Passport Information

U.S. and non-U.S. citizens need a passport both to enter other countries (including Canada and Mexico) and return to the United States. If you already have a passport, make sure it is valid until at least six months after your return date. New U.S. passports take 4 to 6 weeks for processing, depending on the time of the year and are good for ten years. Apply early to avoid complications caused by misplaced original birth certificates and similar problems.

Passport forms are available at many Federal and state courts, probate courts, some county/municipal offices and some post offices. They can also be downloaded at http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html.

For complete information about passport services visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/index.html.

For first-time applicants, age 16 and older, a ten-year passport is $97.00 and includes a passport fee ($55), security surcharge ($12), and execution fee ($30).

With your completed application you must also have the following:

  1. Proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e. certified copy of your birth certificate)
  2. Proof of identity (i.e. a valid driver's license)
  3. Two (2) identical photographs (2” x 2” with white background)
  4. $97.00 fee
  5. A social security number

You must submit your application to a post office. Do NOT send your application by mail. Check with your local post office to see if they accept passport applications.  

Passport applications and photos can be obtained at the following local U.S. Post Offices:

For a more complete list of area Post Offices visit: http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/

Anaheim City Clerk's Office
200 S. Anaheim Blvd, 2nd floor Anaheim

Anaheim Main Post Office
701 North Loara Anaheim

Atwood Post Office
1679 E Orangethorpe Ave, Atwood

Brea Main Post Office
700 E. Birch Street Brea

Buena Park Post Office
7377 La Palma Ave., Buena Park

Cypress Post Office
5762 Lincoln Ave., Cypress

Fullerton Main Post Office:
1350 East Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 

Garden Grove Main Post Office
10441 Stanford Ave, Garden Grove

La Habra Post Office
1001 W. Imperial Hwy, La Habra

La Mirada Post Office
14901 Adelfa Drive, La Mirada

Orange Post Office
1075 North Tustin Street, Orange

Placentia Library District
411 E Chapman Ave. Placentia

Santa Ana North Grand Post Office
2201 North Grand, Santa Ana

Santa Ana P&D Center Post Office
3101 W Sunflower Ave, Santa Ana

Spurgeon Station Post Office
615 N Bush Street, Santa Ana

Stanton Post Office
10440 Beach Blvd., Stanton

Sunkist Station Post Office
2320 E Lincoln Ave Anaheim

Sunnyhills Station Placentia Post Office
1400 N Kraemer Blvd Placentia

Yorba Linda Post Office
4770 Eureka Avenue, Yorba Linda

  1. You must apply early to purchase or to renew a passport since five to six weeks are usually required for processing. During peak travel seasons, more processing time is required.
  2. If you need a passport in a hurry, please consult your travel agent or contact the Los Angeles Passport Agency. The Los Angeles Passport Agency only serves customers who are traveling, or submitting their passports for foreign visas, within 14 days.
  3. If you need more detailed information, review the back of your passport application. If you still have questions or need to renew your current passport, please contact a post office.

Once you have your passport, be sure to sign it and fill in the emergency information page. Take extra photos with you abroad in case you lose your passport and need to have it replaced quickly.


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