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National City, California

Expedited Passport Service in National City, CA

Where to apply in person in National City, how to send your documents from the city, and how fast our registered couriers can get your passport back.Where to apply, how to mail a renewal, and how fast our couriers can get your passport back.

  • 13 acceptance facilities near National City13 facilities

Allstate Passports & Visas is a private company and a registered passport courier, not a government agency.Private company and registered passport courier, not a government agency.

Your options

Four ways to get your passport in National City

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  • In person About 6 to 8 weeks First, child and lost or stolen passportsAt an acceptance facility Option 1 below ↓
  • By mail About 6 to 8 weeks Eligible renewals only Option 2 below ↓
  • At a passport agency Often same day to a few days By appointment only, for travel within 14 daysTravel within 14 days, by appointment San Diego Passport Agency ↓
  • Through Allstate As quick as 4 business days No appointment, all passport typesAll passport types, hand-carried Option 3 below ↓
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Details for each option

How each option works in National City

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Option 1 · In person

Where to apply in person in National City

First passports, children’s passports and lost or stolen passports start with an in-person visit to an acceptance facility. Renewals don’t need one: see Option 2 or 3.First, child and lost or stolen passports start at an acceptance facility. Renewals don’t need one: see Option 2 or 3.

Data checked November 2026

  • Chula Vista Public Library 365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Chula Vista · 2.0 miles Library
  • Rancho Del Rey Post Office 340 Oxford St, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Chula Vista · 4.2 miles Hours: Tue to Fri, 10 AM to 1 PM and 1:30 to 4:45 PM; Sat, 8:30 AM to 1 PM and 1:30 to 4 PM. Walk-ins Tue to Thu, 9 to 9:45 AM Post office · walk-ins some days · (619) 498-0687 Book an appointment →
  • San Diego City Clerk 202 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101 San Diego · 5.2 miles City office
  • College Grove Center Post Office 3426 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 San Diego · 5.9 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9:30 AM to 1 PM and 2 to 3:30 PM. Walk-ins Tue to Thu, 3:30 to 4:15 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (619) 583-2793 Book an appointment →
  • Otay Mesa Annex Post Office 2960 Fern Ave, San Diego, CA 92154 San Diego · 6.5 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Post office · appointments required · (619) 429-8414 Book an appointment →
  • Riverfront Carrier Annex Post Office 2600 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108 San Diego · 7.8 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 8:30 AM to 12 PM and 12:45 to 3:45 PM. Walk-ins Mon to Wed, 4 to 5 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (619) 296-2661 Book an appointment →
  • Sdsu International Student Center - Passport Office International Student Center, San Diego, CA 92182 San Diego · 7.8 miles University
  • Chula Vista Public Library - Otay Ranch Branch 2015 Birch Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91915 Chula Vista · 8.3 miles Library
  • La Mesa Finance Post Office 8064 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 La Mesa · 8.3 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 to 11 AM and 12 to 3 PM. Walk-ins Mon, Tue and Thu, 1 to 2 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (619) 460-4659 Book an appointment →
  • Navajo Post Office 6519 Bisby Lake Ave, San Diego, CA 92119 San Diego · 10.6 miles Hours: Mon to Thu, 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 3 PM; Fri, 9 AM to 2 PM; Sat, 9 AM to 1 PM. Walk-ins Mon to Thu, 3 to 4 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (619) 461-8667 Book an appointment →
  • El Cajon Post Office 401 W Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 El Cajon · 11.7 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 3 PM; Sat, 10 AM to 12 PM. Walk-ins Tue to Thu, 3 to 4 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (619) 588-8665 Book an appointment →
  • Jamul Post Office 13961 Campo Rd, Jamul, CA 91935 Jamul · 13.6 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 10:15 AM to 1:30 PM and 2:15 to 4 PM. Walk-ins Mon and Wed and Thu, 9:30 to 10 AM; Tue, 9 to 10 AM Post office · walk-ins some days · (619) 669-0864 Book an appointment →
  • University City Post Office 3298 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 San Diego · 14.5 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 4 PM. Walk-ins Mon to Thu, 12 to 1 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (858) 453-6142 Book an appointment →

San Diego Passport Agency (U.S. Department of State)

About 11 miles from National City, in San Diego, CA. By appointment only, for international travel within 14 days or a foreign visa needed within 28 days. Can’t get an appointment? We can still hand-carry your application.By appointment only, for travel within 14 days or a visa needed within 28 days.

Data checked November 2026

Option 2 · By mail

Renew by mail from National City

If your most recent passport qualifies for renewal, you can mail Form DS-82 straight to the State Department. Use USPS and a trackable service.Eligible renewals can mail Form DS-82 straight to the State Department, by USPS with tracking.

  • Form DS-82, completed and signed
  • Your most recent passport book or card
  • One 2x2 inch color photo
  • Check or money order to the State Department
  • Name change document, if applicable
Need it sooner? See Option 3 →

Where California residents mail renewals

Routine service

National Passport Processing Center
P.O. Box 640155
Irving, TX 75064-0155

About 6 to 8 weeks door to door

Expedited service (+$60)

National Passport Processing Center
P.O. Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955

About 4 to 5 weeks door to door

Addresses from the U.S. Department of State. Routine renewals from California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York and Texas go to a different address in Irving, Texas; each city page shows the right one for its state.

Need it sooner? See Option 3 →

Option 3 · Through Allstate

Ship your documents to us from National City

For all types of passports. Choose your service, send your documents by FedEx, and our registered couriers hand-carry your application.For all types of passports. Choose your service, send your documents by FedEx, and our couriers hand-carry your application.

Ship by your nearest staffed FedEx location’s last Priority Overnight pickup, usually around 4 PM local time on weekdays, and your documents reach us the next business morning.

Find a staffed FedEx location in National City

Drop off before the location’s last Priority Overnight pickup to ship today. Your checklist email also lists the nearest staffed locations.

FedEx locations in National City → (local.fedex.com)

Option 3 · Through Allstate

Find the right service

For any option

Passport photos and birth certificates in National CityPhotos and birth certificates in National City

  • Rancho Del Rey Post Office 340 Oxford St, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Passport photos, $15. Book online or call ahead.
  • College Grove Center Post Office 3426 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 Passport photos, $15. Book online or call ahead.
  • Otay Mesa Annex Post Office 2960 Fern Ave, San Diego, CA 92154 Passport photos, $15. Book online or call ahead.
  • Riverfront Carrier Annex Post Office 2600 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108 Passport photos, $15. Book online or call ahead.
  • La Mesa Finance Post Office 8064 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 Passport photos, $15. Book online or call ahead.
  • San Diego Recorder/County Clerk, Chula Vista 590 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Certified birth certificates, needed for first passports

Most CVS and Walgreens stores also take passport photos: CVS store locator · Walgreens store locator

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