📍 CALIFORNIA
Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder
County Clerk-Recorder · Modesto
The Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder office anchors downtown Modesto at 1021 I Street, just steps from the county courthouse.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (by appointment) |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder office anchors downtown Modesto at 1021 I Street, just steps from the county courthouse. As the official county-government acceptance agent, it can process first-time passport applications, child and minor passports, and applications for lost or damaged books — all requiring a completed but unsigned DS-11 form and an in-person visit by every applicant, regardless of age.
Appointments are taken Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, and must be booked through the county’s online scheduling portal. Spanish-language service is available at (209) 525-5252, reflecting the office’s commitment to Stanislaus County’s diverse population. Because this is a county government facility rather than a postal counter, staff are deeply familiar with the DS-11 requirements and can walk first-time applicants through the paperwork with extra care.
Residents working on tighter timelines or needing expedited processing should note that the nearest full passport agency — the San Francisco Passport Agency — is roughly 90 miles west on I-580. For context on all Modesto-area acceptance options, the Modesto passport offices guide and the broader California passport acceptance directory cover every facility in the region.
💡 Good to know
Every applicant must appear in person at the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder—there are no exceptions, even for children who cannot sign. Bring your original citizenship evidence (certified birth certificate or previous passport), a valid government-issued photo ID, one 2”×2” passport photo, and the DS-11 fee payable to the U.S. Department of State. The county charges a separate acceptance fee. Note that the office has undergone a temporary relocation due to courthouse construction — confirm the current entrance on the county website before your visit. For statewide context, the California passport acceptance directory lists hundreds of additional facilities.