airlines, each with different check-in and documentation requirements. Always verify passport validity the moment you book any international flight. Airlines at LAX are strict about 6-month validity rules for Asia and the Middle East.
Hollywood, Burbank, Culver City — the global entertainment capital
Los Angeles is the world's entertainment production center. Actors fly to London's Pinewood Studios for Marvel and Star Wars productions. Directors attend Cannes, Venice, and Toronto film festivals. Musicians tour internationally with crews of 20+. Production accountants and location scouts deploy to New Zealand, Australia, and Eastern Europe for months-long shoots. Work visa applications for these productions require valid passports with 6+ months of remaining validity — a pipeline that collapses if the passport is expired.
Passport tip: UK, Canada, and Australia work visas for entertainment productions require 6 months of passport validity at time of application. Start passport renewal 3 months before your visa appointment — this gives you buffer for both processes.
Largest Korean, Filipino, Armenian, Thai, Salvadoran, and Iranian populations outside their home countries
Los Angeles is arguably the most internationally connected city in the United States. With the largest diasporas of Koreans, Filipinos, Armenians, Thais, Salvadorans, Iranians, and Guatemalans outside their home countries, heritage travel drives a massive volume of passport demand. These trips are often multi-generational — grandparents traveling with grandchildren, extended family reunions, weddings in ancestral hometowns. Many travelers in these communities are first-time passport applicants navigating a complex process for the first time.
Passport tip: First-time passport applicants in LA's immigrant and diaspora communities should start 12+ weeks before travel. Acceptance facility visits are required, and appointments book up during summer and holiday seasons. We guide first-time applicants through every step.
Busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere, major cruise departure terminal
The twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach form the largest port complex in the Americas, handling 40% of all U.S. container imports. The cruise terminals at San Pedro and Long Beach serve major lines including Carnival, Princess, and Royal Caribbean with departures to the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, and through the Panama Canal. International trade professionals — freight forwarders, customs brokers, supply chain managers — travel frequently to Asia and Latin America, often on short notice when a shipment issue arises.
Passport tip: Cruise passengers from San Pedro and Long Beach terminals should verify passport validity 3 months before departure. Many Mexican Riviera cruises require 6 months of validity — even for closed-loop itineraries.
In Los Angeles, international travel opportunities materialize at the speed of a phone call — a director gets attached to a project in Budapest, a music producer books studio time in London, a trade attorney flies to Singapore for arbitration. Standard government passport processing timelines are fundamentally incompatible with LA's booking-to-departure culture. Our expedited courier service exists to bridge that gap.
Local Travel Intelligence
LA's entertainment, trade, and diaspora connections create the most diverse international travel patterns of any U.S. city.
88M+
passengers through LAX annually — world's 3rd busiest airport
1–3 Weeks
average lead time from trip booking to international departure for entertainment professionals
35%
of LA expedited requests are entertainment industry or production-related
24 Hours
shortest turnaround for an actor called to Pinewood Studios with 4 days notice
LAX→London multiple daily nonstops across 5+ airlines, Pinewood Studios productions, West End theater, music industry, fashion
Production call sheets and filming schedules are immovable
LAX→Tokyo/Seoul multiple daily nonstops, Koreatown family visits (largest Korean diaspora), anime/gaming industry, K-pop entertainment
Family events and entertainment industry deadlines
LAX has the most flights to Mexico of any U.S. airport, family heritage visits, film location scouting in Mexico City, Baja California weekend trips
Year-round demand — not seasonal tourism
LAX→Shanghai/Beijing/Taipei nonstops, San Gabriel Valley diaspora connections, film co-productions, trade and manufacturing
Visa + passport timeline overlap — start renewal early
LAX→Sydney/Melbourne/Auckland nonstops, film production (Weta Workshop, Marvel Studios), surf and adventure travel from LA's beach culture
Production deployment and location scout travel
Cannes Film Festival, Milan Fashion Week, luxury brand partnerships (Rodeo Drive connections), culinary and wine tourism
Film festival and fashion week dates are fixed and public
We serve travelers across the Golden State with the same fast, reliable passport processing.
