Irvine Main Post Office

The Irvine Main Post Office on Sand Canyon Avenue anchors passport acceptance services in Irvine's eastern corridor. Situated near the Irvine Business Complex and the 241 corridor, this facility handles new passport applications and passport card submissions by appointment — walk-in service is not available.

Applicants should arrive with a completed DS-11 form (unsigned), an original proof of citizenship, a valid photo ID, and a passport photo that meets Department of State specifications. Fees for the passport book and the acceptance agent charge are paid separately: government fees by check or money order, and the acceptance fee typically by cash or card (confirm with the office). The Sand Canyon location serves residents throughout the Woodbridge, Northwood, and Stonegate neighborhoods of eastern Irvine.

For a full picture of how Orange County residents navigate the passport process — including which agency handles urgent travel needs — the California passport guide covers the statewide landscape. Irvine applicants requiring same-week travel documents must schedule directly with the Irvine passport offices overview and then contact the Los Angeles Passport Agency in Westwood.

Payment for government fees must be by check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State — credit cards are not accepted for that portion. Bring two identical passport photos; the post office does not offer photography services. If your departure is within 14 days, bypass acceptance offices entirely and schedule an urgent appointment at the Los Angeles Passport Agency (11000 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood), roughly 45 miles northwest via the I-405. More guidance on urgent vs. routine timelines is available on the California passport services page.