You will need a fair amount of information and documentation before applying for your passport. Any missing item will all but guarantee your DS-11 application will not be processed.
Be sure to bring the following:
You may qualify for a life-or-death emergency appointment if you need to travel internationally in three (3) business days due to an immediate family member outside of the United States whom:
Currently, the travel.state.gov online booking system for Urgent Travel Service has been disabled to ensure our very limited appointments go to applicants who truly need them for urgent travel, such as a Life-or-Death Emergency.
This passport office offers on-site passport photos. You must provide one photo with your passport application. Fees vary from office to office.
A U.S. passport card costs $30 for an adult and $15 for a child.
A U.S. passport card is an optional form of photo identification that fits inside a standard wallet. A passport card can be obtained alongside a passport book and is sufficient identification for domestic air flights, as well as land and sea travel within North America.
NOTE: A U.S. passport card cannot be used as identification for international air travel. For that, you must use a U.S. passport book.
A new or replacement adult passport is $165 with standard processing. Renewals or a second duplicate passport cost $130. Child (minor) passports cost $135.
Standard processing is 8 to 11 weeks from the moment the application is processed at your local office or passport agency.
The Department of State charges a flat $60 passport fee to speed up processing times. This “expedite fee” is paid in addition to any passport application fees.
If attempting to obtain a 72-hour turnaround on a passport, be prepared with the following:
These in-person, last-minute appointments must take place within 72 hours of the travel date but are able to be reserved up to two weeks in advance.
For children under 16 years of age at the time of issuance, a passport is only valid for five years. For adults, both passport books and the newer passport cards need to be renewed every ten years. In either case, don’t wait until the last minute to renew. It’s best to apply for renewal early, considering both:
In terms of planned usage, you’ll need to ensure your passport is renewed if you plan to:
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Appointments are required — walk-ins are not accepted. Appointments typically get booked up quickly and availability is extremely limited.
The only serves customers with urgent international travel within 14 calendar days. If you need a foreign visa, your appointment must be within 28 calendar days of your travel. If your travel is more than 14 days away, you cannot make an appointment at this agency. You must apply through a local passport acceptance facility or apply online with GOV+.
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You will need a fair amount of information and documentation before applying for your passport. Any missing item will all but guarantee your DS-11 application will not be processed.
Be sure to bring the following:
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When applying for your passport on form DS-11 in Los Angeles, CA, you’ll need to make sure you provide a single passport photograph that matches these requirements.
The Department of State specifies the following:
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Once you have completed a DS-11 and gathered your required documents you’ll need to decide if you would like to mail it in or need to go to a drop off location.
The submission step usually comes down to two routes:
1. Mailing your renewal application
2. Submitting in person (with an appointment) at a nearby passport acceptance facility (a local “drop-off” site).
To make the prep work easier, you can use the GOV+ portal to complete your renewal application online and organize the documents you’ll need before you mail it or head to a drop-off location. GOV+ will deliver your customized mail-in or drop-off materials so that you don’t have to worry about anything.
Standard passport renewals typically take 6–8 weeks from processing through shipping and delivery, but government delays can extend that timeline to up to 12 weeks.
GOV+ takes care of all the time-consuming steps, so you can get right back to your life.
Most passports need to be renewed every 10 years. Complete your renewal with GOV+, and never miss a beat.
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If your passport has been destroyed or damaged, GOV+ will take care of all the paperwork to get you a new one.
A stolen passport can be a major inconvenience. Let GOV+ help you replace it quickly, so you can get back on your way.
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Some passport applications require an in-person visit, with an appointment, at a passport acceptance facility or centre near you, where you can drop off your passport application.If you’re applying for the first time, replacing a lost passport, or need expedited processing due to upcoming travel, you may need to appear in person. Check the list below to see whether your situation requires an in-person visit. If it does, GOV+ can help you prepare your paperwork before you go.
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No. The Los Angeles Passport Agency does not accept walk-ins. All visitors must have a confirmed appointment, which can only be made by calling 1-877-487-2778 or through the online appointment system at passportappointment.travel.state.gov. Appointments are limited and typically book several weeks in advance. The agency only serves customers with urgent international travel within 14 days.
Call 1-877-487-2778 (8 AM-10 PM ET Monday-Friday, 10 AM-3 PM ET Saturday-Sunday) or use the online appointment system. You must have confirmed international travel within 14 calendar days to qualify for an appointment. You'll need to provide proof of travel (flight itinerary, hotel reservation, etc.) and pay the $60 expedite fee. If your travel is more than 14 days away, you cannot get an appointment and should consider using GOV+ instead.
The Los Angeles Passport Agency is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pacific Time. The office is closed on weekends and all federal holidays. By appointment only. The phone line to schedule appointments (1-877-487-2778) operates 8 AM-10 PM ET Monday-Friday and 10 AM-3 PM ET Saturday-Sunday.
Yes. Free visitor parking is available on the Veteran Avenue side of the West L.A. Federal Building. The first 3 hours are free, but Parking is limited and strictly enforced. Note: There is ongoing road construction in the visitor parking area, so arrive early and drive carefully. Metered parking is also available on nearby streets, and public transportation options include multiple bus routes and the Metro E Line.
No. Most passport renewals do NOT require visiting the LA Passport Agency. You can renew by mail or online if: (1) your passport was issued within the last 15 years, (2) you were at least 16 when it was issued, (3) it's undamaged and in your current name. The LA agency is only for urgent travel within 14 days or life-or-death emergencies. For all other renewals, GOV+ offers a simple online application that takes care of everything you need — no appointment needed.
