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Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex: Passport Office in Naples FL

Last Reviewed on October 16th, 2023


Location:
Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex
Address:
4715 Golden Gate Pky
 
Naples, FL 34116
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:30pm


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes

Passport Photos: No, you will need to get passport photos taken before going there. Here is our passport photo guide for reference and here is a list of places to get passport photos in Naples.


Naples Passport Office: Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex Location Overview

Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Naples, FL you can go here for passport help. Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex is a Court facility that is able to witness your signature and seal your passport documents - standard processing is 4-8 weeks. This office DOES NOT issue passports, they will send your passport forms directly to a regional passport facility. There are 2 other passport acceptance agent offices located in Naples. Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex is located in County, Florida.

About Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex

Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex is sort of like a special notary for the Department of State / Passport Agency in which they can "Witness" your signature and officially "Seal" your application and documents. There is a separate $35 fee for this that is paid at the time of sealing.

Needs to visit an acceptance agent
New Passports Application (Child or Adult)
Lost / Damaged Passport Replacement

Doesn't need to visit an acceptance agent
Passport Renewal
Passport Name Change Application

Passport Processing Times at Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex

Standard Processing - Because of Covid-19, the current processing times are 10-12 weeks after submitting an application.

Expedited Processing - You can pay an extra $60 when sealing your documents at Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

Emergency Processing - (NOT AVAILABLE at Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex): If you have proof of travel within 3 days you can request an emergency appointment at one of the regional passport offices close to Naples. Also see our info about 3rd-party passport expediters.

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Naples, FL

Miami Passport Agency - 85.6 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 474.9 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 496.3 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex will have pre-printed passport forms. You may also get passport forms from our website and print them on your own printer.

Passport Document Sealing / Passport Application Signature Witness - Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex is an official Acceptance Agent as appointed by the Department of State. Certain municipal and postal employees at this location are authorized to "Witness" your signature (kind of like a notary).
NOTE: not required for passport renewals
Acceptance Agent fee is $35 (see more about Acceptance Agent Fees)

4-6 week passport expediting / 10-12-week standard passport service - These are the standard processing times for passports at any acceptance agent.

Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Collier County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 34116, 34104, 34105, 34112, 34109, 34119, 34103, 34101, 34106, 34102, 34108, 34107, 34110, 34113, 34133, 34136, 34135, 34117, 34120

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex?

Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex does not issue passports, they are sent to a central processing facility, it will take at a minimum of 4 weeks if using expedited service and up to 12 weeks for standard processing.

I need a passport sooner than that, what are my options?

It's possible and not too inconvenient as Miami Passport Agency is close enough to travel to in a single day. The round trip to the Miami Passport Agency is only around 180 miles from Naples. You might also want to consider using a passport expediting company as it may save you time and hassles.

Does Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex charge for passports?

Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex is an acceptance agent, Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex does not issue passports – they do however charge the standard $35 acceptance agent fee to seal your documents, this is only required for new or replacement passport applications; renewals do not need to be sealed and thus no acceptance agent fee is required. Please see our detailed information on passport fees.

Can I get walk-in passport service at Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex? Then no. They do not issue passports, you can get walk-in passport issuance at a regional passport facility only, not local acceptance agent facilities; passport are sent to a central processing location.

Does Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex do passport renewals?

If you have your expired or soon-to-be expired passport, it is in good condition and the validity period on your expired passport was for 10-years, then you do not even need to visit an acceptance agent. You can do your application online, print-it and send it in with new passport photos, the old passport, and the required passport fees. See our guide about passport renewals to renew your passport yourself.

Can Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex tell me about the status of my application?

No, they are acceptance agents and have nothing to do with the application once they witness your signature and seal your application. Once an application is in-process, Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex will not be able to assist any further.

Does Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex take passport photos?

No, you will have to get your passport photo taken before you go to Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex for the sealing of your passport. Do not go there without getting passport photos first or you will not get your application sealed. Here's the list of locations to get passport photos in Naples.

What forms of payment does Collier Co. Clerk of Court / Golden Gate Annex accept?

You can pay for the acceptance agent fees with cash, check, debit card, or money order. Your passport application fees will be paid separately by check or money order only.

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