Passport offices in Santa Cruz, CA

2 passport acceptance facilities in Santa Cruz are listed by the U.S. Department of State: county clerk or court, post office. 1 take photos on site. 6 more are within 20 miles.

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Santa Cruz passport offices

Santa Cruz County Clerk

701 Ocean Street · County clerk or court

Passport hours listed

By appointment

Santa Cruz Post Office

850 Front Street · Post office

Passport hours listed

By appointmentPhotos

Status uses each office's published passport hours, not general opening hours. Holidays are not included.

Nearby passport offices

Aptos Post Office

500 Cathedral Drive, Aptos

6.9 miaway

Ben Lomond Post Office

250 Main Street, Ben Lomond

8.7 miaway

Santa Cruz County Clerk Watsonville

500 Westridge Dr, Watsonville

14 miaway

Watsonville Post Office

225 Main St., Watsonville

15.6 miaway

Los Gatos Post Office

101 S Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos

17 miaway

Saratoga Post Office

19630 Allendale Ave, Saratoga

20 miaway

Applying in Santa Cruz: what to know

First passport, child under 16, or lost passport: apply in person at one of the offices above with form DS-11. See how to get a passport in California and the child passport rules.
Renewal: most adults renew by mail and do not need an office. Check the renewal guide.
Cost: $165 for a first adult book ($130 + $35 acceptance fee). Full table in passport fees.
Photo: 1 office here takes photos. Rules in passport photos.
Travel within 14 days: the closest agency is the San Francisco Passport Agency (about 60 miles), by appointment only. See expedited and urgent passports.

Santa Cruz passport FAQ

Where can I get a passport in Santa Cruz, CA?

Santa Cruz has 2 passport acceptance facilities: Santa Cruz County Clerk, Santa Cruz Post Office.

Do passport offices in Santa Cruz need an appointment?

Yes. Every office in Santa Cruz lists its passport hours as by appointment. Book before you go.

Can I get passport photos at a Santa Cruz passport office?

1 of the 2 offices in Santa Cruz take passport photos on site, according to the State Department listing.

Is any Santa Cruz passport office open on Saturday?

No Santa Cruz office lists Saturday passport hours.

How much does a passport cost in Santa Cruz?

The same as anywhere in the U.S.: $130 for an adult passport book plus the $35 acceptance fee ($165); $100 plus $35 for a child under 16. Expedited service adds $60.

Cities near Santa Cruz

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Aptos7 mi Ben Lomond9 mi Watsonville15 mi Los Gatos17 mi Saratoga20 mi Castroville21 mi Campbell22 mi Morgan Hill23 mi

Guides

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Office list from the U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility Search, retrieved July 2026. Independent guide, not a government website. Something wrong? Tell us.