Local Resources
Getting your passport ready involves more than just the application. Here are local resources to help you gather everything you need.
Passport Photos
Passport Photo Locations in Los Angeles
Your passport application requires two identical 2"×2" passport photos taken within the last 6 months. Popular passport photo locations in Los Angeles include:
CVS Pharmacy — Hollywood
1234 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Mon–Sun: 8AM–10PM
Walgreens — Santa Monica
1400 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Mon–Sun: 7AM–11PM
FedEx Office — Downtown LA
444 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Mon–Fri: 7AM–9PM, Sat: 8AM–6PM
UPS Store — Beverly Hills
9641 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Mon–Fri: 8AM–7PM, Sat: 9AM–5PM
Walmart — Torrance
22015 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
Mon–Sun: 6AM–11PM
Rite Aid — Pasadena
200 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Mon–Sun: 8AM–10PM
Tip: Wear a plain white or off-white top, no glasses, neutral expression. Photos must meet strict U.S. State Department specifications — ask the technician to confirm compliance before you leave.
Vital Records
Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records — Los Angeles
If you need a certified copy of your birth certificate for a passport application, a marriage certificate for a name change, or a divorce decree to support your passport correction, here are the official sources for vital records for Los Angeles residents. Most records can be ordered online for delivery within 5–10 business days.
Birth Certificate
Request certified birth certificates from the California Department of Public Health Vital Records. Online, mail, or in-person options available for Los Angeles County residents. Processing typically takes 5–10 business days.
Get RecordsDeath Certificate
Obtain certified death certificates through California CDPH Vital Records. Required for estate and legal matters in LA County.
Get RecordsMarriage Certificate
Request marriage license records from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Certified copies available for name changes and legal purposes.
Get RecordsDivorce Decree
Obtain certified divorce records through the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Required for name change passport corrections and legal documentation.
Get RecordsDon't see your county? If the record you need was issued outside the area, visit VitalChek.com — the official online service for ordering vital records nationwide across all U.S. states and counties.
Driver's License & State ID
DMV Services Near Los Angeles
A valid government-issued photo ID is required for your passport application. If you need a new or renewed driver's license or REAL ID, here are the DMV service locations near Los Angeles.
DMV — Hollywood
8033 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
REAL ID and driver's license renewals. Appointment required.
DMV — Santa Monica
2235 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
Passport-ready photo services available. Online appointment booking.
DMV — Pasadena
49 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
REAL ID processing. Walk-ins limited — book online first.
DMV — Norwalk
12400 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA 90650
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
Full-service mega center. Longest hours, most services.
Appointment recommended — walk-in wait times can be long. Book your slot online before visiting.
Airports
Airports Serving Los Angeles Travelers
Los Angeles travelers use nearby airports for domestic and international travel. If your trip is coming up fast, make sure your passport is in hand well before your departure date.
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
World's 3rd busiest airport — 90+ airlines, 100+ international destinations. The primary U.S. gateway to Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Nonstop flights to every inhabited continent.
LAX Flight InfoHollywood Burbank Airport
2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Smaller airport with domestic flights and some international connections. Easier access than LAX for Valley and Burbank residents. Popular with entertainment industry travelers.
Burbank AirportLong Beach Airport
4100 Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90808
Convenient for South Bay and Orange County travelers. Domestic flights with some international connections to Mexico.
Long Beach AirportPassport required for all international flights. If your departure is within two weeks, standard processing won't make it in time — expedited processing through Fast Passport Center is your most reliable option.
Service Network
Fast Passport Center provides emergency passport and expedited passport processing in California. We also serve travelers in nearby states including Arizona, Oregon and Nevada. Click a state below for local acceptance facilities, processing times, and fast passport options.
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