Passport offices in California

The Pacific Coast

496 passport acceptance facilities and agencies across 356 California cities. Compare local office listings and confirm passport hours, services and appointment requirements with the official facility before visiting.

Locations: 496
Cities covered: 356
Offer passport photos: 414
Appointment required: 117

Largest California passport office hubs

Los Angeles22 locations San Diego10 locations Anaheim5 locations Oakland5 locations San Francisco5 locations Fullerton4 locations Irvine4 locations Riverside4 locations Sacramento4 locations San Jose4 locations Santa Ana4 locations Berkeley3 locations

Regional passport agencies in California

Agencies serve travelers with urgent international travel and are appointment-only. Hours below are the published counter hours for each agency.

Los Angeles Passport Agency

11000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

1-877-487-2778

Hours are not published for this agency — call before visiting.

San Diego Passport Agency

401 W A St, San Diego, CA 92101

1-877-487-2778

Hours are not published for this agency — call before visiting.

San Francisco Passport Agency

450 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102

1-877-487-2778

Hours are not published for this agency — call before visiting.

Passport services in California

Destination guide · California

Do you need a passport to travel to California?

All destinations

U.S. citizens traveling to California on a route entirely within the United States do not need a passport. For domestic flights, adults 18 and older need identification accepted by TSA. A REAL ID-compliant license, passport book or passport card are among the options.

Flying to California

REAL ID enforcement began May 7, 2025. A noncompliant state license is not enough on its own; use another TSA-accepted ID. Domestic-flight ID rules are federal, not a separate passport requirement imposed by California.

REAL ID and passport options

Traveling with children

TSA does not require identification for children under 18 on domestic flights. Check the airline’s rules, especially for unaccompanied minors. A child traveling alone needs acceptable ID to receive TSA PreCheck screening.

Child passports for international trips

Driving and international visitors

Crossing between U.S. states is not an international border crossing. Drivers should check state licensing and rental requirements. Entering the U.S. from another country has separate passport, visa or ESTA rules; domestic-flight ID does not establish permission to enter or stay.

Official guidance for visitors to the U.S.

If your itinerary includes a foreign country, international entry and transit requirements also apply. A passport card cannot be used for international air travel.

Find a passport office near you in California

Need a passport for a later international trip? Use the local listings on this page to compare addresses, sourced passport-counter hours and official appointment links. First-time and child applications generally use DS-11 in person; eligible adult renewals may not require an office visit. Confirm documents, photos and payment directly before traveling to a facility.

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Travel guidance checked October 24, 2026. Office schedule verification dates are shown separately with each sourced schedule.

How passport acceptance works in California

This directory lists 496 passport offices across 356 California cities, including acceptance facilities and any regional agencies listed separately. First-time and child applicants should check the official DS-11 requirements before booking. Acceptance facilities take applications; they do not issue same-day passports.

Pick your city below for every local listing with addresses, phone numbers, published passport hours where sourced, photo-service listings and appointment evidence. Unverified walk-ins and missing schedules are not confirmed. For urgent international travel, review regional passport agency eligibility and official appointment options instead.