Passport Acceptance Facilities in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County is the most populous county in Florida and one of the busiest passport processing jurisdictions in the Southeast. The Clerk of Courts at 73 W Flagler St downtown handles passport applications throughout the week, with photo services available on-site.
Miami-Dade was significantly impacted by the February 2026 library closures — Miami-Dade Public Library System had been one of the most active library passport networks in the country. The Clerk of Courts and USPS locations have absorbed substantial additional demand as a result.
Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts — Downtown
Limited — early morning only
Yes — on-site $15
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
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USPS Miami Main Post Office
Yes — dedicated passport hours
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm
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What to Bring to Your Miami-Dade County Appointment
Miami-Dade passport applicants should book appointments at least 3 weeks in advance during peak season (January through June, given Miami's year-round travel demand). The Clerk of Courts also has satellite locations in Kendall, North Dade, and South Dade — check the official website for those hours.
- 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 Miami.
- Check or money order: miami-dade-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: miami-dade-county00. Add Miami-Dade0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for Miami-Dade5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in Miami-Dade County
Walk-in availability at the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts — Downtown: Limited — early morning only. For USPS in Miami-Dade County: Yes — dedicated passport hours. 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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County
On-site passport photo services at Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts — Downtown: Yes — on-site $15. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Miami: CVS Pharmacy (miami-dade-county6.99), Walgreens (miami-dade-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (73 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130.44), FedEx Office (miami-dade-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 — Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts — Downtown: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm. 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 Miami-Dade 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 (+Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts — Downtown0) 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 Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts — Downtown and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in Miami-Dade County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.