Passport office in Riverside, CA
26 places in and around Riverside accept passport applications. Riverside has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Los Angeles, about 61 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Riverside
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 26 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Riverside. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Downtown Riverside Post Office
2.4 mi3890 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501 · Map
Tue–Fri 9:30am–3pm
Sat 8:15am–4:15pm
(951) 682-1050 · Book appointment
City of Riverside - City Clerks Office
2.7 mi3025 Madison Street, Riverside, CA 92504 · Map
Mon–Thu 8:30am–4pm
Fri 8:30am–3pm
(951) 351-6334 · Book appointment
Riverside Main Post Office
3 mi4150 Chicago Ave, Riverside, CA 92507 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 9am–1pm
(951) 788-4058 · Book appointment
University of California Riverside
3 mi3401 Watkins Drive, Riverside, CA 92507 · Map
Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri 9am–2pm
Wed 10am–2pm
(951) 827-6245
Rubidoux Post Office
4.6 mi8082 Limonite Blvd Suite 1, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–2pm
(951) 727-8346 · Book appointment
Riverside Arlington
5.3 mi10275 Hole Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 · Map
Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
Wed 12:30pm–2:30pm
Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
(951) 689-0202 · Book appointment
Bloomington Post Office
7.4 mi10191 Linden Ave, Bloomington, CA 92316 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
(909) 877-5042 · Book appointment
City of Moreno Valley
8.1 mi14177 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92552 · Map
Mon–Tue 8am–12pm
Wed 2pm–5pm
(951) 413-3040 · Book appointment
Colton Post Office
8.1 mi265 N. 7th Ave, Colton, CA 92324 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
(909) 825-2154 · Book appointment
Fontana Southside Post Office
8.1 mi16731 Santa Ana Ave, Fontana, CA 92337 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(909) 350-3466 · Book appointment
Moreno Valley Main Post Office
8.3 mi24040 Postal Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 · Map
Mon, Wed, Fri 9am–3pm
Tue, Thu 9am–11am
(951) 656-4302 · Book appointment
Eastvale City Hall
9 mi12363 Limonite Avenue,suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91752 · Map
Mon–Wed 8am–4pm
Thu 8am–4pm
(951) 703-4420 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 26 near Riverside on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Los Angeles Passport Agency. From Riverside that is about 61 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Riverside
Los Angeles, CA
~61 mi from Riverside
San Diego, CA
~87 mi from Riverside
San Francisco, CA
~386 mi from Riverside
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in California.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Riverside?
There are 26 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Riverside, including Downtown Riverside Post Office and City of Riverside - City Clerks Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Riverside?
No. The nearest is the Los Angeles Passport Agency in Los Angeles, about 61 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Riverside?
Not in Riverside itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Los Angeles. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.