Contra Costa Clerk

Passport Applications

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Passport applications may be submitted to any of the following passport agents: The County Clerk's Office in downtown Martinez, San Ramon City Clerk's Office or at the Main Post Offices in Richmond, Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez, Antioch or Pittsburg.

To submit a passport application, you must have the following:

  • Completed Application Form
     
  • Government Issued Valid Picture ID
     
  • Certified Birth Certificate
     
  • Two Passport Photos
     
  • Check or Money Order is to be made payable to the "U.S Department of State"
     

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All Minors Must Appear in Person

This applies to all regular, official and diplomatic passports for children under the age of 16, even if the child has previously been issued a passport. When applying for a passport on behalf of a minor under the age of 16 parents are required to have their child present and submit documentation of parental relationship and consent, as well as comply with all other documentation requirements for the issuance of a passport.

Photos of children are required. Applications for children between the ages of 13 - 17 must be signed by both the minor and the parent.

Both parties must appear together.

-Once your application is received, it will be forwarded to the Passport Agency and you should receive your passport in approximately 6 to 8 weeks.

Passport Renewal:

Passport renewals are handled through the Passport Office in Pennsylvania. You may pick up a renewal form at the Clerk's Office or a main post office branch. If you wish to have a renewal form mailed to you, please send a request and a self addressed stamped envelope to:

 Attn: Passport Application
P.O. Box 350
Martinez, CA. 94553

Passports may only be renewed if the passport was issued in the last 15 years. 


Expedited Passports:

For an additional fee, passport application processing may be expedited. The turnaround time for an expedited passport is 2- 4 weeks. Should you need your passport sooner you will have to contact the US State Department for an appointment?

An expedited passport request carries an additional Fee.

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Make your check or money order payable to: Passport Services.