📍 ARKANSAS
Jefferson County Clerk's Office
County Clerk · Pine Bluff
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office sits at 101 West Barraque Street in the heart of Pine Bluff's civic center, one block from the downtown square.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday – Friday | Courthouse business hours; call (870) 541-5322 to confirm passport acceptance windows |
|---|---|
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Jefferson County Clerk's Office sits at 101 West Barraque Street in the heart of Pine Bluff's civic center, one block from the downtown square. County Clerk Shawndra Taggart's office holds federal authorization to witness and accept U.S. passport applications, making it an alternative to the Main Post Office for residents who prefer a county government setting or whose schedules align better with courthouse hours.
The Clerk accepts completed DS-11 applications for first-time adult passports and for child/minor passports. Applicants must appear in person with original citizenship documents, a valid photo ID, and a 2×2 passport photo taken against a white background. Fees are collected separately: the application fee paid to the U.S. Department of State and an acceptance fee paid to the county. Staff do not provide photography services on site, so applicants should arrange photos beforehand — several pharmacy and retail locations in Pine Bluff offer passport photo services.
The Clerk's Office serves residents across Jefferson County, including those in White Hall, Sherrill, and Altheimer. Calling ahead to (870) 541-5322 is recommended to confirm current acceptance hours and any scheduling requirements, as courthouse operations occasionally adjust around election periods and official holidays.
💡 Good to know
Applicants applying for a minor's passport should note that both parents or guardians must typically be present or provide a notarized statement of consent (DS-3053) for children under age 16. For a full picture of what to bring to any Pine Bluff acceptance site, visit the Pine Bluff passport offices page. Jefferson County residents can also review all acceptance locations statewide on the Arkansas passport offices guide.