Santa Cruz County Clerk
701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Status
- See hours
- Appointment
- By appointment
- Photos
- Nearby, not on site
- Phone
- (831) 454-2060
- First adult book
- $165
- Child under 16
- $135
Passport hours
| Day | Passport hours | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM–4:30 PM | By appointment |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4:30 PM | By appointment |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM | By appointment |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4:30 PM | By appointment |
| Friday | 8 AM–4:30 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 (sccoclerk.santacruzcountyca.gov) or call (831) 454-2060 for how to book.
Note published by the facility: 2025 passport saturdays: 02/01/2025, 04/26/2025,
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. 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
701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Other passport offices nearby
Santa Cruz Post Office
850 Front Street, Santa Cruz
Aptos Post Office
500 Cathedral Drive, Aptos
Ben Lomond Post Office
250 Main Street, Ben Lomond
Santa Cruz County Clerk Watsonville
500 Westridge Dr, Watsonville
Watsonville Post Office
225 Main St., Watsonville
Los Gatos Post Office
101 S Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
Questions
What are the passport hours at Santa Cruz County Clerk?
Mon 8 AM–4:30 PM; Tue 9 AM–4:30 PM; Wed–Fri 8 AM–4:30 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 Santa Cruz County Clerk?
Yes. The State Department listing shows its passport hours as by appointment. Check the office's website (sccoclerk.santacruzcountyca.gov) or call (831) 454-2060 for how to book.
Can I get a passport photo at Santa Cruz County Clerk?
The listing does not show on-site photos, but it notes photo services nearby. Bring a 2x2 inch color photo taken in the last 6 months.
How much does a passport cost at Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County Clerk?
701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Related guides
Office details from the U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility Search (retrieved July 2026) and the office's website (sccoclerk.santacruzcountyca.gov). Independent guide, not a government website and not affiliated with this office. Something wrong? Tell us.