Expedited Passport Services
Across California
From Los Angeles to San Francisco, San Diego to Sacramento — Fast Passport Center connects California travelers with emergency and expedited passport processing — as fast as 24 hours.
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Anaheim
California
Orange County expedited passport services near Disneyland and convention centers
- Orange County coverage
- Serving Santa Ana, Fullerton, Garden Grove
Antioch
California
Contra Costa County expedited passport services for East Bay travelers near the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta
- East Bay coverage
- Serving Pittsburg, Brentwood, Oakley, Concord, Martinez
Bakersfield
California
Kern County trusted passport processing for Central Valley travelers
- Kern County coverage
- Serving Delano, Visalia, Porterville
Berkeley
California
Alameda County expedited passport services for East Bay travelers near UC Berkeley
- East Bay coverage
- Serving Oakland, Richmond, Emeryville, El Cerrito
Burbank
California
Los Angeles County passport services near Hollywood Burbank Airport and media district
- San Fernando Valley coverage
- Serving Glendale, Pasadena, Studio City
Carlsbad
California
North San Diego County coastal expedited passport processing near Legoland
- San Diego North County coverage
- Serving Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, San Marcos
Chula Vista
California
South Bay San Diego expedited passport services near Mexico border
- South Bay coverage
- Serving National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita
Compton
California
South Bay Los Angeles expedited passport services for Gateway Cities travelers near the Port of Long Beach
- South Bay coverage
- Serving Lynwood, Paramount, South Gate, Carson, Long Beach
Costa Mesa
California
Central Orange County expedited passport services near South Coast Plaza
- Central OC coverage
- Serving Newport Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach
Daly City
California
San Mateo County expedited passport services on the San Francisco Peninsula
- Peninsula coverage
- Serving South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Millbrae
Escondido
California
North San Diego County expedited passport processing for inland and coastal communities
- Inland North County coverage
- Serving San Marcos, Vista, Poway, Oceanside
Fullerton
California
North Orange County expedited passport services near Cal State Fullerton
- North OC coverage
- Serving Anaheim, Brea, La Habra, Placentia
Fresno
California
Central Valley's expedited passport hub for Clovis and Madera travelers
- Fresno County coverage
- Serving Clovis, Madera, Hanford
Garden Grove
California
Central Orange County expedited passport services near Little Saigon
- Central OC coverage
- Serving Anaheim, Santa Ana, Westminster, Fountain Valley
Glendale
California
Los Angeles County expedited passport services near Brand Boulevard and Americana
- San Fernando Valley coverage
- Serving Burbank, La Cañada, La Crescenta
Hayward
California
Alameda County expedited passport processing for East Bay travelers near San Francisco
- East Bay coverage
- Serving San Leandro, Castro Valley, Union City, Fremont
Huntington Beach
California
Orange County coastal expedited passport services near Surf City USA
- North OC coast coverage
- Serving Fountain Valley, Westminster, Seal Beach
Irvine
California
Orange County expedited passport services near Irvine Business Complex
- Central Orange County coverage
- Serving Tustin, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo
Long Beach
California
Los Angeles County coastal expedited passport processing near the port
- South Bay coverage
- Serving Signal Hill, Lakewood, Carson
Los Angeles
California
Southern California's largest expedited passport service hub
- LA County wide coverage
- Serving Hollywood, Downtown, Westside
Modesto
California
Stanislaus County expedited passport services for Central Valley travelers
- Stanislaus County coverage
- Serving Turlock, Ceres, Manteca
Menifee
California
Riverside County expedited passport services for Inland Empire travelers near Temecula and Murrieta
- Inland Empire coverage
- Serving Murrieta, Temecula, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Perris, Wildomar
Moreno Valley
California
Riverside County expedited passport processing for Inland Empire near Box Springs Mountain
- Inland Empire coverage
- Serving Riverside, Perris, Hemet, Redlands, San Bernardino
Newport Beach
California
Coastal Orange County expedited passport services near Balboa Peninsula
- Coastal OC coverage
- Serving Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar
Redding
California
Shasta County expedited passport services for North State travelers near the Sundial Bridge and Mount Shasta
- North State coverage
- Serving Shasta Lake, Anderson, Red Bluff, Chico, Mount Shasta
Merced
California
Merced County expedited passport services for Central Valley travelers near UC Merced and Yosemite gateway
- Central Valley coverage
- Serving Atwater, Livingston, Turlock, Chowchilla, Los Banos
Tustin
California
Orange County expedited passport services in historic Tustin near Old Town and the Irvine border
- Central Orange County coverage
- Serving Irvine, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Costa Mesa
Vacaville
California
