Passport office in Modesto, CA
6 places in and around Modesto accept passport applications. Modesto has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in San Francisco, about 79 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Where to apply in Modesto
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 6 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Modesto. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Stanislaus County Clerk Recorder
1 mi1021 I Street,suite 101, Modesto, CA 95354 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–3pm
(209) 525-5251 · Book appointment
Stanislaus County Law Library
1 mi1101 13th Street, Modesto, CA 95354 · Map
Mon–Thu 9am–3pm
(209) 558-7759 · Book appointment
City of Modesto City Clerk
1 mi1010 10th St,suite 6600, Modesto, CA 95354 · Map
Tue–Thu 8am–5pm
(209) 577-5333 · Book appointment
Modesto Paradise Station
3.1 mi1717 Paradise Rd., Modesto, CA 95358 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
Sat 9:30am–2pm
(209) 574-0160 · Book appointment
Nick Blom Salida Regional Library
7.2 mi4835 Sisk Rd, Salida, CA 95368 · Map
Mon, Wed–Thu 11am–5pm
Tue 1pm–7pm
Fri–Sat 11am–1pm
(209) 543-7352 · Book appointment
Turlock Public Library
12.6 mi550 N Minaret Ave, Turlock, CA 95380 · Map
Tue, Thu 11am–4pm
Wed 4am–6pm
(209) 664-8100 · 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 Modesto that is about 79 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Modesto
San Francisco, CA
~79 mi from Modesto
Los Angeles, CA
~285 mi from Modesto
San Diego, CA
~403 mi from Modesto
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 Modesto?
There are 6 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Modesto, including Stanislaus County Clerk Recorder and Stanislaus County Law Library. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Modesto?
No. The nearest is the San Francisco Passport Agency in San Francisco, about 79 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Modesto?
Not in Modesto 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.