Passport office in Whittier, CA
83 places in and around Whittier accept passport applications. Whittier has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Los Angeles, about 26 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Whittier
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 83 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Whittier. 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.
Whittier Main Post Office
1 mi8520 Michigan Ave, Whittier, CA 90605 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3:30pm
(800) 275-8777 · Book appointment
Whittier Public Library
1.5 mi7344 Washington Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602 · Map
Mon–Wed 10am–6pm
Thu–Sat 10am–2pm
(562) 567-9900 · Book appointment
Whittwood Branch Library
1.8 mi10537 Santa Gertrudes, Whittier, CA 90603 · Map
Mon–Wed 10am–6pm
Thu 10am–2pm
(562) 567-9950 · Book appointment
Santa Fe Springs Post Office
2.9 mi11760 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(800) 275-8777 · Book appointment
Santa Fe Springs City Library
2.9 mi11700 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 · Map
Tue–Thu 10am–7pm
Fri–Sat 10am–4pm
(562) 868-7738 · Book appointment
La Mirada Post Office
3.4 mi14901 Adelfa Drive, La Mirada, CA 90638 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 9am–11am
(714) 521-2453 · Book appointment
City of La Mirada, City Hall
3.4 mi13700 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 · Map
Mon–Thu 8:30am–2:30pm
(562) 943-0131 · Book appointment
La Habra Post Office
4.2 mi1001 W. Imperial Hwy., La Habra, CA 90631 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 11am–1pm
(800) 275-8777 · Book appointment
Civic Center La Habra Finance Station Post Office
4.2 mi120 E La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
(562) 383-4000 · Book appointment
Pico Rivera Post Office
4.8 mi6320 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, CA 90660 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:15am–3:15pm
Sat 8:45am–11:15am
(562) 949-0168 · Book appointment
Norwalk Main Post Office
4.8 mi14011 Clarkdale Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–1:30pm
Sat 8:30am–11:30am
(180) 027-5877 · Book appointment
City of Norwalk
4.8 mi12700 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
(562) 929-5320 · 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 83 near Whittier on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Los Angeles Passport Agency. From Whittier that is about 26 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Whittier
Los Angeles, CA
~26 mi from Whittier
San Diego, CA
~99 mi from Whittier
San Francisco, CA
~361 mi from Whittier
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 Whittier?
There are 83 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Whittier, including Whittier Main Post Office and Whittier Public Library. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Whittier?
No. The nearest is the Los Angeles Passport Agency in Los Angeles, about 26 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Whittier?
Not in Whittier 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.