Solano County expedited passport services for the Sacramento Valley near Travis Air Force Base
- Solano County coverage
- Serving Fairfield, Dixon, Suisun City, Benicia, Napa
Mountain View
California
Santa Clara County expedited passport services in the heart of Silicon Valley near Google and Shoreline
- Silicon Valley coverage
- Serving Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Cupertino, Menlo Park
San Mateo
California
San Mateo County expedited passport services on the Peninsula near Burlingame and SFO
- Peninsula coverage
- Serving Burlingame, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City
Livermore
California
Alameda County expedited passport services in the Tri-Valley wine country near Pleasanton and Dublin
- Tri-Valley coverage
- Serving Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, Tracy
Tracy
California
San Joaquin County expedited passport services in the Central Valley near Manteca and Stockton
- San Joaquin County coverage
- Serving Manteca, Lathrop, Stockton, Lodi, Modesto
Oakland
California
Alameda County expedited passport hub for East Bay travelers
- East Bay coverage
- Serving Berkeley, Emeryville, Alameda
Concord
California
Contra Costa County expedited passport services in the East Bay near Walnut Creek and Mount Diablo
- East Bay coverage
- Serving Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Lafayette
El Cajon
California
East San Diego County expedited passport processing in the inland valley near La Mesa and Santee
- East San Diego County coverage
- Serving La Mesa, Santee, Spring Valley, Lakeside
Oceanside
California
North San Diego County coastal expedited passport services near Camp Pendleton and the pier
- North San Diego County coverage
- Serving Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, Camp Pendleton
Roseville
California
Placer County expedited passport services in the Sacramento metro near Rocklin and Folsom
- Sacramento metro coverage
- Serving Rocklin, Lincoln, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Granite Bay
Ontario
California
San Bernardino County expedited passport processing near Ontario International Airport
- Inland Empire coverage
- Serving Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Claremont
Orange
California
North Orange County expedited passport services near the historic plaza
- North OC coverage
- Serving Anaheim, Villa Park, Tustin
Oxnard
California
Ventura County coastal expedited passport services near Channel Islands Harbor
- Ventura County coverage
- Serving Ventura, Camarillo, Port Hueneme, Thousand Oaks
Pasadena
California
Los Angeles County expedited passport services in the San Gabriel Valley
- San Gabriel Valley coverage
- Serving Altadena, South Pasadena, San Marino
Pomona
California
Los Angeles County expedited passport processing in the Pomona Valley near Cal Poly
- Eastern LA County coverage
- Serving Claremont, Diamond Bar, Chino, La Verne
Rancho Cucamonga
California
San Bernardino County expedited passport services near Victoria Gardens in the Inland Empire
- Inland Empire coverage
- Serving Fontana, Upland, Ontario, Claremont
Rialto
California
San Bernardino County expedited passport services for Inland Empire travelers near the historic Route 66
- Inland Empire coverage
- Serving San Bernardino, Fontana, Colton, Highland, Redlands
Riverside
California
Riverside County expedited passport hub for Inland Empire travelers
- Inland Empire coverage
- Serving Moreno Valley, Corona, Jurupa Valley
Sacramento
California
Northern California capital region expedited passport services
- Sacramento County coverage
- Serving Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom
Salinas
California
Monterey County expedited passport processing for Central Coast Steinbeck Country travelers
- Monterey County coverage
- Serving Monterey, Seaside, Marina, Watsonville, Santa Cruz
San Bernardino
California
San Bernardino County expedited passport services for Inland Empire
- Inland Empire coverage
- Serving Rialto, Colton, Highland
San Diego
California
Southern California coastal expedited passport hub near Mexico border
- San Diego County wide coverage
- Serving Chula Vista, La Jolla, Del Mar
San Francisco
California
Bay Area expedited passport services for Northern California travelers
- San Francisco County coverage
- Serving Daly City, South San Francisco, Marin
San Jose
California
Santa Clara County expedited passport hub in the heart of Silicon Valley
- Silicon Valley coverage
- Serving Santa Clara, Milpitas, Cupertino
Santa Ana
California
Orange County seat expedited passport processing near downtown civic center
- Central Orange County coverage
- Serving Tustin, Orange, Fountain Valley
Santa Barbara
California
Santa Barbara County expedited passport services on the American Riviera
- South Coast coverage
- Serving Goleta, Carpinteria, Montecito
Santa Clara
California
Santa Clara County expedited passport processing in Silicon Valley near Levi's Stadium
- Silicon Valley coverage
- Serving Sunnyvale, San Jose, Cupertino, Mountain View
Santa Monica
California
West Los Angeles coastal expedited passport services near the pier
- Westside coverage
- Serving Brentwood, Venice, Pacific Palisades
Santa Rosa
California
Sonoma County expedited passport processing for Wine Country and Russian River travelers
- Sonoma County coverage
- Serving Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Healdsburg, Napa
Simi Valley
