SDSU Passport Office

Category: Passport office in San Diego, California

Address: 1261 Canyon Crest Dr, San Diego, CA 92115, USA

Phone: +16195943800

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM–6PM

Wednesday: 9AM–6PM

Thursday: 9AM–6PM

Friday: 9AM–6PM

Saturday: 8AM–4PM

Reviews

Lizbeth Diaz

Aug 6, 2022

Came here two Saturdays In a row! Walk -in bases, I browsed the hours and figured they close at 4 PM I’ll arrive at 3PM. I was told by the “young” receptionist they stopped taking in walk-ins at 1 PM…. Okay understood I’ll come back next week. Sure enough I arrive at 12 PM following Saturday only to be told they reached full capacity… this is the worst layout they are just sitting there taking their time to process… Ive literally been through this process here years ago and even at the postal office and if your are organized ready to go with your documents, it does not take long, so what are they doing? Because when I walked in no even a single person was being processed!

Jeane Elam

Jun 24, 2022

It’s true, the waits are long and the lines are too. I arrived on a Friday at 7:30am and the office opened a little early to start the waitlist around 8:40am. I was number 12 in line and I immediately had my photo taken. I waited for maybe an hour to apply for my passport. I came with my documents ready and had my check written. You can look up the required documents online that SDSU is allowed to process. IT WAS SO EASY! Warren helped me today and he was so kind and talked me through everything. It is my first time getting a passport and I had a lot of worries that I would do something wrong. Absolutely fantastic service by the whole team who greeted us and announced all the things you need in order to make it a quick process. Things to Know: 1. You have to bring a money order or a blank check with you to pay 2. You have to have a debit/credit card for the processing fee. 3. Be kind to these people, they are just trying to do their job. It’s not their fault you don’t have the right documents.

Neo Hackermannn (neobasher)

May 10, 2022

I am rating my experience with ONE person, the person I was assigned to. Everyone else seemed to be nice! DO YOU RESEARCH!!!! Know what you need, because they seem to be so overloaded with people every day, they are not really helpful if you have questions or need information. I waited 7 hours to get in, only to walk out within 5 minutes because I didn't have the real copy of a document to verify I was born in the U.S. When I asked what I could do, they said: " You can apply now but there will be delays, we aren't sure how long'' Then they said there is NO other possible way for them to verify my citizenship. I asked if she would relay my concerns to a manager or someone else, she came back within a minute and told me, sorry there is no other way. When I got home I was furious on some epic level. I looked up alternate ways to verify citizenship, and there is a form for it, with multiple options. The fact that she didn't mention the form name or the other options I had after waiting for 7 hours, is infuriating. Hopefully it was that persons first day and they got fired or quit, because they represented that office extremely poorly.

grecia rivas

Mar 19, 2022

Overall a great experience for a walk in location. I arrived at 7:30am on a Saturday and was #30 on the list (lots of families so approximately 40-50people total in front of me). I was called in around 9:25 am and was out by 9:45am. The student workers are nice, helpful, and know what they’re doing. They do pictures on site next to the sign in table for $13. Great price for the convenience! I will also point out that there is no need to bring copies of your identification documents, they will make copies of the original on site. If you’re walking in on a Saturday, expect to wait a bit, but overall excellent service.

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Questions & Answers

Does my child need to go with me if I have to get her a passport?

Agueda Nunez | Aug 20, 2019
DANA PURVIANCE | Aug 20, 2019

100 percent yes. You're child, of any age, must be with you when you apply for their passport.

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I have a passport. It has expired and it also has my married name, which I have changed back to my maiden name. What form do I need to fill out to get my passport. Also what are the fees going to be to get a new passport.

Paula West | Aug 20, 2018
James Burley | Aug 19, 2020

I don't know the specific form to renew a passport, but the fee is like a 15 dollar processing ....and 80 for book.... no appointment for SDSU

Do they have parking?

Meryn Ellis | Aug 20, 2018
Tom Keller | Aug 19, 2020

Free parking in P12 half a block north where you would park for Aztec basketball

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do i need an apoin tment

richard gonzalez | Aug 20, 2018
Jake K | Aug 20, 2018

If you call their number, it says "We do not take appointments"

Are they open on Saturday, what time?

MERIJEN CASSENS | Mar 22, 2022
Shelene Matsumoto | Mar 22, 2022

8:00am- 4:00 pm. Take a money order or cashiers check for $160 and credit/debit card for the $35 sdsu fee. Park around the corner (on 55th) from the office to avoid parking fees.

Do they accept walk in application to this location?

Esmeralda Dewitt | Mar 22, 2022
mohammad alshareef | Mar 22, 2022

Yes if you have the application make sure the expiration date is in 2023 and you can go there with no appointments, make sure to go there in early morning so you don’t have to wait for a long time

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Do they sell moneyorder in these place?

