Australian consular representation in the United States
Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles
Find current contact details, passport and notarial services, appointments and consular assistance from the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles, United States.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles.
Appointments: passport interviews and in-person notarial services require an appointment. Check the current requirements before travelling to the Consulate-General.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles?
The Australian Consulate-General is located at 2029 Century Park East in Century City, Los Angeles.
Before visiting: passport and notarial services requiring personal attendance must be booked in advance. Check current public holiday and office closure information before travelling.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles
The Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles is a professional Australian Government post serving Australians across the southwestern United States and Alaska.
The Consulate-General is headed by Ms Tanya Bennett, a senior career officer with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
In addition to providing consular and passport services, the Consulate-General supports Australia’s engagement across areas including the creative industries, innovation and technology, infrastructure, education and tourism.
The Consulate-General also manages the annual G’Day USA program, which supports business, policy and people-to-people links between Australia and the United States.
Services for Australians
Consular, passport and notarial services
The Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles provides consular assistance, Australian passport services and Australian notarial services.
Consular assistance
Australians facing serious difficulties within the Consulate-General’s jurisdiction can contact the office for assistance in accordance with the Australian Government’s Consular Services Charter.
Australian passports
The Consulate-General conducts Australian passport interviews by appointment. Eligible passport applications may also be lodged by mail under current Australian passport rules.
Notarial services
Australian notarial services include certifying documents and identity, witnessing signatures, apostilles and authentications, administering affidavits and issuing Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage.
Visas, immigration and citizenship: Australian diplomatic and consular offices in the United States cannot provide advice about Australian visas, immigration, customs or citizenship. These matters are administered through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Passport and notarial appointments
Passport interviews and in-person notarial services at the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles require appointments.
Passport appointments
Passport interviews are by appointment only. Current arrangements release appointments up to two months in advance. If no appointment is available, check the booking system regularly for newly released or cancelled appointments.
Notarial appointments
In-person notarial appointments are currently offered Tuesday to Thursday between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm and must be booked online.
Multiple passport applications: if you need to lodge several passport applications, current official guidance says to book one appointment and then contact the Passport Office with details of all applications you intend to lodge.
Passport applications by mail: eligible applicants living in Alaska, Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, New Mexico, southern Nevada including Las Vegas and Clark County, or Utah can send qualifying applications to the Los Angeles Passport Office.
Consular district
Southwestern United States and Alaska
The Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles serves a large consular district covering the southwestern United States and Alaska.
California and Nevada
The jurisdiction includes Southern California and southern Nevada, including Las Vegas and Clark County.
Southwestern states
The Consulate-General also covers Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.
Alaska
Despite its distance from Los Angeles, Alaska forms part of the Los Angeles Consulate-General’s official consular and passport jurisdiction.
Northern California and northern Nevada: these areas are handled by the Australian Consulate-General in San Francisco. San Francisco’s Nevada jurisdiction excludes Las Vegas and Clark County, which are handled by Los Angeles.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate-General
Check the current requirements, prepare your documents and arrange the appropriate appointment before travelling to the Los Angeles office.
Book before attending
Passport interviews and in-person notarial services require appointments. Do not rely on walk-in service.
Prepare passport documents
Complete the correct passport application and prepare all required photographs, identification and supporting documents before your interview.
Confirm notarial requirements
Ask the organisation receiving your documents exactly which notarial act it requires. Australian consular staff cannot provide legal advice about which service you need.
Notarial payments: notarial fees in the United States are payable by Visa, Mastercard or Discover card in US dollars. Cash and cheque payments are not accepted.
Lost or stolen passport: call the Los Angeles Passport Office on +1 310 229 2300. Once an Australian passport is formally reported lost or stolen, it is permanently cancelled and the replacement application must be lodged in person.
Emergency assistance: contact the Australian Consulate-General on +1 310 229 2300. If you cannot contact an Australian mission in a consular emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles
Does Australia have a Consulate-General in Los Angeles?
Yes. Australia maintains a professional Consulate-General in Los Angeles providing consular, passport and notarial services.
Where is the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles?
The Consulate-General is located at 2029 Century Park East, Suite 3150, Los Angeles, CA 90067, United States.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate-General?
Call +1 310 229 2300 or email losangeles@dfat.gov.au. Passport enquiries can be sent to losa.passports@dfat.gov.au.
Who is the Australian Consul-General in Los Angeles?
The current Australian Consul-General in Los Angeles is Ms Tanya Bennett.
What are the Consulate-General’s opening hours?
The Consulate-General is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, except on published public holidays and office closure dates.
Which states does the Los Angeles Consulate-General cover?
The Consulate-General covers Alaska, Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, New Mexico, southern Nevada including Las Vegas and Clark County, and Utah.
Is Las Vegas covered by Los Angeles or San Francisco?
Las Vegas and Clark County are covered by the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles. Other parts of Nevada fall within the San Francisco Consulate-General’s jurisdiction.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Los Angeles?
Yes. Australian passport interviews are available at the Los Angeles Passport Office by appointment.
How far ahead can I book a passport appointment?
Current official arrangements release Los Angeles passport appointments up to two months in advance.
Can I renew an Australian passport by mail?
Some Australian passport applications qualify for mail lodgement. Eligible applicants in the Los Angeles passport jurisdiction can send qualifying applications to the Los Angeles Passport Office.
Does the Consulate-General provide notarial services?
Yes. In-person notarial appointments in Los Angeles are currently available Tuesday to Thursday between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm and must be booked in advance.
Does the Consulate-General process Australian visas?
No. Australian diplomatic and consular offices in the United States cannot provide advice about Australian visas, immigration or citizenship. These matters are administered through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do if my Australian passport is lost or stolen?
Call the Los Angeles Passport Office on +1 310 229 2300. A passport reported lost or stolen is permanently cancelled, and the replacement application must be lodged in person.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate-General on +1 310 229 2300. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.