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by Christopher Michael 
The state of Florida does not regulate your passport or its renewal. The federal government's executive branch is responsible for enforcing immigration policy. Most South Floridians will be able renew their passport through the mail with the U.S. Department of State. If you need to renew a passport that was issued more than 15 years ago, you were younger than 16 when you received you passport, or you are trying to renew a lost, stolen or damaged passport, then you must apply in person at a sanctioned passport acceptance facility.

Through the Mail

Most Floridians can renew through the mail. Form DS-82: Application for a U.S. Passport by Mail is available for free at your local post office, city clerk's office and on the Department of State's website (see Resources). Get two passport photos taken at your local post office, pharmacy or photo center for a fee. Make a check or money order payable to The Department of State. At the time of publication the fee is $110 for a passport. Mail to the Philadelphia address provided using a traceable delivery method and a large envelope; do not fold the application.

The Post Office

Some post offices are passport acceptance facilities. Use the Passport Acceptance Facility Search page (see Resources) to locate a sanctioned post office by typing in your zip and clicking "Search." Bring passport photos, government issued photo I.D., proof of citizenship and a form of payment to the facility during business hours. Fill out Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport and wait to see a representative. Provide your application package. At the time of publication first-time applicants pay a total processing fee of $135. The facility accepts checks, money orders, credit and debit cards; no cash.

City Clerk's Office

The U.S. Department of State sanctions the city clerks offices of South Florida to be passport acceptance facilities. Most city clerk's offices are found in city hall. The city provides those who need to renew in person the proper paperwork and passport photo services. Bring your proof of citizenship and enough money to pay the applicable fee during operating hours. At the time of publication the fees are $110 for renewal or $135 for reapplication as a first time applicant. Your city clerk's office may not accept cash. Call ahead for payment details.

Expedited Renewal

The department runs an office in Miami for same-day renewal at 1501 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 210 . Make an appointment by calling a 24-hour automated system at 1-877-487-2778. This office does not serve everyone. You must prove that you need your passport renewed in less than two weeks for travel or less than four weeks to obtain a foreign visa. Arrive for your appointment, submit your paperwork and wait there until your passport is ready. At the time of publication the expedited renewal cost $170. Do not bring cash. The office accepts money orders, checks, credit or debit cards.





