County Clerk-Recorder

Passport Information

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.

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.

National Passport Information Center
(877) 487-2778 - Direct line
(888) 874-7793 - TDD
www.travel.state.gov
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday - Eastern Time
The center is closed Saturday, Sunday and federal holidays.

For information on how to replace your passport after a disaster, click here.

How to Apply for a Passport

1. Make an appointment. Click here to schedule your appointment.
2. ALL applicants must be present during the appointment. This includes minor applicants. For minors, 15 years old and younger, both parents are required to be present. If both parents cannot be present, the present parent must bring proper paperwork to establish consent or certified orders from a judge.
3. Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time, prepared with the required items listed below. You will need to reschedule if you are late or missing any of these items:
   • DS-11 form filled out in black ink (https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds11.PDF). Application must be completed before checking in for your appointment. Type or print clearly in black ink only.
   • Original form of citizenship PLUS a photocopy Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate, or prior U.S. passport
   • Valid government identification PLUS a photocopy U.S. Driver’s License, U.S. Identification Card, or unexpired U.S. passport
   • 2x2 passport photo. One color photograph 2x2 taken less than six months ago. No eyeglasses, no uniforms, and no camouflage attire. Passport photo services are not available at our office. Click here for more information on passport photos.
   • Payment to the Department of State and the separate payment to Stanislaus County.

     Payment to the Department of State
     Passport fees to the Department of State must be paid by check or money order. Cash is not accepted for Department of State fees. Make your check(s) payable to US Department of State.
     If you are applying for more than one individual, a separate check is required for each application.
     Routine Processing Time - 4 to 6 weeks	Expedited Processing Time – 2-3 weeks
     Minors 15 and younger: Passport Book = $100.00 Passport Card = $15.00 Passport Book and Card = $115.00	Minors 15 and younger: Passport Book = $160.00 Passport Card = $75.00 Passport Book and Card = $175.00
     Adults 16 and older: Passport Book = $130.00 Passport Card = $30.00 Passport Book and Card = $160.00	Adults 16 and older: Passport Book = $190.00 Passport Card = $90.00 Passport Book and Card = $220.00
     For 1-2 day delivery, please include an extra $21.36 per application (not available for passport cards).

     
     

     Payment to Stanislaus County
     This payment is required and separate from the payment to the Department of State. Check, cash, or money order is acceptable. We do not accept debit or credit cards. Make your check(s) payable to Stanislaus County Clerk Recorder.
     $35.00 per application