Passport offices in San Marcos, CA
One passport acceptance facility in San Marcos is listed by the U.S. Department of State: San Marcos Post Office. 1 take photos on site. 6 more are within 11 miles.
San Marcos passport offices
Nearby passport offices
Escondido Main Post Office
1157 West Mission Ave., Escondido
Pala Vista Annex Post Office
1525 E Vista Way, Vista
Encinitas Main Post Office
1150 Garden View Road, Encinitas
Oceanside Main Post Office
1895 Avenida del Oro, Oceanside
Valley Center Post Office
28588 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center
Rancho Bernardo Annex
16767 Bernardo Center Dt, San Diego
Applying in San Marcos: what to know
- First passport, child under 16, or lost passport: apply in person at one of the offices above with form DS-11. See how to get a passport in California and the child passport rules.
- Renewal: most adults renew by mail and do not need an office. Check the renewal guide.
- Cost: $165 for a first adult book ($130 + $35 acceptance fee). Full table in passport fees.
- Photo: 1 office here takes photos. Rules in passport photos.
- Travel within 14 days: the closest agency is the San Diego Passport Agency (about 29 miles), by appointment only. See expedited and urgent passports.
San Marcos passport FAQ
Where can I get a passport in San Marcos, CA?
San Marcos has one passport acceptance facility: San Marcos Post Office, 420 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd.
Do passport offices in San Marcos need an appointment?
Yes. Every office in San Marcos lists its passport hours as by appointment. Book before you go.
Can I get passport photos at a San Marcos passport office?
1 of the 1 offices in San Marcos take passport photos on site, according to the State Department listing.
Is any San Marcos passport office open on Saturday?
San Marcos Post Office lists Saturday passport hours.
How much does a passport cost in San Marcos?
The same as anywhere in the U.S.: $130 for an adult passport book plus the $35 acceptance fee ($165); $100 plus $35 for a child under 16. Expedited service adds $60.
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Office list from the U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility Search, retrieved July 2026. Independent guide, not a government website. Something wrong? Tell us.