Passport office in Sacramento, CA
9 places in and around Sacramento accept passport applications. Sacramento has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in San Francisco, about 75 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Where to apply in Sacramento
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 9 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Sacramento. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Sacramento County Public Law Library (scpll)
0.2 mi609 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 · Map
Mon–Thu 9am–4pm
Fri 9am–4pm
(916) 874-5625 · Book appointment
Sacramento County Clerk of the Board
0.2 mi700 H Street,suite 6720, Sacramento, CA 95814 · Map
Mon–Thu 9am–3pm
(916) 874-5451 · Book appointment
Sacramento Main Post Office
2.7 mi2000 Royal Oaks Drive, Sacramento, CA 95813 · Map
Mon–Sat 10:30am–6:30pm
(916) 263-7077 · Book appointment
California State University, Sacramento
2.8 mi7301 Folsom Blvd,modoc Hall Rm 4006, Sacramento, CA 95819 · Map
Mon–Thu 8am–4pm
Fri 8am–1pm
(916) 278-7940 · Book appointment
West Sacramento Industrial Station Post Office
3.1 mi3775 Industrial Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95691 · Map
Mon–Sat 8:30am–4:30pm
(916) 373-8421 · Book appointment
North Highlands
9.2 mi6483 Watt Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660 · Map
Mon, Fri 10am–4pm
Tue–Thu 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12:30pm
(916) 332-2546 · Book appointment
Elk Grove Laguna Postal Store - Passport Center
11.2 mi9105 Bruceville Rd,suite 1a, Elk Grove, CA 95758 · Map
Mon–Sun 10:30am–6:30pm
(916) 691-6601 · Book appointment
Citrus Heights Post Office
12.5 mi6330 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621 · Map
Mon–Sun 9:30am–5pm
(916) 725-1290 · Book appointment
Uc Davis Campus Recreation and Unions
14.6 mi760 Orchard Road, Davis, CA 95616 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–8pm
Sat–Sun 10am–5pm
(530) 752-5034 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the San Francisco Passport Agency. From Sacramento that is about 75 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Sacramento
San Francisco, CA
~75 mi from Sacramento
Los Angeles, CA
~355 mi from Sacramento
San Diego, CA
~472 mi from Sacramento
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in California.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Sacramento?
There are 9 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Sacramento, including Sacramento County Public Law Library (scpll) and Sacramento County Clerk of the Board. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Sacramento?
No. The nearest is the San Francisco Passport Agency in San Francisco, about 75 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Sacramento?
Not in Sacramento itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being San Francisco. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.