Manatee Clerk’s Office opens April 5 for Passport Services

BRADENTON, Fla. (March 5, 2025) – The Office of Angelina “Angel” Colonneso, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Manatee County, is opening its doors on Saturday, April 5, from 8:30 a.m. to noon for Passport Saturday – an annual event for passport applications.

Passport Saturday offers residents with busy weekday schedules an opportunity to apply for a passport outside of regular business hours. Whether you’re a first-time applicant, renewing a child’s passport, or need to renew an adult passport issued more than 15 years ago, the Clerk & Comptroller’s passport division is here to help.

To save time at the passport counter, the Clerk & Comptroller’s office recommends that you fill out your passport applications in advance. The application is available for download on the U.S. Department of State’s website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html.

Identification and Payment Requirements

All applicants must bring the following:

• A check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. Visit www.manateeclerk.com/departments/passports for a list of fees.
• A second form of payment for Clerk of Court fees (cash, check, credit, or debit card).
• A valid government-issued ID.
• Original proof of citizenship (for first-time applicants and minors under 16).
• Expired passport book/card (for renewals only).

Passport photos are available on-site for a nominal fee.

Passport Saturday is a walk-in-only event with no appointments available. All applicants must be present when applying.

For questions about the Clerk & Comptroller’s Passport Saturday event or general passport inquiries, call the passport division at (941) 741-4022 or visit www.manateeclerk.com/departments/passports.

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Published date: March 5, 2025