Northwood Station Post Office

Northwood Station Post Office serves the northern end of Irvine — the Northwood, Portola Springs, and Turtle Ridge communities — from its location at 1 League. Like other USPS acceptance locations, this office requires appointments for passport submissions; walk-ins are not accommodated for passport services.

The facility accepts new passport applications (DS-11) and passport card requests. Applicants must bring a completed, unsigned DS-11, original citizenship evidence, a valid government-issued photo ID, and two compliant passport photos. Government fees must be paid by check or money order; the acceptance fee is paid separately.

Northern Irvine residents who want to weigh their options — including the UC Irvine office's Saturday hours — can review all local choices on the Irvine passport offices overview. Residents facing imminent departure deadlines should contact the Los Angeles Passport Agency in Westwood, approximately 45 miles northwest via I-405, for urgent appointment availability.

Government passport fees must be paid by check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. The acceptance fee at USPS locations is typically paid separately by cash or debit — call ahead to confirm accepted payment methods. Northwood Station's morning-to-early-afternoon window (9 AM–2 PM) is shorter than some neighboring offices, so booking early in the day is wise. Families with children applying for first passports should confirm that both parents can attend the appointment, as minors under 16 require the presence and consent of both parents or documentation of sole authority. For statewide context, the California passport services directory covers all regions.