California
Ventura County expedited passport services in the San Fernando Valley corridor near Santa Susana
- Ventura County coverage
- Serving Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Westlake Village, Chatsworth
Stockton
California
San Joaquin County expedited passport hub for Central Valley travelers
- San Joaquin County coverage
- Serving Lodi, Tracy, Manteca
Sunnyvale
California
Santa Clara County expedited passport processing in Silicon Valley near Moffett Field
- Silicon Valley coverage
- Serving Mountain View, Cupertino, Palo Alto, San Jose
Thousand Oaks
California
Ventura County expedited passport services in the Conejo Valley
- Conejo Valley coverage
- Serving Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park
Torrance
California
South Bay Los Angeles expedited passport processing near the beach
- South Bay coverage
- Serving Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes
Vallejo
California
Solano County expedited passport services for North Bay travelers near San Pablo Bay
- North Bay coverage
- Serving Fairfield, Vacaville, Benicia, Napa, American Canyon
Ventura
California
Ventura County expedited passport services on the California coast
- Ventura County coverage
- Serving Oxnard, Camarillo, Ojai
Visalia
California
Tulare County expedited passport processing for Central Valley travelers near Sequoia National Park
- Tulare County coverage
- Serving Tulare, Porterville, Exeter, Hanford
Statewide Coverage
Communities We Serve Across California
Don't see your city in the directory above? You're still covered. Every California community below is served through our nearest hub — with the same fast, reliable expedited passport processing.
Westside & Beach Cities
Hub: Los AngelesSanta Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, and Pacific Palisades — all within 15 minutes of LAX on the 405 or 10. Brentwood and Bel Air are adjacent to the 405 corridor. Culver City is a central hub.
San Fernando Valley
Hub: BurbankBurbank, Glendale, Pasadena, and Studio City are north of the Hollywood Hills. Burbank Airport (BUR) is a major regional airport. The 101, 134, and 5 connect the Valley to LAX.
Orange County & South LA
Hub: IrvineAnaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach form the OC core. John Wayne Airport (SNA) is centrally located. The 5, 405, and 55 freeways connect to LAX in 45–60 minutes.
Downtown LA & Eastside
Hub: Los AngelesDowntown LA, Arts District, Boyle Heights, and South LA. The 110 and 101 connect to LAX. Long Beach Airport (LGB) is an alternative for South LA residents. East LA and Alhambra are along the 10 corridor.
Not finding your exact community? Call us at 877-253-0084 — we serve all of California.
State Resources
California Passport Resources
Everything California travelers need — photo locations, shipping options, airports, vital records, and the regional passport agencies serving the Golden State.
Passport Photo Locations
Find a location near you — most offer walk-in service
CVS Pharmacy
Walk-in passport photos at most California locations
Walgreens
Appointment recommended, walk-ins accepted statewide
UPS Store
Also handles overnight shipping of documents
FedEx Office
Photos + shipping in one stop
Walmart
Photo center at select locations across CA
Photo requirements: 2×2 inches, white or off-white background, taken within the last 6 months. California has some of the strictest DMV photo standards in the country, so many local photo shops are familiar with government ID requirements. Always double-check before submitting — a bad photo is the #1 reason passport applications get delayed.
Major California Airports
International departure points — verify passport validity before booking
Los Angeles International
1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
San Francisco International
San Francisco, CA 94128
San Diego International
3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Oakland International
1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA 94621
Sacramento International
6900 Airport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95837
San Jose International
1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110
Hollywood Burbank
2627 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Long Beach Airport
4100 Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90808
Los Angeles Regional Passport Agency
For life-or-death emergencies & travel within 14 days
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1310
Los Angeles, CA 90024
877-487-2778
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (appointment required)
The LA Passport Agency serves all of Southern California. Appointments are required and typically booked 2 weeks out. Most SoCal travelers find that using an approved courier like Fast Passport Center is faster than waiting for an agency slot.
San Francisco Regional Passport Agency
For life-or-death emergencies & travel within 14 days
450 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102
877-487-2778
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (appointment required)
The San Francisco Passport Agency serves the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Northern California. Appointments are limited and often booked weeks in advance. Bay Area and Central Valley travelers frequently use courier services to avoid the drive and appointment wait.
