LAKEWOOD, CA · PASSPORT PHOTOS

Get Your Passport Photos in Lakewood, California

Skip the lines and take your State Department-compliant passport photo at home with Perfect Passport.

If you prefer an in-person visit, we have compiled a list of local walk-in options including pharmacies and independent studios across Lakewood. However, you can save time by using Perfect Passport to snap and verify your photo right from your smartphone. Both choices ensure you get a valid photo for your upcoming travel.

See walk-in options in Lakewood ↓

Before

Passport-ready2 × 2 in · 300 DPI

RECOMMENDED · WORKS ANYWHERE IN LAKEWOOD

Why Taking Your Passport Photo at Home is the Smart Choice

With Perfect Passport, you can take your photo from anywhere in Lakewood for just $7.95. Our software automatically checks your image against strict State Department compliance rules to ensure it meets all federal requirements. If you need physical copies, we can ship printed photos directly to your door. Plus, we offer a full money-back guarantee if your photo is ever rejected.

Free to check · Pay only if it passes the spec check

HOME VS. WALK-IN

Why most applicants skip the trip.

	Perfect Passport (home)	Walk-in
Typical price	$7.95 digital · $12.95 with prints	$15 – $20 for 2 prints
Time required	~2 minutes	30 – 60 min round trip
Where	Anywhere with a phone	Store hours only
Compliance check	Automatic, instant	Cashier judgement
Retakes	Free, unlimited	Pay again
Money-back if rejected	Yes	Rare

WALK-IN OPTIONS

Where to get passport photos in Lakewood.

If you'd rather not take it yourself, here are the major chains and independent studios in Lakewood that accept walk-ins for U.S. passport photos. Hours and prices change — always call ahead.

National chains

CVS Photo

Chain

5117 Lakewood Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712, USA

4.8 · 6 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

CVS location at 5117 Lakewood Blvd. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~15 minutes

Hours: Mon 8a–9p · Tue 8a–9p · Wed 8a–9p · Thu 8a–9p · Fri 8a–9p · Sat 8a–9p · Sun 10a–7p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (562) 634-9100

Visit listing →

Walgreens Photo

Chain

5913 E Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90713, USA

4.6 · 9 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 5913 E Carson St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–10p · Tue 7a–10p · Wed 7a–10p · Thu 7a–10p · Fri 7a–10p · Sat 7a–10p · Sun 7a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (562) 429-9120

Visit listing →

Walgreens Photo

Chain

5829 Lakewood Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712, USA

4.4 · 54 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 5829 Lakewood Blvd. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: $16.99
Phone: (562) 817-5690

Visit listing →

The UPS Store

Chain

11138 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90715, USA

4.2 · 85 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 11138 Del Amo Blvd. Pricing varies by franchise — call to confirm

Hours: Mon 8a–6p · Tue 8a–6p · Wed 8a–6p · Thu 8a–6p · Fri 8a–6p · Sat 8:30a–3p · Sun 10a–3p
Price: $11.99 – $14.99
Phone: (562) 860-6001

Visit listing →

Walgreens Photo

Chain

2627 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806, USA

4.0 · 23 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 2627 Pacific Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: $16.99
Phone: (562) 490-9575

Visit listing →

Walgreens

Chain

5829 Lakewood Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712, USA

3.3 · 140 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 5829 Lakewood Blvd. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: $16.99
Phone: (562) 817-5690

Visit listing →

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

5301 Lakewood Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712, USA

3.1 · 141 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 5301 Lakewood Blvd. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~10 minutes

Hours: Mon 8a–8p · Tue 8a–8p · Wed 8a–8p · Thu 8a–8p · Fri 8a–8p · Sat 9a–6p · Sun 12–6p
Price: $14.95
Phone: (562) 531-9800

Visit listing →

United States Postal Service

Chain

5200 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90714, USA

2.9 · 118 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

USPS location at 5200 Clark Ave. Photo + application filed in one visit

Hours: Mon 8:30a–5p · Tue 8:30a–5p · Wed 8:30a–5p · Thu 8:30a–5p · Fri 8:30a–5p · Sat 9:30a–2p · Sun Closed
Price: $15.00
Phone: (800) 275-8777

Visit listing →

Independent studios in Lakewood

Passport photos by PhotoAiD

Local studio

5829 Lakewood Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712, USA

5.0 · 10 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Passport photos by PhotoAiD is a passport photo provider located in Lakewood, California, offering convenient 24-hour service every day of the week. Walk-in customers can expect accessible, around-the-clock assistance to obtain compliant passport photos. Please call for pricing details prior to your visit.

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: Varies
Phone: (844) 435-1663

Visit listing →

AccompliCenter

Local studio

3217 E Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90712, USA

4.8 · 36 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

AccompliCenter is a local business in Lakewood, California, offering passport photo services alongside its other daily operations. Walk-in customers can expect convenient photo services available seven days a week, including weekend hours. Those interested in getting their passport photos taken should call for pricing before visiting.

