2 official facilities · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Passport offices in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
All 2 official places to submit a passport application (Form DS-11) in Rancho Santa Margarita — with direct phone numbers, hours and services, straight from the State Department's facility database.
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA POST OFFICE
29851 ADVENTURA STE K · (949) 888-1533
CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
22112 EL PASEO · (949) 635-1819
Applying in Rancho Santa Margarita: 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 Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita?
It depends on the facility. USPS locations in Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita). 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 Rancho Santa Margarita?
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.