Passport Acceptance Offices in Starke, Florida

Starke, the seat of Bradford County in north-central Florida, sits at the crossroads of U.S. Route 301 and State Road 16 — a quiet agricultural hub roughly 45 miles southwest of Jacksonville and 35 miles northeast of Gainesville. For residents preparing for international travel, the Bradford County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller on North Temple Avenue is the only in-county passport acceptance facility, handling DS-11 applications for first-time applicants and minors alike. Because Bradford County is compact and lightly populated, this single courthouse office typically moves quickly without the long queues common at urban acceptance sites.

Applicants facing straightforward renewals can mail in a DS-82 form and bypass in-person acceptance entirely. But anyone needing a new book — especially families with children under 16, who must appear in person with both parents or a signed consent form — will find the Clerk of Court a practical one-stop destination. The office's dedicated passport line, (904) 966-6230, is the best starting point for scheduling, and early booking is wise during the busy spring travel season.

For urgent or expedited needs that cannot wait for routine processing, the closest full-service U.S. Passport Agency is the Miami Passport Agency, approximately 358 miles to the south — plan on a five-and-a-half-hour drive. No passport agency serves the Gainesville or Jacksonville metropolitan areas, so Miami remains the practical option for Starke-area travelers facing imminent departures. The Florida passport offices guide on this site breaks down processing timelines and agency appointment requirements for the entire state.

Whether you're a Bradford County native heading abroad for the first time or a seasonal resident renewing before your winter trip, the acceptance process in Starke is straightforward when you arrive prepared. Review all required documents on the State Department's website before your courthouse appointment, and consult the Starke passport page for the latest office details and contact information.

Bradford County's single acceptance facility — the Clerk of Court — operates Monday through Friday with the last passport appointment at 2:30 PM. There is no USPS passport acceptance in Starke itself. Travelers who need same-day or next-day passport processing must make a personal appointment at the Miami Passport Agency; no appointment walk-ins are permitted there. For statewide context and county-by-county office listings, browse the Florida passport acceptance directory.