The Putnam County Clerk of Courts has various locations for your convenience.
The locations are as follows:
Putnam County Courthouse
518 St Johns Ave Bldg 1-E
Palatka, FL 32177
Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 to 5:00 pm
Interlachen Satellite Office
1114 SR 20 Ste 2
Interlachen, FL 32148
Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Crescent City Satellite Office
115 N Summit St
Crescent City, FL 32112
Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
As of February 1, 2008, customers now have the option to apply for a passport book, a passport card, or both. The passport card may only be used for land and sea travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean. For more information regarding the new U.S. Passport Card visit the U.S. Department of State website.
There are authorized passport agents available in the Recording Division and at the two satellite offices. A certified copy of your birth certificate, a valid driver's license, two (2) passport photos, and at least one check or money order payable to U.S. Department of State (see next question) are required to process a passport. For additional information call 877-487-2778 (toll free) or visit the U.S. Department of State website for an application online or for more specific questions concerning what travel destinations require a passport.
You must complete Form DS-11 and apply in person if you can answer "yes" to any of the following questions:
- Are you applying for the first time?
- Was your previous U.S. passport lost, stolen, or damaged?
- Is your previous passport expired and issued over 15 years ago?
- Is your previous passport expired and was issued when you were under the age of 16?
- Has your name changed since your passport was originally issued and you don't have legal proof of the change?
All applicants must bring proof of U.S. citizenship (such as an original certified Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate, or a previous passport) plus proof of identity (such as a valid driver's license) and two (2) identical photographic portraits 2" x 2" in size. Photos can be taken at the Local Walgreens or CVS stores.
In addition to the ABOVE requirements:
Applicants under the age of 16:
- Must appear in person.
- Must provide their Social Security number.
- Must not sign the application until instructed to do so.
AND BOTH Parents/Guardian(s) MUST:
- Be present and give consent.
- Present evidence of Child's Relationship to Parent/Guardian.
- Present valid photo identification.
Applicants 16 and 17 years of age:
- Must appear in person.
- Must establish parental consent.
- Must present valid photo identification. If none is available, the Parent/Guardian will need to appear in person with their valid photo identification.
Additional information regarding Minor Applicants can be found on the U.S. Department of State website.
To ensure that you have included all requested documents required to process your application, please refer to Form DS-11 for a listing of these requirements.
Visit the U.S. Department of State website for updated fee information.
Passport Type Application Fee* Processing Fee** Total Fee
Passport Book (Age 16 & Older) $75 $25 $100
Passport Book (Under Age 16) $60 $25 $85
Passport Card (Age 16 & Older) $20 $25 $45
Passport Card (Under Age 16) $10 $25 $35
* Pay the Application fee to the "U.S. Department of State"
(Personal check or money order ONLY.)
** Pay the Processing fee to the "Putnam County Clerk of Courts".
(Cash, Cashier Checks, Money Orders or Credit Cards are acceptable payment methods.)
Credit Cards are only accepted in person in the Recording Division before 4:00 pm
Expedited Service: Add $60 for each application plus the recommended express postage to and from the passport office. Contact the Recording Division for current express mail postage for passports.
Note: Currently, the U.S. passport card is not eligible for Expedited Service. An application for a passport book and a passport card may be expedited, but the $60 fee will only serve to expedite the book at this time. For more detailed information on Passports and application processing times, visit the U.S. Department of State.
.ALL Passport renewals require the completion of Form DS-82.
You can renew IF:
- Your passport was issued less than 15 years ago.
- You were at least 16 years old when your most recent passport was issued.
- You can submit your most recent, undamaged passport.
- You still have the same name OR
- If your name has changed since your last passport was issued, you must include a certified copy of the legal document specifying your name change (for example: a marriage certificate, a divorce decree, an adoption decree, or a Court order). No photocopies will be accepted.
If you cannot comply with any of the above you must follow the new passport requirements.
You will need to submit the following with a Form DS-82 Renewal form:
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Two (2) passport photos taken within the last 6 months.
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Your most recent passport. (Note: Your old passport will be returned with your new passport.)
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A check or money order payable to U.S. Department of State (Click here for fees.)
If you need your passport urgently, you may request Expedited Service.
Click here for up to date processing times.
If you are planning to travel within the next 14 days or need a foreign visa within 4 weeks, you will need to make an appointment with the Regional Passport Agency by calling 1-877-487-2778 from a touch-tone phone. Proof of travel will be required.
If you are 16 or older, your passport book and card will be valid for 10 years from the date of issuance.
If you are 15 or younger, your passport book and card will be valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.
The Passport Agency recommends that you report your lost or stolen passport immediately. You may report your lost or stolen passport by visiting one of our locations and completing Form DS-64. If you choose to, you may also apply for a new passport while you are there.
You may also find the instructions to replace your passport on the U.S. Department of State website.
Or call the U.S. Department of State toll free at: 1-877-487-2778 (TTY 1-888-874-7793).
Click here to see this question under Official Records FAQs.
You can call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778
6:00 AM - Midnight EST, Monday - Friday (excluding Federal holidays),
OR
Verify the status of your passport at the U.S. Department of State website.
