📍 CALIFORNIA
UC Irvine Passport Application Acceptance
University Passport Office · Irvine
The UC Irvine Passport Application Acceptance office is one of Orange County's most distinctive acceptance sites — operated through UCI's Mail and Distribution Services inside the UCI North Campus at 19182 Jamboree Road.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| 2nd Saturday of month | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 1:30 PM–4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon–Fri | Call (949) 824-5100 to confirm weekday availability |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The UC Irvine Passport Application Acceptance office is one of Orange County's most distinctive acceptance sites — operated through UCI's Mail and Distribution Services inside the UCI North Campus at 19182 Jamboree Road. It draws applicants from across the county precisely because of its extended Saturday hours, which most post offices don't match.
The office accepts applications for new passports and passport cards, processes child applications with appropriate parental consent documentation, and offers passport photos on-site. Check or money order is required for government fees; the office is located inside UCI's Mailroom building and is accessible without being a university student or employee.
Those planning ahead can consult the Irvine passport services page to compare all local acceptance options side by side. Applicants with urgent travel in under two weeks will need to escalate to the Los Angeles Passport Agency (11000 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood, CA) — about 45 miles up the 405 — which handles emergency and expedited appointments.
💡 Good to know
Check and money order only for the government portion of passport fees — no credit cards. The facility is inside the UCI Mailroom building at the North Campus, accessible from Jamboree Road. Saturday slots fill quickly, especially in spring and summer travel season; confirm availability by calling (949) 824-5100 before driving over. Weekday hours may also be available — always call to verify. For a broader look at passport acceptance across the state, the California passport offices directory lists every accepted location by region.