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Sweetwater, Florida Passport Office Information


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

City of Sweetwater
500 SW 109th Ave
Sweetwater FL, 33174

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

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 Sweetwater Florida

Showing the single passport office in Sweetwater:

City of Sweetwater

500 SW 109th Ave
Sweetwater, FL 33174

 

Other passport offices near Sweetwater Florida

City of West Miami - West Miami - 3.3 Miles
U.S. Postal Service, Father Felix Varela Branch - Miami - 3.8 Miles
Town and Country Postal Store - Miami - 4.6 Miles
City Of South Miami, Central Services Division - South Miami - 4.9 Miles
U.S. Postal Service, South Miami Branch - Miami - 4.9 Miles
City of Coral Gables - Coral Gables - 5.1 Miles
U.S. Postal Service, Coral Gables - Coral Gables - 5.3 Miles
U.S. Postal Service, Snapper Creek Branch - Miami - 5.5 Miles
Hialeah Main Post Office - Hialeah - 5.6 Miles
U.S. Postal Service, Promenade Branch - Hialeah - 5.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Sweetwater

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 - 9.2 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 523.6 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 572.8 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 805.6 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 831.6 Miles



Sweetwater, Florida Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Sweetwater

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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater

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

Fountainebleau Florida, Sweetwater Florida, University Park Florida, Westchester Florida, Westwood Lake Florida, Tamiami Florida, West Miami Florida, Doral Florida, Kendale Lakes Florida, South Miami Florida, Medley Florida, Miami Springs Florida, Coral Gables Florida, Kendall Florida, Coconut Grove Florida, Pinecrest Florida, Hialeah Gardens Florida, Little Havana Florida, Hialeah Florida, The Hammocks Florida

Passport Expediting in Sweetwater, Florida

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Sweetwater. 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 Sweetwater, Florida

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Sweetwater simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater?

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater.
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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater?

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 Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater residents, there is a regional passport facility only 9.2 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 Sweetwater?

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 Sweetwater

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 Sweetwater.

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

CVS #3315 - Miami - (0.2 mi)
Photo Center
9720 Southwest 8th Street
Miami FL 33174
(305) 221-0353
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #10701 - Miami - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
10044 West Flagler St
Miami FL 33174
(786) 353-0088
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #3649 - Miami - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
1549 Southwest 107th Avenue
Miami FL 33174
(305) 220-0147
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - SW 107th Ave - (0.7 mi)
Publix Plaza, Across Fiu
1421 SW 107th Ave
Miami FL 33174
(305) 225-1570
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #8369 - Miami - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
10761 West Flagler Street
Miami FL 33174
(305) 223-3405
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11938 - Miami - (0.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of 107Th & Flagler
10700 W Flagler St
Miami FL 33174
(305) 424-1140
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5625 - Miami - (0.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of S W 107Th Ave & S W 16Th St
1601 Sw 107Th Ave
Miami FL 33165
(305) 554-1706
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Miami Supercenter - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
9191 W. Flagler St
Miami FL 33174
786-801-5712
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #3302 - Miami - (0.9 mi)
Coral Way & 97Th Avenue
9701 Sw 24Th St
Miami FL 33165
(305) 221-5355
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #10721 - Miami - (1 mi)
Photo Center
9686 Sw 24 St
Miami FL 33165
(305) 424-9026
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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