10 official facilities · San Diego, CA
Passport offices in San Diego, California
All 10 official places to submit a passport application (Form DS-11) in San Diego — with direct phone numbers, hours and services, straight from the State Department's facility database.
SDSU PASSPORT OFFICE
6475 ALVARADO ROAD · (619) 594-3800
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY ROOM 402 · (619) 531-5500
CARMEL MOUNTAIN POSTAL STORE
11251 RANCHO CARMEL DR. · (858) 674-0208
RANCHO BERNARDO ANNEX
16767 BERNARDO CENTER DT · (858) 674-4067
COLLEGE GROVE POSTAL STORE
3426 COLLEGE AVE · (619) 583-9486
NAVAJO STATION POST OFFICE
6519 BISBY LAKE AVE. · (619) 461-8667
UNIVERSITY CITY FINANCE POST OFF - SAN DIEGO
3298 GOVERNOR DRIVE · 858453
SDC-RIVERFRONT CARRIER ANNEX
2600 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH · (619) 296-2661
OTAY MESA CARRIER ANNEX POST OFFICE
2960 FERN AVENUE · (619) 429-8414
SAN DIEGO CITY CLERK
202 C STREET · (619) 533-4000
Applying in San Diego: 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 San Diego 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 San Diego?
It depends on the facility. USPS locations in San Diego 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 San Diego). 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 San Diego?
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.