Passport office in San Jose, CA
19 places in and around San Jose accept passport applications. San Jose has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in San Francisco, about 42 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in San Jose
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 19 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown San Jose. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Willow Glen Station
3 mi1750 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(408) 723-6145 · Book appointment
Eastridge Post Office
3 mi2200 Eastridge Loop,#1062, San Jose, CA 95122 · Map
Mon–Sat 11am–6pm
(408) 207-2368 · Book appointment
Campbell Post Office
5.3 mi500 West Hamilton Ave., Campbell, CA 95008 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 10:30am–12:30pm
(408) 378-0226 · Book appointment
Mission Station Post Office
5.3 mi1050 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
(408) 243-0128 · Book appointment
Santa Clara Post Office Agnew Station
5.3 mi4601 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(408) 988-6477 · Book appointment
Robertsville Station Post Office
5.8 mi1175 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95118 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(408) 264-9523 · Book appointment
Milpitas Post Office
6.4 mi450 South Abel St., Milpitas, CA 95035 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:15am–2:15pm
Sat 10:30am–1pm
(408) 262-7671 · Book appointment
Milpitas Library
6.4 mi160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035 · Map
Mon–Tue 1pm–8pm
Wed 10am–5pm
Thu 10am–5pm
Sun 10am–5pm
(408) 262-1171 · Book appointment
Alviso Post Office
7.4 mi1525 Gold Street, Alviso, CA 95002 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
(408) 262-4258 · Book appointment
Sunnyvale Main Post Office
7.5 mi209 E. Java Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94089 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 9am–11am
(408) 747-0803 · Book appointment
Cupertino Post Office
8.2 mi21701 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10:30am–12:30pm
(408) 252-3086 · Book appointment
Cupertino Library
8.2 mi10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 · Map
Tue–Wed 1pm–8pm
Thu–Sat 10am–5pm
(408) 446-1677 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 19 near San Jose on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the San Francisco Passport Agency. From San Jose that is about 42 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to San Jose
San Francisco, CA
~42 mi from San Jose
Los Angeles, CA
~298 mi from San Jose
San Diego, CA
~416 mi from San Jose
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 San Jose?
There are 19 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of San Jose, including Willow Glen Station and Eastridge Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in San Jose?
No. The nearest is the San Francisco Passport Agency in San Francisco, about 42 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in San Jose?
Not in San Jose 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.