County government · Alpine
County Clerk
Passport acceptance
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Find passport acceptance and application information in California
Find verified local acceptance information, appointments and official alternatives. Check suspended services and renewal rules before visiting.
In California, 17 county departments publish 19 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (23) and appointments (2). 17 counties have a page for it below.
Before you start · 2 things to check
- Confirm whether your application needs in-person acceptance or is eligible for federal renewal; a county acceptance agent does not issue passports.
- Check current appointment and resident restrictions before visiting. Some listed county offices explicitly no longer process applications.
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County government · Butte
County Clerk-Recorder
Passport acceptance
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Colusa
Clerk & Recorder
Passport information and availability
County passport intake is unavailable — read official alternatives (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published county intake notice; no reopening date established
Effective January 31, 2011 the Colusa County Clerk's Office will no longer offer passport services.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Fresno
County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
Passport acceptance
Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
The Fresno County Clerk offers all services on an appointment-only basis. Appointments are scheduled online only.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
Applications are by appointment only at our office located at 2220 Tulare Street, County Plaza, 1st Floor, Fresno, California. Applications are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Schedule Appointment
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Madera
County Clerk-Recorder
Passport acceptance
Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
The Madera County Clerk's office is now a designated passport acceptance facility and is authorized to accept new passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. This office does not handle passport renewals; you must submit them directly to the U.S. Department of State.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Mariposa
County Clerk
Passport acceptance
Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
Appointments are required in order to process passport applications in the Mariposa County Clerk’s Office. Please call 209-966-2007 to schedule an appointment. Passport appointments are available to Mariposa County Residents only.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
Passport application appointments may be made Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Please call 209-966-2007 to make an appointment.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Nevada
County Clerk-Recorder
Passport information and availability
County passport intake is unavailable — read official alternatives (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published county intake notice; no reopening date established
Passports are no longer processed through Nevada County Recorder as of 2011
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Orange
Clerk-Recorder
Passport acceptance
Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
No Walk-ins for passport services after 4 p.m.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
Customers applying for a new passport must bring a completed and unsigned DS11 form .
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Placer
Clerk-Recorder
Passport acceptance
Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
Passports are processed in our Rocklin office only.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
Passport Processing hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. An appointment is required for processing passport applications. A separate appointment is required for processing each individual passport application.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · San Joaquin
Assessor / Recorder / County Clerk
Passport acceptance
Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
Passport services are conducted by appointment only. All customers must bring a completed unsigned DS11 form to their appointment. Please click here to book an appointment.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
The application requires the social security number only. Showing a physical social security card is not required.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · San Luis Obispo
Clerk-Recorder
Passport information and availability
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · San Mateo
Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Passport information and availability
County passport intake is unavailable — read official alternatives (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Published county intake notice; no reopening date established
The San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, Clerk Division will not accept or process Passport applications until further notice.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Santa Cruz
County Clerk
Passport acceptance
Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
Every passport applicant must appear in person. Passport hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Payments must be made by check or money order. For fees see below. Click here to make an appointment.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
Application for Passport. Print or type with black ink only. Do not sign the application until requested to do so by a Passport Acceptance Agent.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Shasta
County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
Passport acceptance
Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
Applications for first-time passports, lost passport replacements, and passport renewals for minors must submit applications, in-person, at an Acceptance Agency. Our office reviews, accepts and mails passport applications. Our office does not create or issue passports. Our office offers passport photo services. Many drugstores, travel agencies, and copy & shipping centers offer these services, as well.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Stanislaus
County Clerk-Recorder
Passport acceptance
Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
The Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder’s office is a passport acceptance agency. Passport application processing is by appointment only. Appointments must be scheduled online. Click here to schedule your appointment.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
Only the DS-11 form is accepted at our location. You must submit the DS-82 renewal form by mail to the Department of State.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Sutter
Clerk-Recorder
Passport acceptance
Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
The Sutter County Clerk-Recorder's office now offers walk-in passport services Monday through Friday, except for legal holidays or as otherwise noted. Services are offered on a first come-first served basis. As current demand is high, we do not guarantee all customers will be seen the same day. You should be prepared for a possible longer wait time, and we encourage you to plan accordingly.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
All applicants (including all minors) must be present if submitting application - no exceptions.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Tehama
County Elections Office
Passport acceptance
Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule
Passport applications can be processed by APPOINTMENT ONLY! Call (530) 527-8190 to schedule an appointment. You can pick up a blank passport application to take home and fill out between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., at the Elections Department at 633 Washington Street, Room 17, Red Bluff, CA 96080. You can pick up the application in advance and complete it up to but not including your signature. We encourage you to come prepared with a fully completed application and all additional documentation and payments needed for your application. For complete information about passports and forms visit the US State Department web site at https://travel.state.gov/.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources