Emergency Passport
California Passport Agency
Location Note: The Los Angeles Passport Agency, located in the West L.A. Federal Building, experiences some of the highest volume in the nation. Expect significant delays for parking in the adjacent lots. The line for will-call pickup often merges confusingly with the appointment line—verify with the federal guard immediately upon arrival. Allow for 3 hours of total processing time on-site.
Agency Information
Premium Emergency Exit Guide
The California Passport Agency provides in-person services strictly for customers traveling internationally within 14 days or who need a foreign visa within 28 days. Appointments are mandatory.
Address
San Francisco Passport Agency, 450 Golden Gate Ave, 3rd Floor, Suite 3-2501, San Francisco, CA 94102
Operating Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Excluding Federal Holidays)
Booking an Appointment
Walk-ins are not accepted. You must call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 to schedule an appointment. Phone lines open at 8:00 AM Eastern Time.
Emergency Passport Complete Guide PDF
Every form, fee schedule, agency location, and checklist. Download once, use offline at the agency.
Margaret Holloway
Former US State Department consultant and travel document specialist with fifteen years advising on emergency passport procedures.