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Lancaster City Clerk's Office
City Clerk / Municipal Office · Lancaster
The Lancaster City Clerk's Office became a designated passport acceptance facility in 2015 and has processed thousands of applications for Antelope Valley families since.
Location & contact
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Lancaster City Clerk's Office became a designated passport acceptance facility in 2015 and has processed thousands of applications for Antelope Valley families since. Housed in the municipal offices at 44933 Fern Avenue, the clerk's team accepts DS-11 applications, checks your documents, and forwards them to the U.S. Department of State.
This is a strictly by-appointment counter with no walk-ins, and demand can push booking windows several weeks out, so reserve early if your trip is near. Call (661) 723-6020 to schedule, and arrive with your unsigned application, certified proof of citizenship, a photo ID with a photocopy, and payment for both required fees. Blank DS-11 forms are available if you have not printed one.
Government-office applicants often like the organized, appointment-driven flow here. If the clerk is booked, the nearby downtown library and post office round out the Lancaster options.
💡 Good to know
Because the clerk's passport slots can be booked six to eight weeks ahead in busy months, treat this as a plan-ahead option rather than a last-minute fix. Confirm whether photos are offered on site; if not, plan to bring a compliant 2x2 photo. For statewide guidance and other cities, see passport offices across California.