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Clerk Abruzzo Offering Free Passport Photos in Palm Beach County for Veterans, Service Members

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (January 14, 2025) – Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County, is proud to permanently offer free passport photos for veterans, active-duty military and reservists when they apply for a new passport or renew an expired passport and cannot renew by mail.

“Our service members give our nation so much and their dedication to our country is unparalleled,” said Clerk Abruzzo. “Waiving this fee is one way our office and community can show our appreciation for their service.”

To be eligible for the free photo, military personnel can present their DD-214, military identification, or have a veteran designation on their driver’s license and make an appointment at one of our office locations below:

  • North County Courthouse, 3188 PGA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
  • South County Courthouse, 200 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444
  • West County Courthouse, 2950 State Road 15 Belle Glade, FL 33430
Appointments are available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, and can be made at https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/passport.
 
About the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is Palm Beach County’s protector of public money and records including marriage licenses, court documents, financial reports and real estate records. Visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com and find us @ClerkPBC on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and Threads.

Clerk Abruzzo Offering Free Passport Photos in Palm Beach County for Veterans, Service Members
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Ribbon Cutting time availabilities Monday- Thursday 9:00a.m, 12:00a.m. or 5:30p.m. at host location or area location. (Palm Beach County, FL) 1st Friday of the month 1:00p.m. after the Ambassador meeting.

Pictures are always better with a banner, or sign and designated area to set up for photography. Identify the best place for the picture in advance to ensure a smooth event.

The Chamber of Commerce Membership Services Associate will arrive 20 minutes before the start of the event with a camera, ribbon, and scissors. They will assist in choosing the best position for the photo, if necessary. The person selected to cut the ribbon will be directed and assisted as to where to stand during the picture and how to handle the scissors.

Ambassadors of the Chamber of Commerce will hold the ribbon as the ribbon is cut. Ambassadors meet and greet your guests. Photographer will prompt you when to cut the ribbon, after several photos taken of the group are posed and ready.

We look forward to a great event!

Possible Participants:

  • The Chamber Ambassadors can be invited to participate. Additional committees can be included as appropriate.
  • Company staff including owner, CEO, CFO, COO, management, staff and invited guests.

Food/Refreshments- Optional. Your event will be better attended with refreshment provided. The food preference and the theme for your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is entirely up to you.

Photos will be placed on the Chamber website, launched on the Chamber’s social media platforms and forwarded to the Ribbon Cutting host.

For the Membership Services Associate:

  • Please state if there are any special driving instructions, parking instructions, and if there are any special requests.
  • Please submit the Ribbon Cutting Request Form one month in advance.
Ribbon Cutting Request Form