Important Due to Covid-19, processing times for passports are taking longer than normal for both standard and expedited services.

Places to Apply for a Passport in Fort Lauderdale, FL

There are only a few Fort Lauderdale passport offices where American citizens can submit application form DS-11 and supporting documents. These facilities, along with a few in nearby cities, are listed below. After the application is signed and placed in a sealed envelope along with the supporting documents, you need to mail it to the processing center. Be aware that most acceptance facilities require an appointment so be sure to call or schedule an appointment online before going.

It is not necessary to appear for other passport services such as renewals, name change, and corrections. Requests for these services can by made by mail.

You can expect to get your passport in approximately 8 to 11 weeks if there are no errors on the form and the supporting documents are acceptable. Otherwise, you will probably face delays. Those who need to get their passports faster, can request expedited service. This process can take up to 7 weeks. Individuals who need to get their travel document in 2 weeks or less can set up an appointment at the Miami Passport Agency. If there is no opening prior to your departure date or visiting the agency is not possible, a registered expediter can get passports in 24 to 48 hours.

For a list of acceptance facilities in cities other than Fort Lauderdale, visit the Florida passport office page.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Mailing delays are impacting passport processing. The Department of State's processing times begin when applications are received at a passport agency or center and not when you mail them or apply at a local acceptance facility. Standard service may take between 7 and 10 weeks. This timeframe does not include delivery time. Mailing times vary across the country.

Expedited service takes from 4 to 6 weeks exluding mailing times on the front and back end. Mailing delays may be significant so requesting 1-2-day mailing may greatly help.

Regional passport agencies are offering two types of appointments: Life-of-Death Emergency Service and Urgent Travel Service.

Life-or-death emergencies are serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family (parent, legal guardian, child, spouse, sibling, and grandparent) that require you to travel outside the United States within 3 business days.

If you need to travel due to a qualified life-or-death emergency, please call the National Passport Information Center for an appointment:

Mondays through Fridays 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. ET, call 1-877-487-2778 (TDD/TTY:1-888-874-7793) Outside of these hours, call 202-647-4000.

For Urgent Travel Service, you need to call 14 days before your scheduled international travel or 28 days if you also need to secure a foreign visa.

If you need to travel urgently for reasons other than a life-or-death emergency, please call the NPIC at 1-877-487-2778 Mondays through Fridays 8 A.M. to 10 P.M. ET.

Facility Name	Street Address	City	State	ZIP	Phone
BROWARD COUNTY CLERK OF COURT - CENTRAL COURTHOUSE	201 SE 6TH ST	FORT LAUDERDALE	FL	33301	9548312343
USPS ALRIDGE STATION	400 NW 7TH AVE	FORT LAUDERDALE	FL	33311	9545230327
USPS EVERGLADES BRANCH	6759 SW 196TH AVE	FORT LAUDERDALE	FL	33332	9544340185
USPS FORT LAUDERDALE MAIN POST OFFICE	1900 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD	FORT LAUDERDALE	FL	33310	9545273245
USPS DANIA POST OFFICE	21 NW 1ST AVE	DANIA	FL	33004	9549203108
BROWARD COUNTY CLERK OF COURT - SOUTH REGIONAL COURTHOUSE	3550 HOLLYWOOD BLVD	HOLLYWOOD	FL	33021	9548310320
USPS HOLLYWOOD MAIN POST OFFICE	1801 POLK ST	HOLLYWOOD	FL	33022	9549268669
CITY OF COOPER CITY	9090 SW 50TH PLACE	COOPER CITY	FL	33328	9544344300
USPS HALLANDALE MAIN POST OFFICE	500 S FEDERAL HWY	HALLANDALE BEACH	FL	33009	9544559733