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Pinellas County Clerk of Court — Clearwater Branch
County Clerk / Court · Clearwater
The Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's Clearwater Branch sits at 315 Court Street inside the Pinellas County Courthouse complex, making it the most centrally situated passport acceptance facility in Clearwater's downtown government district.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (walk-in; call 727-464-7000 to confirm) |
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| Saturday–Sunday | Closed (special Passport Day events held occasionally — check mypinellasclerk.gov) |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's Clearwater Branch sits at 315 Court Street inside the Pinellas County Courthouse complex, making it the most centrally situated passport acceptance facility in Clearwater's downtown government district. Unlike many post office locations, this office operates on a walk-in basis — no appointment needed during business hours — which suits applicants who want same-day service without scheduling days in advance.
As a county clerk acceptance agent, staff here process first-time passport applications for adults and children, review citizenship documentation, witness the applicant oath, and transmit completed packets to the State Department. The downtown location is walkable from City Hall and several bus routes, giving it an accessibility advantage over suburban alternatives. Paid surface parking is available along Court Street.
Applicants traveling from outside downtown Clearwater may find the North County Branch on US-19 more convenient. See the Clearwater passport acceptance overview for a side-by-side look at all three local options, or browse the broader Florida passport offices directory for statewide resources.
💡 Good to know
The Clearwater Branch at 315 Court Street is run by the Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller — a county government office, not a federal agency. Walk-in acceptance is the key advantage here: residents can arrive during business hours without prescheduling an appointment slot. Bring a completed DS-11 form, original citizenship evidence plus a photocopy, a current government-issued photo ID, and a passport-size photo. The office retains original birth certificates during processing, so ensure you've ordered a certified copy, not a family Bible record or hospital certificate. For urgent travel within 14 days, the Miami Passport Agency (Omni Center, 1501 Biscayne Blvd, Miami — about 4.5 hours south) is the nearest full passport agency in Florida.