Norma Bautista | Aug 19, 2021
Herschel Barron | Aug 19, 2021

No they dont. There is a seven eleven near that sells money orders.

Where to park

Kipp Lawson | Aug 19, 2021
Matthew Fransz | Aug 19, 2021

Plenty of parking in the parking structure.

Do they accept cash for fees.?

Dean Childers | Aug 20, 2019
christopher espinoza | Aug 20, 2019

No! You need a money order or cashier check made out to the department of state. You can pay for the processing fee and picture fee with a credit card but the initial fee for the passport book or card has to be in a check or money order.

Do you also offer passport cards?

Greg Oliveira | Aug 20, 2019
Heber Matute | Aug 20, 2019

Yes

Do you also have the passport application forms here?

Christopher Luckett | Aug 20, 2018
Craig Rinehart | Aug 20, 2018

Yes

Can I get a passport renewed easily

Bert Fuller Post VFW 9578 | Aug 20, 2018
Jerry Lopez | Aug 20, 2018

Yes

can i go without an appointment?

Jose Mora | Aug 15, 2022
Jalal Adada | Aug 15, 2022

Yes

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do you take passport pictures on site or do we need to bring them

Darci Garcia | Aug 14, 2022
Alejandro Almaraz | Aug 18, 2022

Puedes traer tus fotos

I need to renew my passport card. Do they help you with this process? How much does it cost for all the service? I need to be inform to be ready. Thank you!

Miguel Contreras | Aug 5, 2022
Edward Haro Haro | Aug 5, 2022

It ends up being like 90 dollars in total although you do need to come with a money order, they can help you fill it out though, and for the process you just need a passport (it can be expired) or birth certificate to turn in and for the rest you can get help there.

Are walk-ins ok or by appointment only?

Denisse Curiel | Jun 20, 2022
Maria Cristina Hach | Jun 20, 2022

Only walk ins actually, no appointments

How quickly can I get a passport card

Ricardo Delatorre | Jun 20, 2022
John Pruitt | Jul 20, 2022

Fed ex expedited passport 5 weeks

DO BOTH PARENTS NEED TO BE PRESENT FOR A MINOR? WILL A ID AND SIGNATURE FOR OTHER PARENT WHO IS NOT THERE WORK?

Nicole Scudder | Apr 21, 2022
Angeli Hernandez | Apr 21, 2022

They both have to be there

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Can they expedite passports?

Robert Pinski | Apr 21, 2022
Angeli Hernandez | Apr 21, 2022

Yes but you have to pay the extra fee

Do i have to take my money order ready? Or they sell it ?? I have 4 kids all minors so what is the amontonado for each0ne??

María Burgoa | Mar 22, 2022
Travis Kohmescher (tdkrizenshine) | Mar 22, 2022

You must have a check or money order for EACH application to the US Department of State ($130/$30 for adult book and card, $100/$15 for child book and card) and also a separate payment of $35 each for processing to SDSU(can be card, check or money order). We wrote 4 checks and did 4 debits for a total of $715 for our family of four. The cost to the state department is lower if you choose to not get both the book and the card. A couple other things to note- you must have all children present, even infants, and also both parents if the birth certificates list both. You must use the proper forms (most current and the forms for applying in person versus mail in). Finally, be there EARLY, as in prior to opening. We arrived mid morning and were there for 3 hours, two hours of which were waiting. There is limited seating at picnic tables, all outside. That said, this was a positive experience and the staff was courteous, professional and informative.

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I have a Flight on the 10th, my passport is in my house but I can not locate it. I have my paperwork and all in order to apply for replacement passport. May I please get an appointment to handle this. By, the March 11,2022?

Wayne Teaster | Mar 22, 2022
J k Brand | Mar 22, 2022

You can just go anyday. No appointment needed. Bring checks or money orders. You will probably need to order another passport. They are really good. You could call first and ask about this issue.

Do they have passport photo services?

Elizabeth Bradshaw | Feb 20, 2022
J k Brand | Feb 20, 2022

Yes for another charge. 13$. Bring check or money orders! $ separate $35 processing fee .

Is there any way i can track my passport?

Ashley Lopez | Feb 20, 2022
Maria & Joe | Feb 20, 2022

The office provides you with an information card that helps you to keep track of the progress.

How long does the book passport take to come in ? Since i have a flight on feb 10

Ashley Lopez | Jan 21, 2022
Maricela Sanchez | Jan 21, 2022

Right now, 8 to 11 weeks if regular process (end of March). 5 to 7 weeks if expedite, add $60 to the payment (end of February).

Do this place take walk ins for passports? How much do a passport cost and how long? I need it back by Jan 2022.

