Passport Services
Locations & Appointments
Currently, we offer passport acceptance services at six libraries by appointment.
Lancaster Library
601 W. Lancaster Blvd.
Lancaster, CA 93534
By appointment. Call to schedule an appointment: 661.948.5029
Walk-in service available on Thursdays from 10 am – 3 pm or first 50 applicants
West Hollywood Library
625 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
By Appointment only
Call to schedule an appointment: 310.652.5340
Lynwood Library
11320 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
By Appointment only
Call to schedule an appointment: 310.635.7121
Duarte Library
1301 Buena Vista St.
Duarte, CA 91010
By Appointment only
Call to schedule an appointment: 626.358.1865
East Los Angeles Library
4837 E. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
By Appointment only
Call to schedule an appointment: 323.264.0155
Diamond Bar Library
21800 Copley Dr
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
By Appointment only
Call to schedule an appointment: 909.861.4978
For more locations that offer passport acceptance, please visit the U.S. Department of State Passport Agency website.
Costs
Please note: Costs are determined by the U. S. Department of State.
Please make Application Fee checks payable to U.S. Department of State and Acceptance/Execution Fee checks payable to LA County Library.
Passport Book
Valid for all international travel
Passport Card
For land or sea travel to Mexico, Canada, Caribbean, Bermuda only. Cannot be used on flights.
Passport Book & Card
Optional Services & Fees
Processing Times
According to the U.S. Department of State, the processing times for passports are:
Routine: 6 weeks
Expedited (extra charge): 3 weeks
Emergency Passport / Expedited at Agency: within 8 business days, based on need; restrictions apply
Please come prepared
- Make an appointment with the library.
- Completed, unsigned application form DS-11 (PDF or complete online & print). The Library will have copies of the DS-11 available to complete too.
- Proof of United States citizenship (original documents – no copies)
- Original documents must be submitted, and will be returned to you by the U.S. Department of State. Acceptable evidence includes: Certified U.S. Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate, previous U.S. Passport (may be expired, must be undamaged).
Note: The U.S. Birth Certificate must be original and list your full name, date & place of birth, and parent(s) full names. The California Certified Abstract of Birth and the Texas Certified Abstract of Birth are NOT ACCEPTED by the U.S. State Department. You may NOT submit a hospital birth record. See the Passport website for additional requirements. - If you need your birth certificate, contact the County Recorder or Registrar of Birth. You can also find this information using Vital Check at 800.255.2414 or www.vitalchek.com. If you were born in Los Angeles County, in-person requests can be made at local Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Offices.
- Original documents must be submitted, and will be returned to you by the U.S. Department of State. Acceptable evidence includes: Certified U.S. Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate, previous U.S. Passport (may be expired, must be undamaged).
- Government issued I.D. as well as a photocopy of the front and back of the I.D.
- Acceptable identification include valid Driver’s License, California I.D. card, previously issued U.S. Passport or current Military ID card.
- One 2″ x 2″ photograph. (Library does not take photos, see list of locations below)
- Social Security Number
- Two Checks or Money Orders for fees
- For passport for minors, both parents and the child must appear and there are special additional requirements. Please see: Passports for Minors under 16 year old and Passports for Children Age 16 and 17.
Emergency Passports
If you are traveling within 2 weeks and need an emergency passport, the library cannot process the application. You must make an appointment with the Los Angeles Passport Agency. You must show proof of travel (i.e. airline tickets).
Appointments are required. Call 877.487.2778 to make an appointment for the:
Los Angeles Passport Agency Office
11000 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90024
More Information
Please visit the U.S. Department of State website for more information. To speak to a customer service representative at the National Passport Information Center, please contact 1-877-487-2778 (Mon-Fri, 8 am – 10 pm Eastern Time, except Federal holidays).
Passport Photos
Costco Wholesale (Membership required)
1141 W Avenue L, Lancaster, CA 93534,
Phone: 661.802.4470
Walmart Supercenter
Valley Central, 44665 Valley Central Way, Lancaster, CA 93536,
Phone: 661.940.8744
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1113 W Avenue P, Palmdale, CA 93551,
Phone: 661.947.3927
The UPS Store
2010 W Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536,
Phone: 661.726.9135
CVS Pharmacy
846 W Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93534,
Phone: 661.942.5652
2006 West J Avenue, Antelope Valley Plaza, Lancaster, CA 93536,
Phone: 661.945.2729
44430 Challenger Way, Lancaster, CA 93535,
Phone: 661.940.8311
Antelope Valley Center Shopping Center, 43839 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534,
Phone: (661) 942-0607
Duarte Walmart
1600 Mountain Ave., Duarte, CA 91010, Phone: 626.359.7708
Duarte CVS
2315 E Huntington Dr., Duarte, CA 91010, Phone: 626.305.9333
Azusa Costco (Membership Required)
1220 W Foothill Blvd., CA 91702, Phone: 626.812.7911
Monrovia Community Center
119 W Palm Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016, Phone: 626.256.8246
Monrovia Walgreens
490 W Huntington Dr., Monrovia CA 91016, Phone: 626.408.6590
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
7630 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90046 323.845.4501
8471 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 90048 323.782.6905
8539 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90069 310.289.5129
9680 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills 90210 310.859.2381
Photo Center
7961 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 90048 323.653.6688
Walgreens
Monterey Park Village, 2331 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park 91754, Phone: 323.526.9102
CVS Pharmacy
2103 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park 91754, Phone: 323.268.3524
CVS Pharmacy
5176 E. Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles 90022, Phone: 323.307.0702
Photo Boutique
4740 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022, Phone: 310.508.1915
Advance Photo & Studio
2095 S. Atlantic Blvd Suite #5, Monterey Park, CA 91754, Phone: 323.264.1010
Say Cheese Photo Inc
Plaza Mexico, 3100 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood 90262 , Phone: 310.635.6223
One Hour Photo & Pro Studio
Plaza Mexico, 3100 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood 90262 Phone: 310.635.2433
The UPS Store
10910 Long Beach Blvd #103, Lynwood 9026 Phone: 310.868.5969
Walgreens
4351 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood 90262 Phone: 310.609.2406
One Hour Photo & Pro Studio
Plaza Mexico, 3100 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood 90262 Phone: 310.635.2433
Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA)
1142 S Diamond Bar Blvd, Diamond Bar 91765, Phone: 909.444.0299
The UPS Store
1142 S Diamond Bar Blvd, Diamond Bar 91765, Phone: 909.861.2401
Mail and More
385 S Lemon Ave, Ste E, Walnut 91789, Phone: 909.468.1511
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
18218 Gale Ave., City of Industry, Phone: 626.810.4140
Golden Image Photo
18414 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights, Phone: 626.810.6256
