The office of the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller recently received its Certificate of Superior Achievement and a perfect score from the U.S Department of State – Miami Passport Agency. Nearly 300 facilities are assessed and audited annually, and the Manatee County Clerk of Court is a part of a small group of Passport Application Acceptance Facilities throughout Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to receive a perfect score. Manatee County Clerk of Court also received this designation in 2015. During this process, an assessment visit is conducted, which includes one-on-one interviews with the supervisor of the division, an inspection of the space and security and real-time observations of the acceptance agents working with customers and executing the applications. The Certificate of Achievement recognizes those offices that have demonstrated exemplary service to the community and the U.S. Department of State, Passport Services, through the conscientious execution of passport applications, excellence in customer service and commitment to measures that ensure the integrity of the U.S. passport. For the fiscal year 2016-17, the Manatee County Clerk of Court processed 6,252 passport applications, which was one of its largest years due to an influx of applications between January and June. During 2015-16, the office processed 5,447 applications.

Manatee County Clerk's Office