Ashley Jones | Oct 23, 2021
Damian Smart | Oct 23, 2021

I did a walk in a week or 2 ago and it is expected to come back in Dec with it expedited $90 for the card $200 for both

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Can you expedite your application ?

Sandra Ayala | Aug 19, 2021
Angeli Hernandez | Aug 19, 2021

Yes you can, you just have to pay more. They will tell you how faster your application will get processed.

Do you guys do walk-in for passport ?

Andrew Alaniz | Aug 19, 2021
Tizona Omega | Aug 19, 2021

So, I'm going to make this clear. Sign up at 7 to 730. You will be absolutely miserable if you don't as it takes far longer if you hadn't gotten there early. I got there like 45 min early and I ended up staying till 1100. If you want, sign up early, and hang out in your car till 845. Just realize you're going to spend a couple of hours waiting for your spot if you don't. Good luck Andrew.

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what do i need to get my childs passport she is 11 yrs old

coastal breeze | Aug 19, 2021
Claudia Z. Alvarado | Aug 19, 2021

Birth Certificate, consent from both parents, picture Id if the child has one, 2 passaport size photos (they will take them there for you, for an additional $15) and you MUST have a check or money order to pay US State fees (these fees depend on what you're applying for..book, card or both) SDSU processing fee can be paid with card. Hope this helps!

Can I renew a passport at this location?

Tavy Higuera | Aug 19, 2021
Steve Brady | Aug 19, 2021

Yes, same process as most. Fill out application, pay fees to US State Department and also SDSU. 2 separate payments. Payment to state department can only be in check or money order and payment to SDSU can only be in debit or credit card, no cash.

What do you need to apply for a passport?

Christine Ryan Torres | Aug 19, 2021
Kenneth Apule | Aug 19, 2021

Driver's license or state issue ID, Birth certificate or certificate of US citizenship, money order or personal check (please check Department of States website for passport and other related fees). Two Photo passport with white background.

How long does it take to reach me. They have express service

Cecilia Montano | Aug 19, 2020
Leopoldo Alvarado | Aug 19, 2020

It is very fast in sdsu, they serve you fast and at the latest. Two weeks arrives, recommended

If I am 18 years old can I go to process my passport by myself?

Michelle Ampudia | Aug 19, 2020
Jaime Diaz | Aug 19, 2020

You're an adult, I don't see why not

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Do you take photo copies of Driver's License or do I have to have that taken elsewhere. Where do I park when I visit your office?

Joan Hay | Aug 19, 2020
Charles Steel | May 21, 2022

Do u do passport renewal

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whats the amount for the money order to the department of state?? and whats the fee that they charge and can we paid that and the pics with cash???

CITY COLLEGE WIRELESS | Aug 20, 2019
Judith Aijara | Aug 20, 2019

Adults. Book $110, Card $30, both $140 (personal check, money order or cashier's check)

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Just wanted to know, do you get your passport the same day?

Domenico LISUZZO | Aug 20, 2019
Yiftach Levy | Aug 20, 2019

No, there is no same day passport processing. Expedited (faster) processing takes a couple of weeks, regular turnaround time is more like 6 to 8 weeks.

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Do you have to be a student to use this facility?

Audrey Burrows | Aug 20, 2019
Tom Keller | Aug 20, 2019

Nope! This is for the general public.

If i were to have a trip in 4 and a couple days weeks , would i be able to get the passport before then without having to expedite it ? Would it be recommended to pay for overnight shipping ?

Nina hauschild | Aug 20, 2019
Donna Moran | Aug 20, 2019

You'd probably have to expedite it. Normally takes about 6 wks. And overnight shipping would help get it faster

I recently applied for a passport in this office. I was wondering if you make a copy of naturalization certificate and file it for record before sending it out?

Grace T | Aug 20, 2019
Sly Oliver | Aug 20, 2019

Absolutely, yes make a copy. Because you never know when you might need it. No telling when the State Department's will send original copy back....

How quick can you get your passport if you have everything ready.

Better Daze | Aug 20, 2018
laura Andrade | Aug 20, 2018

Little wait time. I was there around 2pm and was out within the hour. Recieved my passport within 2 weeks

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Can I ride a bike to the sdsu international student center?

Pedro Eleuterio | Aug 20, 2018
Tom Keller | Aug 20, 2018

Heck yeah you can dude!

Is there a handicap parking there?

Evangeline Magpali | Aug 20, 2018
Haeuk Chung | Aug 20, 2019

There is no handicap parking

Can I get my passport here or do I have to be a student? and can I take my picture here if so how much does it cost?

Serenity Rodrikuez | Aug 20, 2018
Jerry Lopez | Aug 20, 2018

You can get your passport here student or not, and you can also take your picture here, but I'm not sure how much would it cost

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