San Diego County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors runs one of San Diego County's busiest passport acceptance counters inside the County Administration Center at 1600 Pacific Highway, the landmark 1930s building overlooking the bay just north of downtown. Staff here review new passport applications for completeness, witness your signature, and forward the accepted packet to the U.S. Department of State.

This is a strong first stop for residents who want a government-run counter rather than a retail postal window. Passport photos are taken on site, and both walk-in and appointment service are offered through the county's dedicated booking system. Because it sits beside the county courthouse and civic offices, it is easy to fold a passport visit into other errands downtown. If you are still weighing which counter fits your schedule, the San Diego passport page lays out every listed option in one place.

Fees come in two parts: the county's acceptance fee and the State Department application fee, and cards are generally not accepted here, so bring a check or money order plus cash. Every applicant must appear in person, including children under 16, who need both parents or documented consent. Confirm the current booking method before you go via the county's official passport page.