Passport Fair
Saturday, July 27 2024
9 AM - 2 PM
Beaches Branch (1543 Atlantic Blvd)
By Appointment Only
Due to the overwhelming response, all appointments for the July 27 Passport Fair have been filled. Thank you very much for your interest. The Clerk's Office offers regular passport service at both the Duval County Courthouse and the Beaches Branch Monday through Friday. For more information about regular passport service, please visit our Passports page.
On Saturday, July 27 the Clerk's Office is offering special weekend hours from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Clerk's Beaches Branch (1543 Atlantic Blvd) to help you get ready for your dream trip. Passport photo service will also be available during this special event. Spaces are limited and the Passport Fair is by appointment only, so click on Book Appointment to sign up today!
Please review the information on this page carefully to ensure that you bring everything with you that you need to successfully apply for your passport and start planning that exotic getaway.
All who travel outside the United States need a passport. This includes anyone traveling to Canada, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. The Clerk’s Office offers passport service for both individual applicants and families applying for multiple passports during one visit.
Please note: when applying for your passport, two (2) separate fees and different forms of payment are required. Please check the Passport Fees section of this page to review the accepted forms of payment for each.
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Passport Info
To apply for your passport, Form DS-11 must be completed if any of the following is true:
- You have never had a U.S. passport
- You are under age 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 Form DS-11 prior to coming for passport service to expediate the application process. All applications must be completed in BLACK INK ONLY.
The following documentation will need to be provided with your application:
Proof of Citizenship
Certified copy of your birth certificate (must include parent’s full names)
Certificate of naturalization (if applicable)
You must also provide a black and white photocopy of your proof of citizenship. The Clerk’s Office can provide this service for you at a charge of $ .15 per page.
Proof of Identity (one of the following):
- Valid driver's license
- State identification card
- You must also provide a photocopy of the front and back of your proof of identity. The Clerk’s Office can provide this service for you at a charge of $ .15 per page
Temporary IDs are not accepted as proof of identity.
Passport Photo
- Recent color photo (background must be plain white or off-white)
- Front view - eyeglasses must be removed
- 2 inches X 2 inches
- Neutral, non-exaggerated facial expression
- Taken in normal daily attire – nothing that looks like a uniform or camouflage attire
NOTE: The Clerk’s Office now offers passport photo service for a fee of $15 at the Beaches Branch location only. If applying at the Courthouse, you will need to bring your photo with you to your appointment in order to complete your application. The State Department requires customers to remove eyeglasses for their passport photo.
Two separate forms of payment are required. Fees payable to the US Department of State MUST be paid by MONEY ORDER or CHECK. Fees payable to the Clerk may be paid by CASH, CREDIT CARD, or MONEY ORDER.
| Type of Passport | Clerk Fee (cash, cashier's check, money order, credit card) | Dept. of State Fee (check, cashier's check, money order) |
| New Passport Book - Adult (16 or older) | $35.00 | $130.00 |
| New Passport Book - Adult, expedited | $35.00 | $190.00 |
| New Passport Book - Child (15 or younger) | $35.00 | $100.00 |
| New Passport Book - Child, expedited | $35.00 | $160.00 |
| New Passport Card - Adult | $35.00 | $30.00 |
| New Passport Card - Child | $35.00 | $15.00 |
If you would like to expedite your passport application, there is a $60 fee payable to the Department of State.
For more information regarding expediting your application, please contact the Clerk’s Office.
NOTE: There is a 3.5% service fee on all credit card transactions.
IMPORTANT: The Clerk’s Office does not process passport renewals.
Passport renewals may be processed one of two ways. You may either submit your application by mail directly to the Department of State, or you may be eligible to renew online through their website. Please visit travel.state.gov for more information on both processes.
All applications for minor passports must be done in person. Regardless of whether the application is for a new passport or a renewal, Form DS-11 must be completed for minors (under age 16) and the following must be provided:
- Certified copy of the birth certificate
- Driver's 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: 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 (Form DS-3053) and a photocopy of the front and back of his/her driver's license. The consent form cannot be more than three months old.