A passport is an internationally recognized travel document attesting to the identity and nationality of the bearer.  In essence, it is a request on the part of the issuing government that officials of foreign governments permit the bearer to travel or sojourn in their territories and to afford them all lawful aid and protection.

To apply for a new passport you must personally come into any one of our three offices.

You will need a photo identification, preferably a valid drivers license or government identification card.

You must be an American citizen and have evidence of citizenship with you.  The evidence of citizenship consists of a certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the city, county, or state health department where you were born. It must bear the seal of the issuing office, the signature of the registrar and the date the record was filed.  A hospital birth registration is not acceptable.  If you are a naturalized citizen, you must provide your original naturalization papers.  A previously issued passport is acceptable as evidence of American citizenship in lieu of a birth certificate or naturalization papers. These documents will accompany your passport application to Passport Services and will be returned to you with your passport.  If you do not have a birth record please contact the Clerk's Passport Division for further information.

Two identical passport style photographs that were taken within the last six months must be submitted with the application.  The photographs may be in black and white or color.  The photographs must provide a clear likeness of the applicant and be two inches by two inches in overall size.  The photographs are to be a frontal view of the applicant without dark glasses or a hat.  The background should be white or off-white.  Photos made by an automatic booth type camera are not acceptable.

Applicants have the option to apply for a Passport Book, a Passport Card or both.  The Passport Card may ONLY be used for land and sea travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.

The application fee for a Passport BOOK is $110 for adults 16 and over, $80 for minors under 16 and is payable to US Department of State with a check or money order.  The application fee for a Passport CARD is $30 for adults 16 and over, $15 for minors under 16.

There is one processing fee of $25 charged for a passport book, passport card, or both. It may be paid with cash, check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Court.

New passports are valid for 10 years from the date of issue for adults and five years from the issue date for minors. 

Miami Passport Agency

The Miami Passport Services Agency is located in the Claude Pepper Federal Office Building at:

          Omni Center
                    1501 Biscayne Blvd Ste 210
                    Miami, Florida 33132

Questions regarding Passports should be directed to the Clerk of the Circuit Court  (941) 637-2240 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 p.m.