U.S. Passport Applications

Mariposa County Clerk - Passport Acceptance Agent

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.

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

Appointments

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.

When applying for a new passport, you need to bring:

  • 1 Certified copy and 1 photocopy of your birth certificate
  • One passport photo
  • Picture identification and a photocopy of both sides of your identification
  • Payment to the Passport Agency must be by check or money order, only.

Waiting Period

It will take approximately 10-13 weeks from the date you submit your application to receive your passport. Make sure you check the U.S. Passport Website for current application time. Expedited services are available for additional fees. Expedited will take approximately 7-9 weeks Fill out an online fillable passport application.

Passport Book - Fee Information

Currently, the fees for a new passport book or card are:

Passport Book - Adult (age 16 and older):

  • $130 by check or money order only payable to the U.S. Department of State, and
  • $35 is payable to Mariposa County Clerk by cash, check,money order, or credit card.

Passport Book - Minor (under age 16):

  • $100 by check or money order only payable to the U.S. Department of State, and
  • $35 is payable to Mariposa County Clerk by cash, check,money order, or credit card.

Passport Card (valid only for travel by land or sea to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or Caribbean)

Card - Adult (over age 16):

  • $30 by check or money order only payable to the U.S. Department of State, and
  • $35 is payable to Mariposa County Clerk by cash, check,, money order, or credit card.

Card - Minor (under age 16):

  • $15 by check or money order only payable to the U.S. Department of State, and
  • $35 is payable to Mariposa County Clerk by cash, check, money order, or credit card.

Passport Cards

Passport Cards are available for land and sea travel only. The passport card may not be used to travel by air. For details go the U.S. Dept of State Passport Card site.