Hardee County Clerk of Court

The Hardee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller runs a passport acceptance desk inside the courthouse at 417 West Main Street, Suite 202, in downtown Wauchula. The clerk's office describes itself as an agent for the Miami Passport Agency, which reviews and issues the passports it forwards; locally, its staff execute your DS-11, confirm your identity and citizenship, and mail the sealed application to the State Department.

For many Hardee County residents this courthouse counter is the most convenient stop, since deeds, marriage licenses, and court records already bring people through the building. Recording staff answer passport questions at extension 7405 and can be reached at recording.passport@hardeeclerk.com if you want to confirm what to bring before making the trip.

Adults applying for the first time, children who must appear with a parent, and applicants whose previous book was issued before they turned 16 all use the in-person DS-11 process handled here. If a courthouse visit does not fit your schedule, the Wauchula Main Post Office offers the same acceptance service across town, and you can find more locations statewide on our Florida passport page.

Come with an unsigned DS-11, your original citizenship record plus a copy, and government photo ID. Fees to the U.S. Department of State and the clerk's execution fee are collected separately, typically by check or money order. Prefer a postal counter instead? The Wauchula Main Post Office handles the same paperwork nearby.