📍 CALIFORNIA
Orange County Clerk-Recorder
County Clerk Office · Santa Ana
The Orange County Clerk-Recorder operates one of the busiest and most complete passport acceptance offices in the county, serving residents from its Santa Ana location in the heart of the county civic campus.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Mon–Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM — by appointment only (no walk-ins after 4 PM); call (714) 834-2500 |
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| Saturday | One Saturday per month (varies) — call to confirm the current schedule |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Orange County Clerk-Recorder operates one of the busiest and most complete passport acceptance offices in the county, serving residents from its Santa Ana location in the heart of the county civic campus. Unlike postal acceptance sites, the Clerk-Recorder's office is staffed specifically for government document services, which often means smoother processing for complex applications — including first-time adult passports, all child and minor applications, and replacements for lost or stolen passports.
This location also offers passport photos for just $7, payable directly to Orange County — one of the more affordable photo options in Santa Ana. The office sits near the county court buildings and is easily accessible from Interstate 5 and the 22 freeway. Appointments are required and are booked through the county's online scheduler at myorangeclerk.com. For a full rundown of acceptance choices in the city, the Santa Ana passport acceptance guide walks through each location.
The Clerk-Recorder also operates a North County branch in Anaheim for residents in the northern part of the county. For applicants who need faster than routine service, the Los Angeles Passport Agency at 11000 Wilshire Blvd. in Westwood — roughly 30 miles from Santa Ana — handles expedited in-person appointments. More on statewide options is available in the California passport guide.
💡 Good to know
Book your appointment through the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's online scheduler at myorangeclerk.com — walk-ins are not accepted for passport services. Bring your completed, unsigned DS-11 form, original proof of citizenship, a valid photo ID, and the State Department fee by check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State." The office provides photos for $7, so you can skip bringing your own if needed. One Saturday per month is available for appointments — a helpful option for applicants who cannot take a weekday off. The Santa Ana location is at 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.; a second branch serves North Orange County from Anaheim. If your passport need is urgent (travel within 14 days), the Santa Ana guide can point you toward same-day options.