Hours: Mon 8:30a–6p · Tue 8:30a–6p · Wed 8:30a–6p · Thu 8:30a–6p · Fri 8:30a–6p · Sat 9a–4p · Sun 10a–3p
Price: Varies
Phone: (562) 444-8076

Visit listing →

Lakewood Live Scan Fingerprinting & Notary

Local studio

2725 Candlewood St A, Lakewood, CA 90712, USA

4.7 · 38 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Lakewood Live Scan Fingerprinting & Notary is a local business in Lakewood, California, offering fingerprinting, notary, and passport photography services. Walk-in customers can expect convenient passport photo processing during their regular weekday hours from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Those interested in obtaining passport photos should call for pricing before visiting their Candlewood Street location.

Hours: Mon 9:30a–5p · Tue 9:30a–5p · Wed 9:30a–5p · Thu 9:30a–5p · Fri 9:30a–5p · Sat Closed · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (562) 531-9199

Visit listing →

Tuttle Cameras

Local studio

5467 E Carson St, Long Beach, CA 90808, USA

4.6 · 285 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Tuttle Cameras is a photography store serving the Lakewood and Long Beach area that provides professional passport photo services. Walk-in customers can expect to have their photos taken to official specifications during regular business hours, Monday through Saturday. Customers are encouraged to call for pricing before visiting.

Hours: Mon 10a–6p · Tue 10a–6p · Wed 10a–6p · Thu 10a–6p · Fri 10a–6p · Sat 10a–5p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (562) 354-6080

Visit listing →

ACCEPTANCE FACILITIES

Where to file your passport application in Lakewood.

First-time and certain renewal applications must be submitted in person at a State Department acceptance facility — typically a post office, library, or county clerk. Many also take the photo on site.

US POST OFFICE + NOTARY PUBLIC

Acceptance facility

4333 South St, Lakewood, CA 90712, USA

3.6 · 36 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

USPS location at 4333 South St. Photo + application filed in one visit

Hours: Mon 9a–6p · Tue 9a–6p · Wed 9a–6p · Thu 9a–6p · Fri 9a–6p · Sat 9a–4p · Sun Closed
Price: $15.00
Phone: (562) 616-0056

Visit listing →

URGENT TRAVEL · NEAREST PASSPORT AGENCY

Closest in-person passport agency to Lakewood.

Los Angeles Passport Agency

West L.A. Federal Building 11000 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1000. Los Angeles, CA 90024-3602 · About 30 miles northwest of Lakewood

Appointments are strictly required and limited to travelers with urgent international travel within 14 days or life-or-death emergencies.

FAQ

Passport photo questions, Lakewood edition.

Can I take my own passport photo in Lakewood?

Yes, you can easily take your own passport photo from the comfort of your Lakewood home using a smartphone or digital camera. Just make sure you have good lighting, a plain white or off-white background, and someone else to take the picture since selfies are not allowed. Services like Perfect Passport can help verify that your DIY photo meets all federal guidelines.

What size and format does a U.S. passport photo need to be?

The State Department requires your printed passport photo to be exactly 2 by 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size. The image must be printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper and clearly show your full face, with your head measuring between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head.

Can I wear glasses or a hat in my U.S. passport photo?

No, you must remove your glasses for your U.S. passport photo, even if you wear them daily in California. Hats and head coverings are also prohibited unless you submit a signed statement verifying they are worn daily for religious purposes or a doctor's statement for medical reasons.

Are passport photos for babies and young children different?

The basic federal requirements are the same, but the State Department is slightly more lenient with infants' expressions and eye contact. If you are photographing a baby in Lakewood, you can lay them on their back on a plain white blanket or drape a car seat with a white sheet. Just ensure no other people, hands, or pacifiers are visible in the final shot.

Do I need a new photo to renew my passport?

Yes, you must submit a new, updated photo every time you renew your U.S. passport. The State Department requires the image to have been taken within the last six months to accurately reflect your current appearance.

How long does it currently take to get a passport?

Routine passport processing currently takes about 4 to 6 weeks, while expedited service takes 2 to 3 weeks. These federal processing times do not include the time it takes for your application to travel in the mail from Lakewood to the passport facility and back.

Where is the closest U.S. Passport Agency to Lakewood?

The closest regional facility is the Los Angeles Passport Agency, located in the West L.A. Federal Building on Wilshire Boulevard. This agency is strictly for life-or-death emergencies or urgent international travel within 14 calendar days. You cannot walk in for routine service; you must call the national hotline to secure an appointment.

Skip the drive. Make a passport photo in Lakewood from your phone.

Snap a picture. We size it to State Department spec, replace the background, and check every official rule. Free to try.