Passport expired before your trip? Need an emergency passport fast? We help Sunnyvale and Silicon Valley travelers get their expedited passports as quickly as 24 hours. A+ BBB rated. No office visit required.
Start My PassportProcessing Times
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 San Francisco Passport Agency is the nearest passport agency — Located in downtown San Francisco — approximately 45–55 minutes from Sunnyvale via US-101. 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, a first-time passport, or an emergency replacement — Fast Passport Center handles it with reserved courier submission availability.
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 Sunnyvale Area
Serving all of Santa Clara County
Serving all of Santa Clara County
Courier pickup available throughout the Sunnyvale area
Local Office — By Appointment Only
400 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402
Visit us by appointment, or choose courier pickup and drop-off for added convenience.
Fast Passport Center serves Sunnyvale remotely via secure courier. We do not have a walk-in office in Sunnyvale — 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 Silicon Valley travelers.
Start My Passport24–48 Hour Processing
Emergency courier submission for urgent Silicon Valley departures
Registered Courier
U.S. Department of State approved passport expediting
Dedicated Agent
A real person assigned to your case from start to finish
Document Shipping
Prepaid overnight labels to our processing center
We serve all Sunnyvale neighborhoods and nearby Silicon Valley cities including Mountain View, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and San Jose. If you are in Santa Clara County or the Peninsula, we have you covered.
Why Travelers Choose Fast Passport Center
Reviews
Sunnyvale and Silicon Valley travelers trust us when their departure is days away. Here is what some of them have to say.
“My startup's investor meeting in London was in 2 days and my passport was expired. Fast Passport Center got me a new one in 30 hours. Saved the trip.”
Alex P.
Sunnyvale, CA
“Needed to renew for a family vacation to Singapore. The process was smooth, they reviewed my documents, and I had my passport in 4 days. Highly recommend.”
Lisa W.
Mountain View, CA
“Lost my passport the week before my honeymoon to New Zealand. They walked me through the DS-64 process and got me a replacement in 48 hours. Incredible service.”
James H.
Palo Alto, 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 for central Santa Clara County residents. Appointment strongly recommended.
Convenient for western Santa Clara County residents. Photo services available. Book ahead.
Convenient for Peninsula 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 San Francisco Passport Agency is your only do-it-yourself option — Located in downtown San Francisco — approximately 45–55 minutes from Sunnyvale via US-101. Getting an appointment there is rarely straightforward. Fast Passport Center gives you a faster, simpler path without the uncertainty.
Regional passport agency appointments 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 StartedSan Francisco Passport Agency — 95 Hawthorne St Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94105 — Located in downtown San Francisco — approximately 45–55 minutes from Sunnyvale via US-101
Avoid Delays
With SFO and SJC both serving Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale travelers can't afford passport delays. Here are the most common mistakes we see.
Silicon Valley photo shops often use generic sizes. Passport photos must be exactly 2×2 inches with a white or off-white background.
Missing signatures or using the wrong form type are the #1 reasons for rejection at Santa Clara County acceptance facilities.
Fees change frequently. Many Silicon Valley applicants show up with incorrect checks and have to reschedule their appointment.
Without flight confirmation or travel itinerary, the San Francisco regional agency will turn you away for emergency appointments.
For minors, both parents must appear or submit notarized consent. This trips up many Silicon Valley families at the clerk.
Silicon Valley travelers often assume standard processing will be fine. It takes 8–11 weeks. Start expedited at least 3 weeks before travel.
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 Sunnyvale travelers complete everything online and ship documents overnight. No need to drive to San Francisco or wait in line at the regional agency.
Complete your application on our secure website in under 10 minutes.
We send you a prepaid overnight label. Drop your documents at any UPS location in Sunnyvale.
Our team checks every document for accuracy before hand-delivering to the State Department.
Your passport is processed at a U.S. Department of State facility using our registered courier slots.
We overnight your new passport back to your Sunnyvale address — trackable every step of the way.
Most Sunnyvale travelers start online and ship documents overnight — no office visit required for most services.
Questions?
Have questions about expedited passports in Sunnyvale? Here are the most common ones we hear from Silicon Valley travelers.
Yes. Fast Passport Center provides emergency passport services in Sunnyvale for travelers with urgent international flights. Our registered couriers hand-deliver your documents directly to U.S. Department of State facilities, achieving 24–48 hour turnaround for most Silicon Valley travelers.
Still have questions? Our team is here to help.
Call 877-253-0084Local 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 Sunnyvale
Your passport application requires two identical 2"×2" passport photos taken within the last 6 months. Popular passport photo locations in Sunnyvale include:
CVS Pharmacy — Sunnyvale
130 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Mon–Sun: 8AM–10PM
Walgreens — Mountain View
1040 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040
Mon–Sun: 7AM–11PM
FedEx Office — Sunnyvale
1247 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Mon–Fri: 7AM–9PM, Sat: 8AM–6PM
UPS Store — Palo Alto
3875 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Mon–Fri: 8AM–7PM, Sat: 9AM–5PM
Walmart — Milpitas
301 Ranch Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035
Mon–Sun: 6AM–11PM
Rite Aid — Cupertino
10630 S Foothill Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
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 — Sunnyvale
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 Sunnyvale residents. Most records can be ordered online for delivery within 5–10 business days.
California Dept. of Public Health (Vital Records)
Get RecordsSanta Clara County Clerk-Recorder (Birth, Death, Marriage Records)
Get RecordsSanta Clara County Superior Court (Divorce Records)
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 Sunnyvale
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 Sunnyvale.
DMV — Sunnyvale
4201 Pearl Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
REAL ID and driver's license renewals. Appointment required.
DMV — San Jose
2222 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
Passport-ready photo services available. Online appointment booking.
DMV — Los Gatos
525 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
REAL ID processing. Walk-ins limited — book online first.
DMV — Redwood City
300 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
Mon–Fri: 8AM–5PM
Full-service center for Peninsula and South Bay residents.
Appointment recommended — walk-in wait times can be long. Book your slot online before visiting.
Airports
Airports Serving Sunnyvale Travelers
Sunnyvale 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.
San Jose International Airport
1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110
The closest international airport for Sunnyvale travelers. Direct flights to Mexico, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
San Jose AirportSan Francisco International Airport
San Francisco, CA 94128
Major international hub for long-haul flights to Asia, Europe, and South America. Accessible via US-101.
SFO Flight InfoOakland International Airport
1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA 94621
Alternative international airport for East Bay and South Bay travelers. Accessible via I-880.
Oakland 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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