To apply at this passport agency, you must:

• Be traveling internationally in less than 2 weeks or need to get a foreign visa within 4 weeks
• Be able to show printed proof of international travel (such as your flight itinerary, hotel reservation, cruise tickets, or international car insurance)
• Pay the $60 expedite fee in addition to the regular application fees
• Make an appointment

You may also come into a passport agency if we need to correct a printing error in your recently-issued passport. No appointment is necessary and no fee will be charged.

If you have a life-or-death emergency, please see Life-or-Death Emergencies.

If you don't meet the requirements, please see Where to Apply for other options.

• Appointment confirmation number
• Printed proof of international travel
  • Examples: Flight itinerary, hotel reservation, cruise tickets, international car insurance
• Completed form(s)*
• All required supporting documents*
• One passport photo
• Application fee and expedite fee. We accept:
  • Major credit cards
  • Debit/Check card (not ATM cards)
  • Cash (Exact amount only- no change provided)
  • Checks
  • Bank Draft or Money order

*The agency accepts all forms for first-time and renewal customers. Not sure what forms or supporting documents you need? Start at the Passport Application Wizard.

You must make an appointment to apply at a passport agency. Be sure to write down your appointment confirmation number.

To make an appointment, visit the Online Passport Appointment System.

You may also call 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY), se habla español.

1. We suggest you arrive 30 minutes early to go through security screening. You must show valid government ID to enter the building. Weapons, food, and drinks (except water in a sealable bottle) are not allowed.
2. Check in at the Information Desk on the 1st Floor, Suite 1000. Give them your appointment confirmation number to verify your appointment.
3. Be seated and wait until we call your number.
4. When we call your number, go to your assigned window.
5. A Department of State employee will review your application and supporting materials and discuss available delivery options.

Please note: We may not see you exactly at your appointment time.

The West LA Federal Building has free three-hour visitor parking available towards the Veteran Avenue side of the building. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.