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Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court
County Clerk of Court · Tampa
Inside the George E.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday-Friday | Passport applications accepted 8:00am-1:00pm; appointment recommended. |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
Inside the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse complex downtown, the Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court runs a passport acceptance desk in Room 140 on Pierce Street. It is a good pick for applicants who are already handling other county business or who prefer a government counter over a post office line.
The Clerk's office acts as an acceptance agent on behalf of the U.S. Department of State: staff check your citizenship evidence, confirm your identity, witness your signature, and package the application for mailing. Note that adult renewals are not handled at the counter, since those go by mail directly to the State Department.
Applications are accepted on weekday mornings, and while walk-ins are welcome, the office recommends booking a slot through its online system to avoid a wait in the downtown courthouse.
💡 Good to know
Two separate payments are required here: the clerk's acceptance fee and the State Department fees, and the government fee must be a check or money order. Photos cost $15 if you don't bring your own. If downtown parking is a hassle, compare it with the airport-area branches listed on our Tampa offices page.