📍 NEVADA
Washoe County Clerk Passport Office
County Clerk · Reno
For applicants who would rather deal with a government office than a post office counter, the Washoe County Clerk runs a dedicated passport service inside the county administration complex on East Ninth Street.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Weekdays | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (appointment preferred, walk-ins accepted) |
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| Sat & Sun | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (by appointment only) |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
For applicants who would rather deal with a government office than a post office counter, the Washoe County Clerk runs a dedicated passport service inside the county administration complex on East Ninth Street. It is one of the few acceptance points in Reno that keeps weekend hours, taking Saturday and Sunday appointments alongside its weekday schedule — a real convenience for working parents juggling a child's first passport.
The clerk's office is specific about what it handles: first-time applicants, children, and books that were lost, destroyed, or expired more than five years ago. Straightforward adult renewals are not processed here, because those go directly to the State Department by mail or online. Passport photographs are available on site, and expedited handling can be requested when your trip is close.
Appointments are strongly preferred and can be booked through the county's online scheduler, though walk-ins are accepted on weekdays. If the clerk's calendar is full, the nearby Reno acceptance offices at the main post office and the university campus accept the same paperwork.
💡 Good to know
This office does not accept simple adult renewals — if your most recent passport is undamaged and was issued when you were 16 or older, you can renew by mail or online instead. Bring the child in person for a minor application; both parents' consent rules still apply. When weekend slots fill, check the other Nevada passport locations for openings.