San Diego Regional Passport Agency
For life-or-death emergencies & travel within 14 days
401 W A Street, Suite 1400
San Diego, CA 92101
877-487-2778
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (appointment required)
The San Diego Passport Agency serves Southern California and Baja California border communities. With San Diego International just minutes away and heavy cruise ship traffic to Mexico, this agency handles some of the highest emergency passport volume on the West Coast. Like all regional agencies, appointments are required and slots fill quickly.
California Vital Records
Birth certificates for passport applications
First-time passport applicants need a certified birth certificate. California birth records can be ordered through the California Department of Public Health – Vital Records or through the county recorder’s office where the birth occurred.
Order California Birth CertificateStandard processing: 5–7 weeks. Rush processing available through some counties.
$29 per certified copy + county fees (varies by county)
Shipping & Document Delivery
Overnight options for getting documents to the processing center fast
Pro Tip for California Travelers
California is home to some of the busiest international airports in the world and has the highest volume of international travel of any U.S. state. The busiest passport months are May through August (summer vacation and European travel season) and November through January (Asia and Mexico holiday travel). Silicon Valley business travel is year-round. If your trip falls during peak windows, start your expedited application at least 4–6 weeks early, even with courier service. Mexico cruise passengers from San Diego and Long Beach should also verify passport requirements — some closed-loop cruises may not require a passport, but having one is strongly recommended.
FAQ
California Passport Questions
Quick answers for travelers applying for passports across the Golden State.
Does California have its own passport agency?
California has three regional passport agencies: the Los Angeles Passport Agency (11000 Wilshire Blvd), the San Francisco Passport Agency (450 Golden Gate Ave), and the San Diego Passport Agency (401 W A Street). All three require appointments and proof of travel within 14 days (or 28 days with a visa application). Most California travelers find that using an approved courier like Fast Passport Center is significantly faster than waiting for an agency appointment.
How fast can I get a passport in California?
With Fast Passport Center's courier service, California travelers can receive a passport in as little as 24 hours. Our standard expedited service ranges from 3 to 9 business days. Routine processing through the post office typically takes 6 to 13 weeks. Given California's high international travel volume, expedited services are especially popular in LA, San Francisco, San Diego, and Silicon Valley.
Do I need to visit a passport acceptance facility in California?
First-time applicants, minors under 16, and those replacing lost or stolen passports must visit an acceptance facility (typically a post office, county clerk, or library). California has hundreds of acceptance facilities across the state. Renewals for adults with a passport issued within the last 15 years can usually be done by mail without an in-person visit.
Which California airport should I fly from with an expired passport?
If your passport is expired or soon to expire, you should not book international travel until you have a valid passport in hand. Major California international airports include Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), San Diego (SAN), Oakland (OAK), Sacramento (SMF), San Jose (SJC), Burbank (BUR), and Long Beach (LGB).
Can I renew my passport by mail in California?
Yes — if your most recent passport was issued when you were 16 or older, was issued within the last 15 years, is undamaged, and was issued in your current name (or you have legal documentation of a name change), you can renew by mail using Form DS-82. Mail your application to the National Passport Processing Center. For faster service, use an approved expedited courier.
Do I need a passport for a Mexico cruise from San Diego or Long Beach?
For closed-loop cruises (beginning and ending at the same U.S. port), U.S. citizens can sometimes travel with a government-issued photo ID and birth certificate. However, having a valid passport is strongly recommended — if an emergency requires you to fly home from Mexico, you cannot board a flight without a passport. Many cruise lines now require passports regardless.
Passport Services
How We Serve California
From the beaches of San Diego to the tech corridors of Silicon Valley, we help Californians get their passports fast. Three regional passport agencies in LA, San Francisco, and San Diego serve the state — but appointments are hard to get. We cut through the red tape.
Emergency Same-Day Service
For California travelers with flights within 72 hours. We hand-carry your application to a regional agency.
Expedited 2–3 Week Service
Standard expedited processing with overnight shipping and tracking for California residents.
New Passport Applications
First-time applicants in California — we handle document prep, photos, and acceptance facility scheduling.
Passport Renewals
California renewals by mail or courier. We ensure your application is complete to avoid delays.
Child & Minor Passports
California families with kids under 16 — we guide you through parental consent and documentation.
Lost, Stolen & Damaged
Fast replacement for California residents who need a new passport quickly.
Ready to Get Your Passport Fast?
Whether you are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, or anywhere in between — we help California travelers get their passports on time. Start your application in minutes.
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Emergency & Expedited Passport Services Near You
Fast Passport Center provides emergency passport and expedited passport processing in California. We also serve travelers in nearby states including Arizona and Oregon. Click a state below for local acceptance facilities, processing times, and fast passport options.