Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles, California
The largest Mexican consulate in the world
The Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles is the largest consular office in the entire Mexican network on the planet. It serves Los Angeles County, home to more than 3.5 million people of Mexican origin — a figure that makes the region the largest concentration of Mexican nationals outside Mexico. Hundreds of thousands of passport, consular ID and civil registry procedures pass through its windows every year.
The office is located at 2401 West 6th Street, in the heart of the Westlake neighborhood, just minutes from Downtown LA. Given the extremely high demand, practically all services are handled by appointment, so it's best to book several weeks in advance. The consulate also coordinates Saturday outreach days and Consulate on Wheels units that travel across southern California.
Contact details for the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles
Address
2401 W 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 2:45 pm (by appointment)
Country
United States
Main phone
Consular ID
Legal affairs
Appointments (MEXITEL)
WhatsApp appointments
Official website
Opening hours of the Los Angeles consulate
Procedures you can complete at the Los Angeles consulate
- Mexican passport: First-time and renewal for adults and minors.
- High-Security Consular ID (MCAS): Valid identification in California.
- Voter ID card (INE): Registration and renewal to vote from abroad.
- Civil Registry: Registration of births, marriages and deaths.
- Dual nationality: Registration of children born in the U.S. and certificate of nationality.
- Consular protection: Assistance with detentions, ICE, labor abuses and emergencies.
- Powers of attorney: Notarial procedures for use in Mexico.
- Health and Financial Windows: Free guidance on health and financial education.
How to book an appointment at the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles
Because of the enormous volume of requests, schedule your appointment as early as possible through:
By phone: MEXITEL 1-877-639-4835 (toll-free) | WhatsApp: +1 (424) 309-0009
If appointments in Los Angeles are sold out, check availability at nearby consulates such as Santa Ana or San Bernardino.
Consular assistant
Is your case not covered on this page?
Ask the assistant about your procedure in Los Angeles: which documents they ask for, what to pay and what to do when your situation is not the usual one.
Frequently Asked Questions – Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles
Do I need an appointment for any procedure at the Los Angeles consulate?
Yes. Due to extremely high demand, almost all services (passport, consular ID, civil registry) require a free appointment. Book it at citas.sre.gob.mx, through MEXITEL or via WhatsApp as far in advance as possible, since in Los Angeles appointments fill up quickly.
Which areas does the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles serve?
Its jurisdiction covers Los Angeles County. Residents of Orange County have the Santa Ana consulate, those of San Bernardino and Riverside the San Bernardino consulate, and those of Ventura County the Oxnard consulate. If your home is in one of those counties, that consulate corresponds to you, not the LA one.
Where can I park near the consulate in Westlake?
The Westlake/MacArthur Park area has limited paid parking. Many people arrive on the Metro red/purple line (Westlake/MacArthur Park station) or by bus. Allow extra time to park and arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment.
How long does it take for a passport processed in LA to be ready?
In most cases the passport is issued the same day as the appointment if you come with all the correct documentation and make the payment. Bring your birth certificate, valid official ID and proof of address to avoid delays.
ICE detained me in Los Angeles — how does the consulate help me?
You have the right to consular assistance under the Vienna Convention. Tell the agents you are a Mexican citizen and ask to contact the consulate. The Los Angeles Consulate has a protection department that can locate you, notify your family and provide legal guidance. Call (213) 351-6800 or the Center for Information and Assistance to Mexicans (CIAM), available 24/7.