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U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL: Passport Office in Miami Beach FL

Last Reviewed on March 19th, 2024


Location:
U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL
Address:
1300 Washington Ave
 
Miami Beach, FL 33139
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 3:00PM


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 Miami Beach.


Miami Beach Passport Office: U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL Location Overview

U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Miami Beach, FL you can go here for passport help. U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL is a Postal 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 3 other passport acceptance agent offices located in Miami Beach. U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL is located in County, Florida.

About U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL

U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL 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 U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL

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 U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

Emergency Processing - (NOT AVAILABLE at U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL): If you have proof of travel within 3 days you can request an emergency appointment at one of the regional passport offices close to Miami Beach. Also see our info about 3rd-party passport expediters.

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Miami Beach, FL

Miami Passport Agency - 2.9 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 527.2 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 582.7 Miles

Passport Services Offered at U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL 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 - U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL 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.

U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Miami-Dade County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 33139, 33239, 33119, 33109, 33140, 33132, 33131, 33159, 33137, 33128, 33136, 33130, 33129, 33127, 33141, 33149, 33125, 33138, 33135

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL?

U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL 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?

There is a regional passport office close to Miami Beach. That will be your fastest option for passport issuance. The Miami Passport Agency is only 2.9 miles away.

Does U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL charge for passports?

U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL is an acceptance agent, U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL 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 U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL? 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 U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL 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 U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL 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, U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL will not be able to assist any further.

Does U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL take passport photos?

No, you will have to get your passport photo taken before you go to U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL 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 Miami Beach.

What forms of payment does U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL 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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