South Miami, Florida Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in South Miami, FL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In South Miami, Florida there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The South Miami passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).
In addition to the 1 passport office in South Miami, there are (264) other passport offices in Florida from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to South Miami, Florida and Expedited Passport service options for South Miami.
Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.
Passport Offices in South Miami Florida
Showing the single passport office in South Miami:
City Of South Miami, Central Services Division |
6130 Sunset Dr
South Miami, FL 33143
Other passport offices near South Miami Florida
U.S. Postal Service, South Miami Branch - Miami - 0.5 MilesU.S. Postal Service, Coral Gables - Coral Gables - 3.4 Miles
City of Coral Gables - Coral Gables - 3.4 Miles
City of West Miami - West Miami - 3.6 Miles
U.S. Postal Service, Kendall Branch - Miami - 3.7 Miles
City of Miami - Miami - 3.8 Miles
U.S. Postal Service, Snapper Creek Branch - Miami - 4.5 Miles
Town and Country Postal Store - Miami - 4.9 Miles
U.S. Postal Service, Jose Marti Station - Miami - 5.5 Miles
City of Sweetwater - Sweetwater - 5.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to South Miami
These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
Miami Passport Agency - 7.9 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 528.2 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 577.2 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 808.5 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 835.8 Miles
South Miami, Florida Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in South Miami is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in South Miami or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.
* Anyone applying for a new passport in South Miami will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to South Miami, there is one less than 100 miles from South Miami.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in South Miami
Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in South Miami or any other city in Florida or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to South Miami are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.
Passport Service for Cities Near South Miami
Residents of the following cities that are close to South Miami can consider using the passport office services in South Miami for their passport application sealing needs.
South Miami Florida, Kendall Florida, Coral Gables Florida, Pinecrest Florida, Coconut Grove Florida, Westchester Florida, West Miami Florida, Westwood Lake Florida, University Park Florida, Fountainebleau Florida, Palmetto Bay Florida, Little Havana Florida, Sweetwater Florida, Richmond Heights Florida, Kendale Lakes Florida, Tamiami Florida, Miami Springs Florida, Key Biscayne Florida, Doral Florida, Cutler Bay Florida
Passport Expediting in South Miami, Florida
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in South Miami. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in South Miami, Florida
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in South Miami simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in South Miami contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in South Miami, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Miami Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in South Miami.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in South Miami to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in South Miami, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). If you need it faster, luckily for South Miami residents, there is a regional passport facility only 7.9 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Miami Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.
List of places to get passport photos in South Miami
One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near South Miami.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #5198 - South Miami - (0.3 mi)Photo Center
6460 South Dixie Highway
South Miami FL 33143
(305) 661-0778
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Dadeland North Shopping Center - (0.5 mi)
Corner Of Us-1 And Sw 67th Avenue
6619 S Dixie Hwy
Miami FL 33143
(305) 669-8290
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #3241 - South Miami - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
5795 Sunset Drive
South Miami FL 33143
(305) 666-1085
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #5924 - Miami - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
8765 South Dixie Highway
Miami FL 33143
(305) 740-6840
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11880 - Miami - (1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 67Th & Miller
6701 Miller Dr
Miami FL 33155
(786) 364-9950
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5129 - Miami - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
7551 Southwest 88th Street
Miami FL 33156
(305) 661-7904
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Coral Gables - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
1211 Walsh Ave
Coral Gables FL 33146
(786) 392-3003
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Greenery Mall - (1.5 mi)
Greenery Mall
7742 N Kendall Dr
Kendall FL 33156
(786) 334-5930
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Coral Gables- Univ Of Miami - (1.5 mi)
Cvs Plaza Across Univ Of Miami
1172 S Dixie Hwy
Coral Gables FL 33146
(305) 667-2181
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #4059 - Coral Gables - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
1160 South Dixie Highway
Coral Gables FL 33146
(305) 663-8697
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99