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Read. Follow. Verify.How to Apply for a Passport in Okaloosa County
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What This Bill Does
The Okaloosa County Tax Collector provides U.S. passport application and photo services at their Niceville and Shalimar locations by appointment only. Applicants must provide two separate checks for fees and meet specific documentation requirements for identity and citizenship.
Residents needing a new passport or renewing one issued more than 15 years ago must schedule an appointment and provide specific physical documentation and two separate payments to complete the application process at these county offices.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
U.S. Citizens in Okaloosa County
Residents must follow specific appointment and documentation protocols to obtain or renew passports through the county office.
Parents of minors under 16
Both parents must be present for a child's passport application or provide specific notarized consent forms.
Key Facts
- Passport services are available by appointment only at the Niceville and Shalimar branch offices.
- Applicants must provide two separate checks: one for U.S. Department of State fees and one for Tax Collector processing and photo fees.
- First-time applicants or those with passports issued more than 15 years ago must use form DS-11.
- Children under age 16 must have both parents present during the appointment.
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- If one parent cannot attend for a minor's application, a notarized Form DS-3053 (less than 3 months old) is required.
- Applicants must provide a photocopy of their ID on 8.5 x 11-inch paper, showing both front and back on the same side.
- Out-of-state primary identification requires an additional supporting ID document.
- Birth certificates must be certified by the state, contain a raised/embossed seal, and include parents' names and the filing date.
- Passport photos must be 2x2 inches, taken within the last 6 months, and feature a plain white or off-white background.
- Niceville passport services are located on the second floor; visitors should use the side entrance.
- Shalimar passport services require customers to check in at a kiosk upon arrival.
- Passport office hours are generally 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with Wednesday hours limited to 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk in to apply for a passport?
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What if I don't have a passport photo?
Do I need to bring my own photocopies of my ID?
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The office explicitly requires two separate checks for passport transactions, likely to separate county processing fees from federal application fees.
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