You should visit an application acceptance facility if you are applying for a new passport, renewing a child's passport or replacing one that was lost, stolen or damaged. Otherwise, you can send your application by mail. For places to apply in other cities besides Encinitas, visit the California passport office page.
The time it takes to get a passport application processed is estimated to be 4 to 6 weeks for standard service. Applicants can request expedited service for an additional fee. Expedited processing is estimated to take 2 to 3 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.
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| Facility | Address | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Top 5 Questions About Expedited Passport Couriers
2. What exactly does a passport expediter do?
3. Are passport expediting services legitimate?
4. How can I identify a reliable passport expeditor?
5. Is expedited passport service worth it?
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