WEST REGION · PRIMARY HUB: SFOOfficial Appointment Booking Fee: $0.00
San Francisco Passport Agency (San Francisco, CA)
Located on the 3rd floor of the Phillip Burton Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco’s Civic Center, this agency serves Northern California, Silicon Valley, and SFO/OAK/SJC international flyers.
Federal Counter Address
Phillip Burton Federal Building, 450 Golden Gate Ave, Suite 3-1704 (3rd Floor), San Francisco, CA 94102
Public Counter Hours
7:30 AM – 2:30 PM PT (Mon–Fri)
Same-Day Printing
The State Department does not publish a same-day print cutoff. You need an appointment, and same-day printing is not guaranteed.
How to Get an Appointment
Book at passportappointment.travel.state.gov. If you already applied, or online booking fails, call 1-877-487-2778 (weekdays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET for a life-or-death case). After 5:00 p.m. ET, on weekends, and on federal holidays, call 1-202-647-4000.
Day-of-Appointment Logistics: Transit, Photo Labs & Security
Parking & Airport Transit (SFO)
BART Civic Center / UN Plaza Station is 3 blocks away (direct BART train to SFO International Terminal in 30 minutes). Civic Center Plaza underground garage.
Nearest 2x2 Photo & Print Shops
Walgreens at 1301 Market St and FedEx Office at 600 Market St.
Walk-In & Appointment Verification Rule
Appointment-only; strict federal courthouse security screening on Golden Gate Ave.
Local Notes for San Francisco — Not a State Department Schedule
- ✓450 Golden Gate Ave is an active federal courthouse—allow 20–25 minutes for security screening and leave pocket knives, aerosols, or large bags behind.
- ✓Take BART directly from Civic Center Station to SFO International Terminal after picking up your printed passport book in the afternoon.
- ✓For visa-required destinations (China, India, Vietnam), you qualify for an appointment within 28 calendar days of departure when bringing proof of your visa requirement.
What You Must Bring to the San Francisco Passport Agency Window
1. Appointment Confirmation + Printed Travel Proof: Paper printout of your international flight e-ticket (within 14 calendar days) or foreign visa requirement (within 28 days).
2. Application Form (Single-Sided): Unsigned Form DS-11 (for new/child/lost books) OR signed Form DS-82 (for eligible adult 10-year renewals).
3. Original Citizenship + B&W Copy: Certified U.S. birth certificate with raised seal, naturalization certificate, or prior U.S. passport.
4. Government ID + 2x2 Photo + Fee: Valid driver’s license + front & back B&W photocopy, one 2"x2" photo (no glasses), and $190 (DS-82) or $225 (DS-11) statutory fee.
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