With the spring and summer travel season quickly approaching, Lee County Clerk & Comptroller Kevin Karnes is hosting a “Passport Saturday” event to help citizens apply for a passport.

The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clerk’s Official Records office in downtown Fort Myers. The extended hours help those who would like to apply for a passport but aren’t able to make it to the office during weekdays.

Customers are encouraged to visit www.leeclerk.org/passports to ensure they have all of the required documentation and acceptable forms of payment for both the U.S. Department of State and Clerk’s office. Passport photos are available on-site for an additional cost. Appointments are not required but can be scheduled at www.leeclerk.org/appointment for expedited service.

To learn more about how to apply for a passport, watch an online step-by-step tutorial on the application process at www.leeclerk.org/howto. The current processing time for passports is four to six weeks.

All Official Records services will be available during the special extended hours on Passport Saturday.

As an official passport acceptance facility, the Lee Clerk’s office processes approximately 8,000 passport applications a year.