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Modesto, California Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Modesto, CA: Passport Offices & Application Process

Modesto Post Office - Hudson Station
2300 Sylvan Ave
Modesto CA, 95355

Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder
1021 I St
Modesto CA, 95354

Modesto Main Post Office
715 Kearney Ave
Modesto CA, 95350

Modesto Paradise Station
1717 Paradise Rd
Modesto CA, 95358

In Modesto, California there are (4) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Modesto passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).

In addition to the 4 passport offices in Modesto, there are (794) other passport offices in California from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Modesto, California and Expedited Passport service options for Modesto.

Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.


Passport Offices in Modesto California

Showing 4 passport offices in Modesto:

Modesto Post Office - Hudson Station

2300 Sylvan Ave
Modesto, CA 95355

Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder

1021 I St
Modesto, CA 95354

Modesto Main Post Office

715 Kearney Ave
Modesto, CA 95350

Modesto Paradise Station

1717 Paradise Rd
Modesto, CA 95358


Other passport offices near Modesto California

Manteca Annex Post Office - Manteca - 8.9 Miles
San Joaquin County Court at Manteca - Manteca - 9.8 Miles
Riverbank Post Office - Riverbank - 10.2 Miles
Empire Post Office - Empire - 10.6 Miles
Patterson Post Office - Patterson - 10.9 Miles
Keyes Post Office - Keyes - 11.8 Miles
Lathrop City Clerk - Lathrop - 12.5 Miles
Hughson Post Office - Hughson - 12.7 Miles
Oakdale Post Office - Oakdale - 14.5 Miles
San Joaquin County Court at Tracy - Tracy - 14.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Modesto

These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.

San Francisco Passport Agency - 61 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 251.9 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 353.5 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 599.3 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 600.9 Miles



Modesto, California Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Modesto is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Modesto or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.

* Anyone applying for a new passport in Modesto will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Modesto, there is one less than 100 miles from Modesto.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Modesto

Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Modesto or any other city in California or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Modesto are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.


Passport Service for Cities Near Modesto

Residents of the following cities that are close to Modesto can consider using the passport office services in Modesto for their passport application sealing needs.

Ripon California, Ceres California, Manteca California, Riverbank California, Patterson California, Lathrop California, Hughson California, Oakdale California, Tracy California, Crows Landing California, Turlock California, Waterford California, Farmington California, Newman California, Linden California, Gustine California, Livingston California, Lodi California, Copperopolis California, Atwater California

Passport Expediting in Modesto, California

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Modesto. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Modesto, California

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Modesto simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Modesto contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Modesto?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 4 passport offices in Modesto.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Modesto to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.

For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Modesto?

There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Modesto, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The San Francisco Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 61 miles from Modesto, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.

How much does a passport cost in Modesto?

Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.

List of places to get passport photos in Modesto

One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Modesto.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

Costco Store #661 - Modesto - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
3801 Pelandale Ave
Modesto CA 95356
(209) 342-4903
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
CVS #9171 - Modesto - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
2900 Standiford Avenue
Modesto CA 95350
(209) 522-1093
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Modesto Store - (4.3 mi)
Photo Center
2225 Plaza Pkwy
Modesto CA 95350
209-576-8342
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #9308 - Modesto - (4.4 mi)
Photo Center
901 North Carpenter Road Suite 30
Modesto CA 95351
(209) 575-2429
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #6355 - Modesto - (4.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Dale & Pelandale
4201 Dale Rd
Modesto CA 95356
(209) 545-5687
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #1467 - Modesto - (4.6 mi)
Photo Center
2020 West Briggsmore Avenue. Suite C
Modesto CA 95350
(209) 521-5713
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Modesto - (4.9 mi)
Photo Center
2100 Standiford Ave
Modesto CA 95350
(209) 488-4999
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #9716 - Ripon - (5.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Jack Tone & Main
102 N Jack Tone Rd
Ripon CA 95366
(209) 599-1639
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7313 - Modesto - (5.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Carver & Standiford
1700 Standiford Ave
Modesto CA 95350
(209) 527-5416
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #9949 - Ripon - (5.3 mi)
Photo Center
1201 West Main Street Suite 14
Ripon CA 95366
(209) 599-4686
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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