St. Johns County offers special passport event Saturday for easy application processing

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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office are holding a special Passport Event from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 1 at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center in St. Augustine.

No appointment is necessary.

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“Coordinating schedules for passports during regular business hours can be a challenge, especially for families,” said Clerk Brandon J. Patty. “We hope this special event will make life a little easier for those in need of a passport.”

The clerk’s office will accept and review applications for the following:

  • First time passports
  • Passports issued more than 15 years ago that require a new application
  • People under 16
  • Individuals whose passports have been lost, stolen, or damaged

The clerks will process your application, offer passport photo services, and help with forms.

Anyone traveling internationally must have a passport book, including babies, and every applicant required to use a new application form, must appear in person regardless of their age.

According to the U.S. Department of State, the current processing times for passports are between 4 to 6 weeks and fast service is between 2 to 3 weeks.

Passport renewal applications that conform to federal guidelines (adult passports issued within 15 years) using Form DS-82 cannot be processed at the clerk’s office.

While clerks are available to look over these renewal applications for accurate information and supply passport photos, renewal applications must be submitted to the U.S. Department of State either online or by mail.

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