📍 FLORIDA
Pinellas County Clerk of Court — North County Branch
County Clerk / Court · Clearwater
The Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's North County Branch is located along U.S.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | Walk-in during business hours — call 727-464-7000 to confirm current schedule |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed (periodic Passport Day events — see mypinellasclerk.gov for notices) |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's North County Branch is located along U.S. Highway 19 North in upper Clearwater — geographically closer to Dunedin and Safety Harbor than to downtown. This branch serves passport applicants from the northern tier of Pinellas County and operates as a designated walk-in acceptance facility, allowing residents to apply without pre-scheduling during regular business hours.
The US-19 corridor location offers straightforward parking and direct highway access for applicants commuting from Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, or Oldsmar. County clerk agents at this branch review DS-11 applications for new and minor passports, witness the signed oath, and verify supporting documents including proof of citizenship and photo identification before forwarding the completed packet to the State Department.
Pinellas County maintains multiple acceptance sites to serve its large and geographically spread population. For applicants in southern or central Clearwater, the Clearwater passport page explains which location is closest. The Florida passport offices directory can help applicants across the Tampa Bay area find the most convenient site.
💡 Good to know
This North County Branch is run by the same Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller office as the downtown Clearwater Branch — phone 727-464-7000 reaches both. Walk-in availability is the standout feature: residents driving south from Tarpon Springs or Dunedin can stop here without an appointment. All applicants should bring a completed DS-11, original citizenship documents plus a photocopy, a valid photo ID, and a passport photo taken within the past six months. Because the Clerk retains your original birth certificate during processing, order a certified copy before your visit and keep it separate. For same-day emergency passports, the nearest full agency is the Miami Passport Agency (about 4.5 hours away via I-75 South).