4 of the 8 facilities here have a listing note that says walk-in or no appointment needed; 6 say appointments are required. Notes are copied from the State Department listing; call ahead to confirm before you go.
Cities in Miami-Dade County with their own page (not repeated below): Miami (12), Hialeah (4), Miami Beach (4).
Mix of locations: 6 city or town offices and 2 post offices.
All 8 locations
Walk-in locations are listed first, then by ZIP code. “Walk-in listed” means the State Department listing says walk-in service or no appointment required; “Appointment listed” means it says appointments are required (some list both, for example walk-in on certain days). Hours change, so call ahead.
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Walk-in listed
City of North Bay Village
1666 Kennedy Causeway, North Bay Village, FL 33141
Listing note: “WALK-IN”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Walk-in listed Appointment listed
City of West Miami
901 S.w. 62nd Avenue, West Miami, FL 33144
Listing note: “No Appointment Required - Please call 305-266-1122 for further assistance.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Walk-in listed
City of Coral Gables
4520 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Listing note: “WALK-IN APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A CHECK AND CASH TO PAY EXECUTION/PASSPORT FEES.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Walk-in listed Appointment listed
City of North Miami
776 N.e. 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161
Listing note: “No Appointment Required - Please call 305-895-9817 for further assistance.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Homestead Main Post Office
739 Washington Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030
Listing note: “Appointment Required. Please Call 305-247-1556”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
US Postal Service Key Biscayne Fl
951 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Listing note: “By Appointment Only 305-361-7884”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Village of Key Biscayne
10 Village Green Way, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Listing note: “Appointments Required call (305)365-8900”
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Appointment listed
City of Sweetwater
512 S.w. 109th Avenue, Sweetwater, FL 33174
Listing note: “Please Note: Mon Wed Fri are by by Appointment Only from 4pm-8pm Sat 8am-4pm Walk-ins Please call 305-221-0411”
Nearest passport agency (urgent travel)
Acceptance facilities in Miami-Dade County, FL send applications to the State Department; they can't print a passport. If you travel internationally within 14 days, you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. The closest to Miami-Dade County, FL:
Miami Passport Agency about 6 miles away (straight line)
1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33132
The State Department map lists both "Suite 400" and "#210" for this address; confirm the suite in your appointment confirmation.
Part of a State Department pilot that allows appointments within 21 calendar days of urgent travel (instead of 14).
Address and hours from the State Department's agency map layer (we could not read the official page). Official agency page
Charleston Passport Center about 492 miles away (straight line)
2000 Bainbridge Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Address and hours from the State Department's agency map layer (we could not read the official page). Official agency page
Distances are straight-line from the average location of the facilities on this page. Appointments are free; book through the State Department. See all passport agencies and the urgent-travel rules.
Passport fees
At an acceptance facility you pay two separate fees: the application fee goes to the U.S. Department of State (check or money order), and the $35 execution (acceptance) fee goes to the facility itself. Ask the facility which payment types it accepts.
Applying in person (DS-11)
Application fee (to State Dept) + acceptance fee (to facility)- Adult (16+) first-time, passport book (DS-11)$130to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, passport card (DS-11)$30to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, book + card (DS-11)$160to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport book (DS-11)$100to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport card (DS-11)$15to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, book + card (DS-11)$115to State Dept+$35to facility
| Optional add-ons | Fee |
|---|---|
| Expedited service | $60 |
| 1-3 day return delivery (book only) | $26.87 |
| File search | $150 |
Renewing instead? (no acceptance fee, not done at these locations)
| Renewal | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult renewal by mail, book (DS-82) | $130 |
| Adult renewal by mail, card (DS-82) | $30 |
| Adult renewal by mail, book + card (DS-82) | $160 |
Fees from the State Department fees page and fee chart (PDF), checked October 27, 2026.
What to bring
Apply in person with Form DS-11 if this is your first U.S. passport, if you are under 16, if your most recent passport was lost, stolen or damaged, if it was issued more than 15 years ago, or if it was issued when you were under 16.
- Form DS-11, printed single-sided and not signed. Sign it only when the acceptance agent tells you to.
- Original (physical, not digital) evidence of U.S. citizenship, such as a U.S. birth certificate, a full-validity undamaged U.S. passport, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, plus a photocopy.
- A physical photo ID such as a fully valid driver's license, plus a photocopy of the front and back. If your ID is from a different state than the one you apply in, bring a second photo ID.
- One passport photo that meets the photo requirements.
- The two fee payments: the application fee to the U.S. Department of State and the $35 acceptance fee to the facility.
Photocopies must be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, single-sided.
Sources: Apply for your adult passport, citizenship evidence, photo ID requirements.
Passport photo rules
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm); head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25-35 mm) from chin to top of head.
- One color photo taken in the last 6 months, on a white or off-white background.
- No filters, edits or retouching.
- No eyeglasses, sunglasses or tinted glasses, unless you include a signed doctor's note for a medical reason.
- No hats or head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons (signed statement) or medical reasons (signed doctor's statement).
- No uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage; remove anything covering your face unless for documented religious or medical reasons.
- Face the camera with a neutral expression (a closed-mouth smile is fine), both eyes open and visible.
Source: State Department photo requirements.
How long it takes
| Routine | 4 to 6 weeks |
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| Expedited (+$60) | 2 to 3 weeks |
Processing times do not include mailing time, which can add up to 2 weeks each way.
Traveling soon? If you travel internationally within 14 days (or need a foreign visa within 28 days), you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. Acceptance facilities like the ones below cannot issue passports on the spot.
Source: State Department processing times (page updated October 5, 2026).
Tools
Passport fee calculator
What you'll pay, split between the State Department and the facility.
Renew by mail or online, or apply in person?
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Traveling within 14 days?
All passport agencies, addresses and appointment rules.
Passport photo requirements
FAQ
Can I get a passport without an appointment in Miami-Dade County, FL?
The State Department database lists 4 of the 8 acceptance facilities in Miami-Dade County, FL as walk-in or no appointment required. Walk-in hours are set by each location, so call the number listed before you go.
How much does a first-time adult passport cost?
For an adult passport book applied for in person, the application fee is $130 paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the facility. Expedited service adds $60.
Can I renew my passport at these locations?
No. Acceptance facilities handle new applications on Form DS-11. Most adults can renew by mail (DS-82) or online.
How long does a passport take right now?
The State Department lists routine processing at 4 to 6 weeks and expedited at 2 to 3 weeks, not counting mailing time.
Where is the nearest passport agency to Miami-Dade County, FL?
The closest is the Miami Passport Agency at 1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33132, about 6 miles away in a straight line. It serves only customers with urgent travel (within 21 days) by appointment, which is free to book through the State Department.
Facility data: U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility API (cadataapi.state.gov), pulled October 27, 2026. Names and notes are shown as published, including typos. Spotted an error? Tell us.