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County of San Benito Passport InformationWhat is a Passport?A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue or verify United States passports. New Application for a United States Passport To obtain a passport for the first time, you will need to visit our offices in person. We are located at the County Courthouse building at 440 Fifth Street, on the second floor in Room 206. You may also click on this link to obtain a list and can visit any other acceptance facility of your choice. Acceptance facilities are located throughout the United States. In San Benito County you may visit our office, the Hollister Post Office at 100 Maple Street (831) 637-5633, or the San Juan Bautista Post Office at 301 The Alameda in San Juan Bautista. (831) 623-4373. What do I need in order to apply for a Passport? You must apply in person if you are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time: if your expired U.S. passport is not in your possession; if your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued when you were under the age of 16; or if your currently valid U.S. passport has been lost or stolen. For more information, visit How to get a passport page. Renewal of a U.S. Passport You can renew by mail if: Your most recent passport is available to submit and it is not damaged; you received the passport within the past 15 years; you were over age 16 when it was issued; you still have the same name, or can legally document your name change. You can get a passport renewal application form by downloading it from this site. For more information on how to renew a passport, please visit How to renew a passport page. |
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