Bay City Clerk's Office

Inside Bay City's City Hall at 301 Washington Avenue, Suite 204, the City Clerk's Office serves as an authorized passport acceptance agent for residents who work or live near the downtown government campus. It sits just a couple of blocks from the county building, giving applicants a second in-town counter to choose from.

The city clerk accepts DS-11 applications on a walk-in basis during regular office hours, with no appointment required, which is a genuine convenience when a family's schedule is unpredictable. Staff review your paperwork, witness the signature, and seal the packet for mailing to the State Department. Remember to bring your own 2x2 passport photo, since this office focuses on processing rather than photography, and to pay the federal fee by check or money order.

For anyone weighing walk-in flexibility against a photo-on-site post office, it helps to look at all three options side by side on the Bay City guide. You can also see how nearby communities compare across Michigan.

This office does not take passport photos, so arrive with a compliant 2x2 photo already in hand. Bring a certified birth certificate or naturalization papers, a valid Michigan ID or driver's license with a photocopy, your Social Security number, and a check or money order for the U.S. Department of State fee. Both parents must be present when applying for a child under 16.