Passport office in Fresno, CA
4 places in and around Fresno accept passport applications. Fresno has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in San Francisco, about 161 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive.
Where to apply in Fresno
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 4 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Fresno. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Fresno County Clerk
0.3 mi2220 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–3pm
(559) 600-2575 · Book appointment
Fresno Downtown Post Office
3.1 mi1900 E Street, Fresno, CA 93706 · Map
Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm
(559) 497-7553 · Book appointment
The Passport Place at Fresno State
5.8 mi5005 N Maple Ave,ed140a, Fresno, CA 93740 · Map
Mon–Thu 9am–3pm
Fri 9am–3pm
(559) 278-0013 · Book appointment
Biola Post Office
13.4 mi4672 N. Biola Ave, Biola, CA 93606 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
(559) 234-0053 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the San Francisco Passport Agency. From Fresno that is about 161 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Fresno
San Francisco, CA
~161 mi from Fresno
Los Angeles, CA
~200 mi from Fresno
San Diego, CA
~315 mi from Fresno
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in California.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Fresno?
There are 4 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Fresno, including Fresno County Clerk and Fresno Downtown Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Fresno?
No. The nearest is the San Francisco Passport Agency in San Francisco, about 161 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Fresno?
Not in Fresno itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being San Francisco. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.