The time it takes to get a passport application processed is estimated to be 8 and 11 weeks for standard service. Applicants can request expedited service for an additional $60. Expedited processing is estimated to take up to 7 weeks.
Those with urgent travel plans can apply at the San Diego Passport Agency. Evidence of travel is not required at this location. Processing time is from 8 business days to as fast as the same day. Travelers who need a passport quickly but are unable to visit the processing center can authorize a third party such as a friend, relative or professional passport courier service like Rush My Passport.
Expedited service takes from 3 to 5 weeks exluding mailing times on the front and back end. Mailing delays may be significant so requesting 1-2-day mailing may greatly help.
Regional passport agencies are offering two types of appointments: Life-of-Death Emergency Service and Urgent Travel Service.
Life-or-death emergencies are serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family (parent, legal guardian, child, spouse, sibling, and grandparent) that require you to travel outside the United States within 3 business days.
If you need to travel due to a qualified life-or-death emergency, please call the National Passport Information Center for an appointment:
Mondays through Fridays 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. ET, call 1-877-487-2778 (TDD/TTY:1-888-874-7793) Outside of these hours, call 202-647-4000.
For Urgent Travel Service, you need to call 14 days before your scheduled international travel or 28 days if you also need to secure a foreign visa.
If you need to travel urgently for reasons other than a life-or-death emergency, please call the NPIC at 1-877-487-2778 Mondays through Fridays 8 A.M. to 10 P.M. ET.
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Facility | Address | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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ENCINITAS MAIN POST OFFICE | 1150 GARDEN VIEW ROAD | ENCINITAS | CA | 92024 | 7607531415 |
SAN MARCOS POST OFFICE | 420 N. TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD | SAN MARCOS | CA | 92069 | 7607442371 |
OCEANSIDE MAIN POST OFFICE | 1895 AVENIDA DEL ORO | OCEANSIDE | CA | 92056 | 7608063866 |
CARMEL MOUNTAIN POSTAL STORE | 11251 RANCHO CARMEL DR. | SAN DIEGO | CA | 92128 | 8586740205 |
RANCHO BERNARDO POSTAL STORE | 16767 BERNARDO CENTER DRIVE | SAN DIEGO | CA | 92128 | 8586744067 |
PALA VISTA ANNEX POST OFFICE | 1525 E VISTA WAY | VISTA | CA | 92084 | 7604149710 |
ESCONDIDO MAIN POST OFFICE | 1157 WEST MISSION AVENUE | ESCONDIDO | CA | 92025 | 7607457504 |
UNIVERSITY CITY FINANCE POST OFF - SAN DIEGO | 3298 GOVERNOR DRIVE | SAN DIEGO | CA | 92122 | 8584536142 |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO | 1 GREENHOUSE LANE | LA JOLLA | CA | 92093 | 8582465247 |
CITY OF SANTEE, CITY CLERKS OFFICE | 10601 MAGNOLIA AVENUE | SANTEE | CA | 92071 | 6192584100 |
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