1 official facility · Desert Hot Springs, CA
Passport offices in Desert Hot Springs, California
The official place to submit a passport application (Form DS-11) in Desert Hot Springs — with direct phone numbers, hours and services, straight from the State Department's facility database.
Applying in Desert Hot Springs: the short version
- First passport or child under 16? You must apply in person at one of the facilities above with an unsigned DS-11, citizenship evidence, photo ID and photos. Fees here.
- Renewing an adult passport? Skip the trip — renew by mail or online for $130, no execution fee.
- Traveling within 14 days? Facilities in Desert Hot Springs can't rush it. You need a regional agency appointment or expedited service (+$60, 2-3 weeks).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment for a passport in Desert Hot Springs?
It depends on the facility. USPS locations in Desert Hot Springs use the online scheduler at usps.com, while libraries and clerk offices set their own rules — some take walk-ins. Each listing above shows the facility's phone and scheduling link so you can confirm in one call.
How much will it cost?
A first-time adult passport book is $165 total ($130 application fee + $35 execution fee paid at the facility in Desert Hot Springs). Children under 16 pay $135. Expedited processing adds $60. Renewals by mail or online are $130 with no facility visit needed.
Can I get my passport the same day in Desert Hot Springs?
Acceptance facilities cannot issue passports — they forward your application. For genuinely urgent travel (within 14 days), you need an appointment at a regional passport agency, booked through 1-877-487-2778. See our expedited guide for the fastest legitimate routes.