Passport Acceptance Facilities in Orange County
Orange County encompasses Orlando, home to major theme parks and a large international tourism industry that generates significant passport demand year-round. The Orange County Clerk of Courts at 425 N Orange Ave offers passport services with on-site photo service.
The Orlando USPS main post office is one of the more walk-in-friendly locations in Central Florida and accepts walk-in passport applications during morning hours. Arrive before 9:30am for best results on walk-in days.
Orange County Clerk of Courts
Limited — call same morning
Yes — on-site $15
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
orange-county30 book / orange-county00 child
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USPS Orlando Main Post Office
Yes — walk-ins accepted
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–12pm
Orange5 (card accepted)
What to Bring to Your Orange County Appointment
Orange County's tourism-driven economy means many residents and workers need passports for Caribbean and international travel year-round. Passport demand peaks from January through June when spring and summer travel planning intensifies.
- Completed DS-11 form (printed, filled out, NOT signed)Download free at travel.state.gov. Sign only when the agent instructs you at the appointment.
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyMust be issued by a state or county vital records office with raised seal. Hospital birth certificates are NOT accepted.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front-and-back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, taken within last 6 monthsYes — on-site $15 on-site at the clerk. Available at the USPS location for $18. Also at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Photo near Orlando.
- Check or money order: orange-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: orange-county00. Add Orange0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for Orange5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in Orange County
Walk-in availability at the Orange County Clerk of Courts: Limited — call same morning. For USPS in Orange County: Yes — walk-ins accepted. Walk-in policies change seasonally and day-to-day. Always call the specific location on the morning you intend to visit and ask whether walk-ins are being accepted that day and whether the passport specialist is available. See our walk-in guide for full strategy.
Peak season (March through June) sees the most appointment demand in Orange County. If you're applying during this window, book as early as possible — or consider expanding your search to neighboring counties if local slots are full.
Passport Photos in Orange County
On-site passport photo services at Orange County Clerk of Courts: Yes — on-site $15. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Orlando: CVS Pharmacy (orange-county6.99), Walgreens (orange-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (425 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801.44), FedEx Office (orange-county4.99). Photos must be 2×2 inches, white/off-white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months, and printed on photo paper. See our complete photo guide.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orange County
Orange County Clerk of Courts: Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–12pm. Hours can change for holidays and staff schedules — always confirm directly with the facility before visiting. Call the facility or check their official website for the most current hours.
Yes — both the county clerk and USPS acceptance facilities in Orange County handle child passport applications. For children under 16, both parents (or one parent with a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent) must either attend or provide consent. The child must be physically present. See our child passport guide and DS-3053 guide for full details.
If you're traveling within 14 weeks, pay for expedited processing (+Orange County Clerk of Courts0) when you submit at any local acceptance facility. If you're traveling within 6 weeks, you qualify for an appointment at the nearest regional passport agency — which can process applications same-day or next-day. See our expedited passport guide for the full regional agency list and booking instructions.
As of February 2026, all library passport acceptance locations in Florida were removed from the State Department's acceptance facility program. The two options above — the Orange County Clerk of Courts and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in Orange County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.