ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., July 28, 2025 — The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office will hold a special Passport Saturday Event on August 2, 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 weekend event.
“Passport Saturday offers our residents a convenient and accessible option to apply for a passport on the weekend versus during the week,” said Clerk Brandon J. Patty.
The Clerk’s Office will open on the North side of the judicial center on August 2 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.
Our clerks are available to review renewal applications for accuracy and provide passport photos; however, renewal applications using Form DS-82 must be submitted to the U.S. Department of State either online or by mail. For more information, visit https://travel.state.gov/.
Our comprehensive passport guide contains detailed information about required documentation, fees, and acceptable forms of payment. Applicants can save time by downloading the DS-11 form in advance, filling it out, and bringing it to the event.
For the most efficient service, applicants should follow these key DOs and DON’Ts:
DO:
- Appear in person (including children).
- Use black ink only.
- Print forms one-sided.
- Bring government issued-ID, certified birth certificate, or previous passport.
- Bring a 2×2 inch color photo on white background or ask us to take your photo.
- Bring personal check, cashier’s check, or money order payable to U.S. Dept. of State.
DON’T:
- Don’t reduce/enlarge printed forms.
- Don’t use white-out or cross out information on your forms.
- Don’t bring starter checks, cash, or credit cards for U.S. Dept. of State fees.
