TAVARES, FL (352today.com) – The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is extending its passport processing hours at its North Lake and South Lake branch offices during Lake County Schools’ Spring Break, March 16-20, 2026.
The extended passport processing hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are by appointment only at the North Lake Branch Office, 902 Avenida Central, The Villages, and the South Lake Branch Office, 290 Citrus Tower Blvd., Suite 116, Clermont.
“This is an excellent chance for those unable to visit our office during our regular operating hours to apply for their passport,” said Gary Cooney, Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. “We’re hoping that by offering an additional 90 minutes each day throughout the week, customers will be able to get passports for themselves and their children while they are out of school.”
As a U.S. Department of State (DOS) acceptance facility, the Lake County Clerk’s Office assists residents with reviewing and submitting U.S. passport applications sent to the DOS for processing.
To schedule an appointment, visit lakecoclerk.as.me/schedule.php. After booking an appointment, customers will receive an email confirmation with additional information and instructions on documentation to bring with them. Passport photos will also be available on-site for a small fee.
For more information about passport processing, visit lakecountyclerkfl.gov/passports or call 352-253-2648.