Lake clerk offers free November passport photos to veterans and military personnel
The Lake County Clerk is offering free passport photos to U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel during November, with qualifying identification and weekday appointments.
What the record says
The Lake County Clerk offers free passport photos to U.S. veterans and active-duty personnel during November, according to its October 26 announcement.
Participants can present a DD-214, military identification or driver’s license with a veteran designation. The offer covers photos, not passport application fees.
Passport services are by appointment at the Lake County Courthouse in Tavares, the North Lake Branch Office in The Villages and the South Lake Branch Office in Clermont. The clerk lists appointment hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Request appointments through the clerk’s website or (352) 253-2648; confirm availability and documents before visiting.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Use the Lake County Clerk’s official appointment information and bring qualifying military or veteran identification.
Limits and what is not established
The free-photo offer is for eligible veterans and active-duty personnel during November. It does not mean passport services are available on weekends or that passport application fees are waived.
Sources checked November 1, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller: original information