Passport Acceptance Facilities in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the United States with nearly 10 million residents, generating enormous passport demand. The LA County Registrar-Recorder in Norwalk is one of the highest-volume acceptance facilities in the country, processing thousands of applications monthly.
The Registrar-Recorder in Norwalk is appointment-only — no walk-ins under any circumstances. Appointments book out 3–5 weeks during peak season. The LA County Registrar also has satellite locations in West Hollywood and Lancaster with their own appointment systems.
LA County Registrar-Recorder
No — appointment required
Yes — on-site $15
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
los-angeles-county30 book / los-angeles-county00 child
Los Angeles5
USPS Los Angeles Main Post Office
Limited — call ahead
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm
Los Angeles5 (card accepted)
What to Bring to Your Los Angeles County Appointment
The Los Angeles Regional Passport Agency (11000 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles) is the primary option for urgent travel within 14 weeks. Given LA's size, residents throughout the county are within reasonable distance of this facility for urgent applications.
- Completed DS-11 form (printed, filled out, NOT signed)Download free at travel.state.gov. Sign only when the agent instructs you at the appointment.
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyMust be issued by a state or county vital records office with raised seal. Hospital birth certificates are NOT accepted.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front-and-back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, taken within last 6 monthsYes — on-site $15 on-site at the clerk. Available at the USPS location for $18. Also at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Photo near Norwalk.
- Check or money order: los-angeles-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: los-angeles-county00. Add Los Angeles0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for Los Angeles5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in Los Angeles County
Walk-in availability at the LA County Registrar-Recorder: No — appointment required. For USPS in Los Angeles County: Limited — call ahead. Walk-in policies change seasonally and day-to-day. Always call the specific location on the morning you intend to visit and ask whether walk-ins are being accepted that day and whether the passport specialist is available. See our walk-in guide for full strategy.
Peak season (March through June) sees the most appointment demand in Los Angeles County. If you're applying during this window, book as early as possible — or consider expanding your search to neighboring counties if local slots are full.
Passport Photos in Los Angeles County
On-site passport photo services at LA County Registrar-Recorder: Yes — on-site $15. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Norwalk: CVS Pharmacy (los-angeles-county6.99), Walgreens (los-angeles-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (12400 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA 90650.44), FedEx Office (los-angeles-county4.99). Photos must be 2×2 inches, white/off-white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months, and printed on photo paper. See our complete photo guide.
Frequently Asked Questions — Los Angeles County
LA County Registrar-Recorder: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm. Hours can change for holidays and staff schedules — always confirm directly with the facility before visiting. Call the facility or check their official website for the most current hours.
Yes — both the county clerk and USPS acceptance facilities in Los Angeles County handle child passport applications. For children under 16, both parents (or one parent with a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent) must either attend or provide consent. The child must be physically present. See our child passport guide and DS-3053 guide for full details.
If you're traveling within 14 weeks, pay for expedited processing (+LA County Registrar-Recorder0) when you submit at any local acceptance facility. If you're traveling within 6 weeks, you qualify for an appointment at the nearest regional passport agency — which can process applications same-day or next-day. See our expedited passport guide for the full regional agency list and booking instructions.
As of February 2026, all library passport acceptance locations in California were removed from the State Department's acceptance facility program. The two options above — the LA County Registrar-Recorder and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in Los Angeles County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.