Ventura County, CA · Ventura County
Press Pass Application
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office Press Pass Application lets new or renewing applicants request a press credential by providing personal and employer information.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Ventura County · Ventura County, Ventura County, California
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
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What this form is
Use this application to request a new Ventura County Sheriff's Office press pass or renew an existing pass. It asks for personal, contact, employment, and eligibility information, and requires applicants to agree to credential conditions. Applicants must include identification and an editor letter; renewal applicants must also include a copy of their current Sheriff's Office press pass.
Who needs it
News agency applicants seeking a new or renewed Ventura County Sheriff's Office press pass need to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Applications are accepted by appointment only; call 805-654-5185 to schedule an appointment. The form does not provide a submission address or email.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant signs and dates the form, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Ventura County Sheriff's Office Press Pass Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Select new or renewal, complete all mandatory fields, agree to the listed conditions, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include news agency and government-issued photo ID copies and a signed editor letter. Renewal applicants also include their current Sheriff's Office press pass.
- 4
Schedule an Appointment
Call 805-654-5185 to schedule an appointment; the form states applications are accepted by appointment only.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Press Pass Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Press Pass Application?
- Applications are accepted by appointment only. Call 805-654-5185 to schedule an appointment; the form does not list a submission address or email.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include copies of your news agency ID and government-issued photo ID, plus a signed editor letter on agency letterhead. Renewal applicants must also include a copy of their current Ventura County Sheriff's Office press pass.
- Can I use this application to renew a press pass?
- Yes. The form offers new and renewal application choices. Renewal applicants must include a copy of their current Ventura County Sheriff's Office press pass.