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Clerk Alert

Top Five Frequently Asked expression, and your head should be between 1 inch and 1⅜ currently take between 10 to 13 weeks for routine and
seven to nine weeks for expedited passport service, though
inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of your chin
Passport Questions: to the top of your hair. The background must be white. times are subject to change. As more and more people seek
If you’re not comfortable taking the photo at home, we are
What You Need To Know more than happy to take your photo during your appointment out international travel, these longer processing times
will be the norm for quite some time. Even if you’re only
for a nominal fee, or you may purchase a passport photo at a thinking about traveling outside of the United States, now
Thinking of traveling retail store that offers passport photo services. is the time to book your appointment and get ahead of
abroad this year? If you need How Do I Get A Passport For My Child? any delays.
a passport, the Clerk’s office With school out, now’s the perfect time to bring them to an While the Clerk’s office is only a passport acceptance
is here to help. appointment. Children under age 16 must apply for a passport facility, we are more than happy to help you with your
As Clerk of the Circuit in person with either 1) two parents or guardians, or 2) one passport journey in any way that we can, from scheduling
Court & Comptroller in Palm parent or guardian with a notarized Statement of Consent form. your appointment, to taking your photo and making sure
Beach County, one of my You must submit documentation that lists the parent(s) or legal that your application is filled out correctly.
office’s important duties to guardian(s) of the child applying for a passport, such as an My office will do whatever we can to make your
the public is as an authorized original or certified copy of a birth certificate, and the parents experience as stress free as possible.
passport acceptance facility, must bring their own form of valid ID. Proof of citizenship is Joseph Abruzzo,
providing the necessary also required, such as a previous passport or birth certificate. Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
services for United States How Long Does It Take For Me To Get My Passport?
citizens to obtain new passports. This service is available at our Processing time with the Department of State will Clerk Alert on page 7
Belle Glade, Palm Beach Gardens and Delray Beach locations.
We understand that this process can be confusing and
overwhelming at times, which is why I want to answer five
of the top questions we get asked about passports here at the
Clerk’s office.
Do I Need To Apply In Person For My Passport?
If you can answer “yes” to any of the following, you’ll
need to apply in person:
• Is this your first time applying for a United States
Passport?
• Did you lose your most recent passport book or card?
• Was your old passport issued more than 15 years ago?
• Was your old passport issued when you were a minor
(under 16 years old)?
To apply in person, you can make an appointment online
or walk in to our Belle Glade, Palm Beach Gardens, or Delray
Beach locations and our helpful Clerk staff will take care of
you. If you don’t meet the criteria above, simply renew through
the mail with the United States Department of State.
What Documents Do I Need To Bring With Me?
Your completed DS-11 application form, which must be
completed in black ink.
Proof of United States citizenship such as a birth certificate,
Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization.
A valid government-issued photo ID or passport.
One 2- by 2-inch white background passport photo, or you
can purchase a photo at our office.
Can I Take My Own Photo And Submit It?
Of course! You may bring with you one color photo, on
matte or glossy photo quality paper that is 2- by 2-inches (51
by 51 mm). You must directly face the camera with a neutral

Wanted

People are vandalizing golf courses
after play hours. Sand traps, greens
and fairways are being damaged.
If you see anyone on courses after
hours, please call POA Security
at 627-1600 or Resort Security,
627-2000.
Thank you.

Reminder From

Palm Beach Gardens
Police Department

Adopt These Habits To
Prevent Vehicle Burglaries
• Please lock your vehicle doors every time – even for
a quick stop or at home.
• Never leave items of any kind inside your vehicle.
Hiding items doesn’t work!
• At a minimum, if you must leave items, place them
in your trunk.
• Cell phone/iPod power cords, GPS holders and other
key sets act as neon signs.
• Park in well-lit areas, stay alert and call in
any suspicious activities to the police department
nonemergency number: 799-4445.