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Pinellas County Clerk of Court - St. Petersburg Branch
County Clerk · St. Petersburg
The Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's St.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (walk-ins welcome) |
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| Saturday–Sunday | Closed (special Passport Day events offered annually) |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Pinellas County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's St. Petersburg Branch sits in the heart of downtown at 545 First Avenue North, serving residents of St. Petersburg and the surrounding Pinellas County communities. As a designated passport acceptance facility, this courthouse branch processes first-time adult and minor passport applications directly on-site, without the need for a prior appointment.
Staff at this location are trained acceptance agents who verify supporting documents, witness your DS-11 signature, and forward sealed applications to the State Department's regional processing center. Walk-in availability sets this office apart from appointment-only postal facilities, making it a practical choice for applicants with flexible weekday schedules or those gathering last-minute paperwork.
The branch is situated steps from the St. Pete waterfront district, and Pinellas County's court complex offers on-site parking as well as access via the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus network. For routine and expedited passport applications alike, this downtown clerk location has built a reputation for efficient, courteous service.
💡 Good to know
Pinellas County accepts passport applications at this downtown branch without an appointment, though arrival before 4:00 PM is recommended to allow processing time. For a full picture of passport acceptance locations across the Sunshine State, browse our Florida passport offices guide. If you're comparing options across St. Petersburg, the St. Petersburg passport offices page lists every verified facility in the city. Applicants needing urgent travel documents within 14 days must contact the Miami Passport Agency (approx. 3 hours south) for an appointment-based expedited appointment.