Maricopa County Clerk Of Superior Court

The Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court's downtown Phoenix office at 601 West Jackson Street handles passport applications in the historic heart of the city, steps from the county courthouse and convenient to light rail. As one of several Clerk of Court acceptance sites across Maricopa County, this location is staffed by trained court employees who verify identity documents and witness signatures for new and child passport applicants.

Appointments are available from 8:15 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, though walk-ins are also accommodated — a flexibility rarely found at USPS locations. Bring a completed DS-11 form, proof of citizenship, government-issued photo ID, and a passport photo; the office does not provide photos on site.

First-time applicants and those applying for minors can also explore other passport acceptance locations throughout Phoenix, or review the full lineup of acceptance sites statewide on the Arizona passport offices page.

The downtown location shares a campus with the main Superior Court, so parking is metered on surrounding streets or in nearby public garages — plan extra time. Bring a compliant passport photo from an outside provider since photos are not taken on site. The court can serve as a second acceptance option if USPS appointment slots are full; the Northeast Regional Court Center at 18380 N. 40th St. is another Maricopa County option for residents in north Phoenix. For urgent same-week travel needs, the Arizona statewide guide explains when to contact the Western Passport Center in Tucson for an expedited appointment.