El Monte Main Post Office
11151 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91734
- Status
- See hours
- Appointment
- By appointment
- Photos
- Taken on site
- Phone
- (626) 443-0704
- First adult book
- $165
- Child under 16
- $135
Passport hours
| Day | Passport hours | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM | By appointment |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM | By appointment |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM | By appointment |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM | By appointment |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM | By appointment |
| Saturday | 8 AM–11 AM | By appointment |
| Sunday | Closed | — |
Appointments
Yes. The State Department listing shows its passport hours as by appointment. Book a passport appointment for this post office in the USPS scheduler (usps.com/scheduler) or ask at the counter.
What to bring
- Form DS-11, filled in but not signed: you sign it in front of the agent.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship (for example a certified U.S. birth certificate) plus a photocopy.
- A valid photo ID (driver's license or state ID) plus a photocopy of front and back.
- One 2x2 inch color photo, or have it taken here. Photo rules.
- Two payments: $130 to the U.S. Department of State and $35 to the facility. See fees and how to pay.
- The child and both parents or guardians in person, or one parent with form DS-3053 signed by the other.
- Form DS-11 (unsigned), the child's proof of citizenship and proof of parental relationship.
- Each parent's photo ID with photocopies, and one photo of the child.
- $100 to the State Department plus $35 to the facility. Full rules: child passport in California.
- Form DS-64 to report the loss or theft, plus form DS-11 to apply for a new passport.
- Proof of citizenship, photo ID with photocopies and one photo.
- The same fees as a first passport. Steps in lost or stolen passport.
- Most adults renew by mail with form DS-82 and do not need this office.
- Apply here with DS-11 instead if your last passport was issued before age 16 or more than 15 years ago, or is damaged, lost or stolen.
- Who qualifies and where to mail it: passport renewal in California. Name change? See name change.
Fees at this office
| Application | State Department | Acceptance fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult passport book (DS-11) | $130 | $35 | $165 |
| Adult book and card | $160 | $35 | $195 |
| Child book (under 16) | $100 | $35 | $135 |
| Expedited service (optional) | +$60 | — | +$60 |
Source: U.S. Department of State, Passport Fees (page updated October 9, 2025; checked November 6, 2026). Photo prices are set by each office and are not published.
Location
11151 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91734
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Questions
What are the passport hours at El Monte Main Post Office?
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–1:30 PM; Sat 8 AM–11 AM. These are the hours the office accepts passport applications, which can be shorter than its regular hours. Holidays are not included.
Do I need an appointment at El Monte Main Post Office?
Yes. The State Department listing shows its passport hours as by appointment. Book a passport appointment for this post office in the USPS scheduler (usps.com/scheduler) or ask at the counter.
Can I get a passport photo at El Monte Main Post Office?
Yes. The State Department lists on-site passport photos at this office. A fee applies; ask the office for the price.
How much does a passport cost at El Monte Main Post Office?
A first adult passport book costs $130, paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the office: $165. A child book costs $100 plus $35. Expedited service adds $60.
Can I renew my passport at El Monte Main Post Office?
Most adults renew by mail with form DS-82 and do not need an acceptance facility. You apply in person here with form DS-11 if your last passport was issued before age 16, more than 15 years ago, or was lost, stolen or damaged.
Where is El Monte Main Post Office?
11151 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91734.
Related guides
Office details from the U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility Search (retrieved July 2026). Independent guide, not a government website and not affiliated with this office. Something wrong? Tell us.