ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., February 24, 2025 — The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office will hold a special Passport Saturday Event on March 1, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center in St. Augustine. No appointment is necessary during this special weekend event.

“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 open on the North side of the judicial center on March 1 at 8:30 AM to accept and review applications for first-time passports, passports which were issued more than 15 years ago and require a new application, minors under age 16, or individuals whose passports have been lost, stolen, or damaged. Our clerks will process your passport application, offer passport photo services, and provide help with forms.

Anyone traveling internationally must have a passport book, including infants, and every applicant required to use a new application form must appear in person, regardless of age. According to the U.S. Department of State, the current processing times for routine service are between 4 and 6 weeks and expedited service is between 2 and 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 our clerks are available to look over these renewal applications for accuracy, and supply passport photos, renewal applications must be submitted to the U.S. Department of State online or by mail. Visit https://travel.state.gov/ for details.

Download our comprehensive passport guide for more information about required documentation, fees, and acceptable forms of payment.