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Surfside, Florida Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Surfside, FL: Passport Offices & Application Process

U.S. Postal Service, Surfside Branch
250 95th St
Surfside FL, 33154

In Surfside, 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 Surfside 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 Surfside, 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 Surfside, Florida and Expedited Passport service options for Surfside.

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 Surfside Florida

Showing the single passport office in Surfside:

U.S. Postal Service, Surfside Branch

250 95th St
Surfside, FL 33154

 

Other passport offices near Surfside Florida

Normandy Post Office - Miami Beach - 1.6 Miles
U.S. Postal Service, North Miami Branch - Miami - 2.2 Miles
City of North Bay Village - North Bay Village - 2.3 Miles
City of North Miami - North Miami - 2.9 Miles
Little River Post Office - Miami - 4 Miles
Oceanview Post Office - Miami Beach - 4.1 Miles
City of Miami Beach - Miami Beach - 5.4 Miles
U.S. Postal Service, Norland Branch - Miami Gardens - 5.6 Miles
Hallandale Post Office - Hallandale - 5.9 Miles
U.S. Postal Service, Miami Beach, FL - Miami Beach - 5.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Surfside

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 - 6.4 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 521.9 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 580.3 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 796.3 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 840.7 Miles



Surfside, Florida Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Surfside 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 Surfside 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 Surfside will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Surfside, there is one less than 100 miles from Surfside.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Surfside

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 Surfside 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 Surfside 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 Surfside

Residents of the following cities that are close to Surfside can consider using the passport office services in Surfside for their passport application sealing needs.

Bay Harbor Islands Florida, Bal Harbour Florida, North Bay Village Florida, North Miami Florida, North Miami Beach Florida, Miami Shores Florida, El Portal Florida, Sunny Isles Beach Florida, Aventura Florida, Golden Beach Florida, Miami Beach Florida, Norland Florida, Hallandale Beach Florida, Lake Forest Florida, Opa-locka Florida, Pembroke Park Florida, Port of Miami Florida, Andover Florida, Carol City Florida, Miami Gardens Florida

Passport Expediting in Surfside, Florida

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Surfside. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Surfside, Florida

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Surfside simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Surfside contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Surfside?

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Surfside, 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 Surfside.
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 Surfside to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Surfside?

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 Surfside, 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 Surfside residents, there is a regional passport facility only 6.4 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.

How much does a passport cost in Surfside?

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 Surfside

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 Surfside.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

UPS Store - Surfside - (0.3 mi)
Photo Center
9429 Harding Ave
Surfside FL 33154
(305) 763-8055
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #4182 - Surfside - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
9578 Harding Avenue
Surfside FL 33154
(305) 865-3298
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5198 - Miami Beach - (1.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Collins & 74Th
7340 Collins Ave
Miami Beach FL 33141
(305) 864-5487
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3706 - Miami Beach - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
7400 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33141
(305) 865-8690
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #10709 - Miami - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
631 71 St
Miami FL 33141
(786) 259-0496
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #748 - North Miami - (1.8 mi)
Biscayne & 125Th Street
12295 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami FL 33181
(305) 893-6860
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #1532 - Miami Beach - (1.9 mi)
Collins & 67Th Street
6700 Collins Ave
Miami Beach FL 33141
(305) 861-6742
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #10723 - Miami - (2 mi)
Photo Center
13250 N. Biscayne Blvd
Miami FL 33181
(305) 974-1186
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11657 - Miami Beach - (2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Biarritz & Normandy
2000 Normandy Dr
Miami Beach FL 33141
(305) 503-1003
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Miami Beach - (2 mi)
Old Blockbuster Plaza At 65th And Collins
6538 Collins Ave
Miami Beach FL 33141
(305) 866-5500
Price: Cost varies by location


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