1 official facility · East Palo Alto, CA
Passport offices in East Palo Alto, California
The official place to submit a passport application (Form DS-11) in East Palo Alto — with direct phone numbers, hours and services, straight from the State Department's facility database.
Applying in East Palo Alto: 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 East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto?
It depends on the facility. USPS locations in East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto). 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 East Palo Alto?
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.