Tamarac, Florida Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Tamarac, FL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Tamarac, 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 Tamarac 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 Tamarac, 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 Tamarac, Florida and Expedited Passport service options for Tamarac.
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 Tamarac Florida
Showing the single passport office in Tamarac:
City of Tamarac |
7525 NW 88th Ave, #101
Tamarac, FL 33321
Other passport offices near Tamarac Florida
City Hall in the Mall, Coral Springs - Coral Springs - 2 MilesU.S. Postal Service, Sunrise Branch - Sunrise - 3.1 Miles
City of Coral Springs - Coral Springs - 3.7 Miles
City of Lauderdale Lakes - Lauderdale Lakes - 4.2 Miles
Office of the City Clerk, City of Coconut Creek - Coconut Creek - 5.2 Miles
City of Plantation - Plantation - 5.3 Miles
Broward County Clerk of Court--Plantation - Plantation - 5.4 Miles
City of Parkland - Parkland - 6 Miles
Fort Lauderdale Main Post Office - Fort Lauderdale - 6.2 Miles
U.S. Postal Service, Alridge Station - Fort Lauderdale - 8.3 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Tamarac
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 - 25.7 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 500.7 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 564.7 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 778.2 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 827.1 Miles
Tamarac, Florida Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Tamarac 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 Tamarac 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 Tamarac will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Tamarac, there is one less than 100 miles from Tamarac.
* 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 Tamarac
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 Tamarac 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 Tamarac 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 Tamarac
Residents of the following cities that are close to Tamarac can consider using the passport office services in Tamarac for their passport application sealing needs.
Tamarac Florida, North Lauderdale Florida, Coral Springs Florida, Margate Florida, Lauderdale Lakes Florida, Plantation Florida, Coconut Creek Florida, Rock Island Florida, Whispering Pines Addition Mobile Home Park Florida, Wilton Manors Florida, Oakland Park Florida, Pompano Beach Florida, Leisureville Florida, Davie Florida, Cooper City Florida, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Florida, Sunrise Florida, Weston Florida, Southwest Ranches Florida, Boca Del Mar Florida
Passport Expediting in Tamarac, Florida
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Tamarac. 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 Tamarac, Florida
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Tamarac simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Tamarac contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Tamarac.
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 Tamarac 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 Tamarac, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Miami Passport Agency, it's not too far from Tamarac and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
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 Tamarac
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 Tamarac.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #4484 - Tamarac - (0.3 mi)Southeast Corner Pine Island & Mcnab
8790 W Mcnab Rd
Tamarac FL 33321
(954) 726-6008
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5929 - Tamarac - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
10004 Mcnab Road
Tamarac FL 33321
(954) 718-5095
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #5919 - Tamarac - (1 mi)
Photo Center
6900 North University Drive
Tamarac FL 33321
(954) 724-1808
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Tamarac - (1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of McNab Rd And University Dr
7154 N University Dr
Tamarac FL 33321
(954) 722-9404
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6352 - Tamarac - (1.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Pine Island Rd & Commercial Blvd
8801 W Commercial Blvd
Tamarac FL 33351
(954) 721-6322
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5796 - Tamarac - (1.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of University Dr & 82Nd St
8199 N University Dr
Tamarac FL 33321
(954) 722-1734
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #3273 - Lauderhill - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
5555 North University Drive
Lauderhill FL 33351
(954) 742-2506
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #4808 - Coral Springs - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
11375 West Atlantic Boulevard, Corner Of Coral Ridge Drive
Coral Springs FL 33071
(954) 341-7636
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #2804 - Coral Springs - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
645 University Drive
Coral Springs FL 33071
(954) 575-7803
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #2805 - Lauderhill - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
6980 West Commercial Boulevard
Lauderhill FL 33319
(954) 741-3469
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99