With the holiday travel season quickly approaching, Lee County Clerk & Comptroller Kevin Karnes is hosting a “Passport Saturday” event and free online class to help citizens apply for a passport.
The How-To apply for a passport class will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 2-3 p.m. via the online platform Zoom. During the virtual class, participants will learn the process and requirements to apply for a passport so they can begin their travels abroad. This includes:
- Passport requirements for adults & minors
- Steps in the application & renewal process
- Related fees & processing times
- Available contacts & resources
Anyone who would like to attend the online How-To class can register at www.leeclerk.org/seminar.
Then, on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Clerk’s office will host Passport Saturday. During this special event, the Official Records dept. at the Clerk’s downtown Fort Myers location will be open for extended hours to help those who would like to apply for a passport, but aren’t able to make it to the office during the weekdays. (All Official Records services will be available during the special extended hours on Passport Saturday.)
For expedited service, you can schedule an appointment at www.leeclerk.org/appointment. Please make sure to visit www.leeclerk.org/passports before your visit to ensure you have all of the required documentation and information on the payment process requirements for both the U.S. Department of State and Clerk’s office. Fees submitted must be exact or it could delay the processing of the application.
As an official passport acceptance facility, the Lee Clerk’s office processes approximately 8,000 passport applications a year.
