Madera County Clerk
200 W 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637
- Status
- See hours
- Appointment
- By appointment
- Photos
- Taken on site
- Phone
- (559) 675-7721
- First adult book
- $165
- Child under 16
- $135
Passport hours
| Day | Passport hours | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM | By appointment |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM | By appointment |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM | By appointment |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM | By appointment |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed | — |
| Sunday | Closed | — |
Appointments
Yes. The State Department listing shows its passport hours as by appointment. Check the office's website (maderacounty.com) or call (559) 675-7721 for how to book.
Note published by the facility: This facility will not accept passports from October 26, 2026 to November 13, 2026. The facility will resume passport acceptance on November 16, 2026.
What to bring
- Form DS-11, filled in but not signed: you sign it in front of the agent.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship (for example a certified U.S. birth certificate) plus a photocopy.
- A valid photo ID (driver's license or state ID) plus a photocopy of front and back.
- One 2x2 inch color photo, or have it taken here. Photo rules.
- Two payments: $130 to the U.S. Department of State and $35 to the facility. See fees and how to pay.
- The child and both parents or guardians in person, or one parent with form DS-3053 signed by the other.
- Form DS-11 (unsigned), the child's proof of citizenship and proof of parental relationship.
- Each parent's photo ID with photocopies, and one photo of the child.
- $100 to the State Department plus $35 to the facility. Full rules: child passport in California.
- Form DS-64 to report the loss or theft, plus form DS-11 to apply for a new passport.
- Proof of citizenship, photo ID with photocopies and one photo.
- The same fees as a first passport. Steps in lost or stolen passport.
- Most adults renew by mail with form DS-82 and do not need this office.
- Apply here with DS-11 instead if your last passport was issued before age 16 or more than 15 years ago, or is damaged, lost or stolen.
- Who qualifies and where to mail it: passport renewal in California. Name change? See name change.
Fees at this office
| Application | State Department | Acceptance fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult passport book (DS-11) | $130 | $35 | $165 |
| Adult book and card | $160 | $35 | $195 |
| Child book (under 16) | $100 | $35 | $135 |
| Expedited service (optional) | +$60 | — | +$60 |
Source: U.S. Department of State, Passport Fees (page updated October 9, 2025; checked November 6, 2026). Photo prices are set by each office and are not published.
Location
200 W 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637
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Questions
What are the passport hours at Madera County Clerk?
Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM. These are the hours the office accepts passport applications, which can be shorter than its regular hours. Holidays are not included.
Do I need an appointment at Madera County Clerk?
Yes. The State Department listing shows its passport hours as by appointment. Check the office's website (maderacounty.com) or call (559) 675-7721 for how to book.
Can I get a passport photo at Madera County Clerk?
Yes. The State Department lists on-site passport photos at this office. A fee applies; ask the office for the price.
How much does a passport cost at Madera County Clerk?
A first adult passport book costs $130, paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the office: $165. A child book costs $100 plus $35. Expedited service adds $60.
Can I renew my passport at Madera County Clerk?
Most adults renew by mail with form DS-82 and do not need an acceptance facility. You apply in person here with form DS-11 if your last passport was issued before age 16, more than 15 years ago, or was lost, stolen or damaged.
Where is Madera County Clerk?
200 W 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637.
Related guides
Office details from the U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility Search (retrieved July 2026) and the office's website (maderacounty.com). Independent guide, not a government website and not affiliated with this office. Something wrong? Tell us.