To apply for your passport, the DS-11 Form must be completed, if any of the following is true:  

• You have never had a U.S. Passport 

• You are under the age of 16 

• Your most recent Passport was issued more than 15 years ago  

• Your most recent Passport was lost or stolen 

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete and print the DS-11 Form prior to coming to the Clerk’s Office to execute their application. All applications must be completed in BLACK INK ONLY. Additional forms can be found at www.travel.state.gov. 

The following documentation will need to be provided with your application: 

Proof of Citizenship 

• Certified copy of your Birth Certificate (must include parents’ full names) 

• Certificate of Naturalization (if applicable)  

• Consular Birth Abroad 

• Previous U.S. Passport (over age of 16) 

Please provide a front and back copy of your proof of citizenship. 

Proof of Identity (one of the following): 

• Valid Driver License 

• State Identification Card 

• Military ID 

• Permanent Resident Card 

Please provide a front and back copy of your proof of identity.  

Notes: Temporary Identification is not accepted as proof of identity without a form of Secondary Identification. If you cannot provide a proof of identity document, you can submit at least two forms of Secondary Identification. Forms of Secondary Identification can be found by Clicking here. 

Passport Photos 

• One passport photo, 2×2 inches in size 

• Taken within the last 6 months 

• Photo needs to be in color 

• Background must be plain white or off-white  

• Neutral, non-exaggerated facial expression 

• Must be clear likeness of the applicant  

• Photo needs to be in normal daily attire, no uniforms or camouflage attire 

• Eyeglasses must be removed 

• No hats or head coverings, unless you have a signed statement from your Physician  

• No headphones or wireless hands-free devices 

The Clerk’s Office offers passport photo services for a fee of $10.65 at all locations. You may bring your own passport photo, but it would need to meet the U.S. Department of States guidelines. Click here to see the guidelines for passport photos.  

Two separate forms of payment are required.  

• Fees payable to the U.S. Department of State MUST be paid by check, cashier’s check, or money order.  

• Fees payable to the St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller may be paid by cash, debit/credit card, check, cashier’s check, or money order. Note: There is a 3.5% convenience fee on all debit/credit card transactions.  

You may request that the Clerk’s Office send your application into the processing center via Express Mail for an additional fee of $32.00. 

Important: The Clerk’s Office does not process passport renewals. 

Passport renewals are required to be submitted by mail directly to the U.S. Department of State, if you meet the following requirements: 

• You possess a passport that is not more than five (5) years past the expiration date, and  

• You were at least 16 years of age when it was issued 

If you qualify, please complete the DS-82 Form and return it to the address listed on the form.

All applications for minor passports must be processed in person. All minor applicants must use a DS-11 Form (a first-time applications, even if they have had a previous passport). The following must be provided for all minor (15 and under) applications:  

• Certified copy of the birth certificate  

• Driver license, if applicable  

• Most recent passport, if applicable  

• Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must submit evidence of their relationship to the minor applicant  

• The minor must appear in person with both parents  

Note: If both parents are listed on the birth certificate, both parents must be present to sign the application.  If only one parent is present, the absent parent must submit a notarized Statement of Consent (DS-3053 Form) and a photocopy of the front and back of the identification that the absent parent provides to the notary. The consent form cannot be more than three (3) months old.

Routine service takes approximately 4 – 6 weeks from the day the application is received by the U.S. Department of State. The passport will be mailed directly from the U.S. Department of State to the address you provide.  

Expedited service is available for an additional fee plus express mail charges and takes 2 – 3 weeks from the day the application is received by the U.S. Department of State.  

• Mailing times are not included in processing times. Consider the total time it will take to receive your passport when you are booking your travel.  

Processing times are subject to change. For the most recent processing times please Click here.

After an application for a passport has been executed, the acceptance agent forwards the application to the National Passport Agency. You can check the status of your pending passport application online at the link below: 

Get Your Passport Application Status 

You can also call the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) at 1 (877) 487-2778 (toll-free). TDD users can call 1 (888) 874-7793. NPIC customer service representatives are available Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.