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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)Official instructions

The county's published page says this office does not currently process passport applications. Do not treat it as an active acceptance location; follow the official alternatives. The historical date printed on the notice is retained, not changed to the review date.

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.

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San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passport Applications | San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections - ACRE — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

The San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, Clerk Division will not accept or process Passport applications until further notice.

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Official passport acceptance locator referral (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

County referral to the federal acceptance locator; no query was submitted and no individual facility was independently verified.

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San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder · Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passport Applications | San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections - ACRE — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

Find out where to apply for a Passport

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County government · San Joaquin

Assessor / Recorder / County Clerk

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

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.

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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.

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San Joaquin County Assessor / Recorder / County Clerk · Assessor / Recorder / County Clerk passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passport Services | San Joaquin County Assessor-Recorder County Clerk | sjgov.org — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

The Office of the Recorder-County Clerk is a designated passport acceptance facility and authorized to receive passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Our on-site passport agents can help you submit your passport application correctly to avoid any delays. We also offer passport photos that are printed while you wait. Our office is unable to process passport renewals. Information about how to renew your passport is available on the U.S. Department of State’s website.

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County government · Alpine

County Clerk

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

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Alpine County County Clerk · County Clerk passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passports | Alpine County, CA - Official Website — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

Passports will be accepted by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 530-694-2281 or email passports@alpinecountyca.gov.

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County government · Butte

County Clerk-Recorder

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

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Butte County Elections Division · County Clerk-Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passport | Butte County Clerk Recorder, CA — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

The Butte County Elections Division is an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility, we will:

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County government · Colusa

Clerk & Recorder

Passport information and availability

County passport intake is unavailable — read official alternatives (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The county's published page says this office does not currently process passport applications. Do not treat it as an active acceptance location; follow the official alternatives. The historical date printed on the notice is retained, not changed to the review date.

Published county intake notice; no reopening date established

Effective January 31, 2011 the Colusa County Clerk's Office will no longer offer passport services.

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Colusa County Clerk & Recorder · Clerk & Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passports | Colusa County, CA - Official Website — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

Effective January 31, 2011 the Colusa County Clerk's Office will no longer offer passport services.

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County government · Fresno

County Clerk/Registrar of Voters

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

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.

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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

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Fresno County County Clerk/Registrar of Voters · County Clerk/Registrar of Voters passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passports - County of Fresno — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

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

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County government · Madera

County Clerk-Recorder

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

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.

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Madera County County Clerk-Recorder · County Clerk-Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passport Services | Madera County — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

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.

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County government · Mariposa

County Clerk

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

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.

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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.

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Mariposa County County Clerk · County Clerk passport information (opens in a new tab)

U.S. Passport Applications | Mariposa County, CA - Official Website — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

Mariposa County Clerk serves as a Passport Acceptance Agency, where applications for a U.S. Passport may be submitted.

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County government · Nevada

County Clerk-Recorder

Passport information and availability

County passport intake is unavailable — read official alternatives (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The county's published page says this office does not currently process passport applications. Do not treat it as an active acceptance location; follow the official alternatives. The historical date printed on the notice is retained, not changed to the review date.

Published county intake notice; no reopening date established

Passports are no longer processed through Nevada County Recorder as of 2011

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Nevada County County Clerk-Recorder · County Clerk-Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passport Information | Nevada County, CA — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

Passports are no longer processed through Nevada County Recorder as of 2011

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County government · Placer

Clerk-Recorder

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule

Passports are processed in our Rocklin office only.

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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.

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Placer County Clerk-Recorder · Clerk-Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passports | Placer County, CA — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

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.

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County government · San Luis Obispo

Clerk-Recorder

Passport information and availability

County-published passport information referral (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Published information and a U.S. Department of State referral; this page does not establish local application acceptance.

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San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder · Clerk-Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passport Information - County of San Luis Obispo — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

Passport Information U.S. Department of State

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U.S. Department of State information referral (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

County-published federal information link. Local passport acceptance is not established by this referral page.

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San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder · Clerk-Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passport Information - County of San Luis Obispo — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

U.S. Department of State

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County government · Santa Cruz

County Clerk

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

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.

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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.

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Santa Cruz County County Clerk · County Clerk passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passports — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

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.

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County government · Shasta

County Clerk/Registrar of Voters

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

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.

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Shasta County County Clerk/Registrar of Voters · County Clerk/Registrar of Voters passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passports | Shasta County CA — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

The Shasta County Clerk's office is an Acceptance Agency for the U.S. Department of State: Passport Services.

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County government · Stanislaus

County Clerk-Recorder

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

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.

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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.

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Stanislaus County County Clerk-Recorder · County Clerk-Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passports - Clerk Recorder — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

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.

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County government · Sutter

Clerk-Recorder

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

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.

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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.

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Sutter County Clerk-Recorder · Clerk-Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passports | Sutter County, CA — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

The Sutter County Clerk-Recorder's office is a Passport Acceptance Facility. Our staff will accept and verify the information needed for the passport application and forward it to the Passport Processing Center. When processed, the passport will then be mailed to you from the Passport Processing Center.

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County government · Tehama

County Elections Office

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

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/.

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Tehama County Elections Department · Clerk and Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passports | Tehama County — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

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/.

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County government · Orange

Clerk-Recorder

Passport acceptance

Local passport acceptance information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read this provider's appointment, application and renewal instructions. Local acceptance is distinct from the U.S. Department of State issuing a passport or processing eligible renewals.

This named passport provider's published conditions; not a statewide passport rule

No Walk-ins for passport services after 4 p.m.

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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 .

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Orange County Clerk-Recorder · Clerk-Recorder passport information (opens in a new tab)

Passport Services | OC Clerk Recorder Department — exact named programme, linked resource or published condition

The Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department is 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 renewal applications; you must submit them directly to the U.S. Department of State.

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