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Passports

Apply for a U.S. passport at the Clerk’s Fort Pierce or St. Lucie West offices. Renewing? You can usually renew by mail.

At a glance

Where
Fort Pierce or St. Lucie WestRecording Department
Hours
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - FridayExcluding holidays
Clerk's acceptance fee
$35.00Cash, check or credit card
Adult passport book
$130.00Payable to U.S. Department of State, by check

Which form do I need?

Which form do I need?
Your situationFormHow
You have never had a U.S. passport, you are under age 16, your most recent passport was issued more than 15 years ago, or it was lost or stolenDS-11Apply in person
You hold a passport that is not more than 5 years past the date of expiration and not more than 15 years since being issued, and you were at least 16 years of age when it was issuedDS-82Renew by mail
Your most recent passport was issued less than one year ago and you need a change of name, a correction, or to extend a limited passportDS-5504By mail
Your passport is mutilated or damagedDS-11Apply in person

Get every form from the U.S. Department of State (opens a new site).

What to bring if you apply in person

Proof of citizenship (one of the following)

  • Previous U.S. Passport
  • Certified copy of your birth certificate (must have the names of both parents on it)
  • Certificate of Naturalization

Proof of identity (one of the following)

  • Previous U.S. passport
  • Valid driver license (A temporary license does not meet this requirement.)
  • State identification card (Photographic likeness should be recent.)
  • Certificate of Naturalization

If you cannot prove your identity as outlined above, you must bring an identifying witness (a relative or someone who has a valid driver license) who has known you for at least two years. This witness will be required to sign an “Affidavit of Identifying Witness” form.

One passport photo

  • Recent photo (likeness of applicant)
  • Front view/full face
  • 2-inch by 2-inch in size
  • Photo must be in color

Children under 16

Minors must be present when applying. Complete the DS-11 form and include proof of citizenship and proof of identity.

Both parents must appear together to sign the application, or one parent must be present to sign the application, and the absent parent MUST submit a completed and notarized “Statement of Consent” Form DS-3053 AND a photocopy (front and back) of their ID. The notarized consent form cannot be more than three months old.

Fees

Please note that you will need a check for the portion that will go to the U.S. Department of State Passport agency along with your passport application. The portion that is payable to the St. Lucie County Circuit Clerk & Comptroller can be paid by cash, check or credit card.
U.S. Passport Book for First Time Applicants and Minors
ApplicantPassport fee (to U.S. Department of State)Acceptance fee (to the Clerk)Total
Adults (age 16 and over)$130.00$35.00$165.00
Minors (under age 16)$100.00$35.00$135.00
U.S. Passport Card for First Time Applicants and Minors
ApplicantPassport fee (to U.S. Department of State)Acceptance fee (to the Clerk)Total
Adults (age 16 and over)$30.00$35.00$65.00
Minors (under age 16)$15.00$35.00$50.00
Other service fees
ServiceFee
File Search Fee$150.00
Expedite Processing$60.00
Photos$18.18

Additional fees may apply when expediting.

How long passports are valid

Passport validity
ApplicantValid for
Adults (16 years of age and older)10 years
Children (15 years and younger)5 years

Processing times and status

Please consult the Department of State’s website for the most up-to-date processing times (opens a new site).

To check the status of your passport application, call 877-487-2778 from 6 a.m. – Midnight, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays), or visit the Application Status website (opens a new site).

Traveling within 14 calendar days? You must make an appointment at the nearest passport agency by calling the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.

Passport questions

Recording Department

Fort Pierce

201 South Indian River Drive, 4th Floor
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Directions (opens a new site)

St. Lucie West

250 N.W. Country Club Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Directions (opens a new site)

Phone & Hours

Phone: 772-462-6900
Fax: 772-462-1283
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday
(Excluding Holidays)