Passport Acceptance Facilities in Broward County
Broward County encompasses Fort Lauderdale and is Florida's second most populous county. The Broward County Clerk of Courts at 201 SE 6th St requires appointments for passport services. Given the county's proximity to Miami and its own international airport, passport demand is consistently high.
The Broward Clerk of Courts office is appointment-only with no walk-in flexibility during peak season. Book online through the Broward Clerk website. Photo services are available on-site at $15.
Broward County Clerk of Courts
No — appointment required
Yes — on-site $15
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm
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USPS Fort Lauderdale Main
Limited — call ahead
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm
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What to Bring to Your Broward County Appointment
Broward's library system had a significant presence in the passport acceptance network before February 2026. Residents near Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, or Coral Springs should check the county finder for the nearest USPS location with walk-in availability if the Broward Clerk appointment schedule is full.
- Completed DS-11 form (printed, filled out, NOT signed)Download free at travel.state.gov. Sign only when the agent instructs you at the appointment.
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyMust be issued by a state or county vital records office with raised seal. Hospital birth certificates are NOT accepted.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front-and-back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, taken within last 6 monthsYes — on-site $15 on-site at the clerk. Available at the USPS location for $18. Also at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Photo near Fort Lauderdale.
- Check or money order: broward-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: broward-county00. Add Broward0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for Broward5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in Broward County
Walk-in availability at the Broward County Clerk of Courts: No — appointment required. For USPS in Broward County: Limited — call ahead. Walk-in policies change seasonally and day-to-day. Always call the specific location on the morning you intend to visit and ask whether walk-ins are being accepted that day and whether the passport specialist is available. See our walk-in guide for full strategy.
Peak season (March through June) sees the most appointment demand in Broward County. If you're applying during this window, book as early as possible — or consider expanding your search to neighboring counties if local slots are full.
Passport Photos in Broward County
On-site passport photo services at Broward County Clerk of Courts: Yes — on-site $15. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Fort Lauderdale: CVS Pharmacy (broward-county6.99), Walgreens (broward-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.44), FedEx Office (broward-county4.99). Photos must be 2×2 inches, white/off-white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months, and printed on photo paper. See our complete photo guide.
Frequently Asked Questions — Broward County
Broward County Clerk of Courts: Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm. Hours can change for holidays and staff schedules — always confirm directly with the facility before visiting. Call the facility or check their official website for the most current hours.
Yes — both the county clerk and USPS acceptance facilities in Broward County handle child passport applications. For children under 16, both parents (or one parent with a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent) must either attend or provide consent. The child must be physically present. See our child passport guide and DS-3053 guide for full details.
If you're traveling within 14 weeks, pay for expedited processing (+Broward County Clerk of Courts0) when you submit at any local acceptance facility. If you're traveling within 6 weeks, you qualify for an appointment at the nearest regional passport agency — which can process applications same-day or next-day. See our expedited passport guide for the full regional agency list and booking instructions.
As of February 2026, all library passport acceptance locations in Florida were removed from the State Department's acceptance facility program. The two options above — the Broward County Clerk of Courts and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in Broward County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.