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Rutherford Post Office

1190 Rutherford Road, Rutherford, CA 94573

Passport hours listed
Post officeAccessible
Status
See hours 
Appointment
By appointment
Photos
Taken on site
Phone
(707) 963-7488
First adult book
$165
Child under 16
$135

Rutherford Post Office is a passport acceptance facility in Rutherford: it checks and seals DS-11 applications and sends them to the U.S. Department of State. It does not print passports; for travel within 14 days see the San Francisco Passport Agency.

Passport hours

DayPassport hoursAppointment
Monday9 AM–1 PM, 1:30 PM–2:30 PMBy appointment
Tuesday9 AM–1 PM, 1:30 PM–2:30 PMBy appointment
Wednesday9 AM–1 PM, 1:30 PM–2:30 PMBy appointment
Thursday9 AM–1 PM, 1:30 PM–2:30 PMBy appointment
Friday9 AM–1 PM, 1:30 PM–2:30 PMBy appointment
SaturdayClosed—
SundayClosed—

Hours when the office accepts passport applications, as published in the State Department database (retrieved July 2026); the office's regular hours can be longer. Time zone: Los Angeles. No Saturday passport hours listed.

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.

Fees at this office

ApplicationState DepartmentAcceptance feeTotal
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

1190 Rutherford Road, Rutherford, CA 94573

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Questions

What are the passport hours at Rutherford Post Office?

Mon–Fri 9 AM–1 PM, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM. 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford Post Office?

1190 Rutherford Road, Rutherford, CA 94573.

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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.