Prepare for Your Appointment

Required Documents

Passport Fees

​Routine processing takes 11-13 weeks,
Expedited processing takes 7-9 weeks,

Urgent Travel Plans?
​If you are traveling within 14 days or less,
Please call the National Passport Information Center (NPIC)
​ ​at 1‑877‑487‑2778.

* Click on PASSPORT When Booking Appt. 

​*Schedule an appointment 
​Walk In's Available Based on Cancellations 
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
​ 10:00am-1:00pm & 2:00-5:00pm
Wednesday & Friday
11:00am-1:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm

What to Bring To Your Appointment 

 Proof of U.S. Citizenship (any one document,
​     must be original)

• Certified birth certificate
•  Naturalization certificate (applicants 15 or under must include a certified birth certificate)
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
• Previously issued, undamaged U.S. Passport
• Certificate of Citizenship (applicants 15 or under must include a certified birth certificate)
   o  Proof of Identification (any one document, must be original)
  
•  U.S. Driver’s License or U.S. Identification Card (if out‑of‑state ID, additional       Identification required) Current Military ID
• Current Government ID (city, state, or federal)
• Previously issued, undamaged U.S. Passport
• Naturalization Certificate

        What Does The Application Process Entail?
o New passport applicants must complete form DS‑11: Application for a U.S.  Passport .

• Forms can be obtained from the U.S. Department of State website  or at the NMB Library.
• Different forms are required  for lost or stolen passports, name changes, renewals, etc.
• For passport renewals , follow the instructions outlined on the DS‑82: U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals .
• Applications must be completed in black ink.
• Applications should not be signed until instructed by a passport agent.
• All passport applicants must be present.
• Applicants 15 and younger will need both parents present.
• For additional information, visit the U.S. Department of State: Children Under 16 web page

Photo Requirement 

The NMB Library does NOT offer photo service. One official passport photo taken within the past six months is required. For additional photo requirements, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.​

​What About Payment?
 Two separate payments are required.

• U.S. Department of State: The U.S. Department of State accepts only checks or money orders. Checks must be made payable to the U.S. Department of State. For applicable fees, view the U.S. Department of State Fee Calculator .
• NMB Library: Customers must pay  a $35 non‑refundable execution fee per application to the CITY of NORTH MIAMI BEACH. The NMB Library accepts cash, cashier checks, or money orders. Cashier checks or money orders must be made payable to the City of North Miami Beach.

 When Will I  Receive My Passport?
 NMB Library offers two processing options.

• Routine processing takes 11-13 weeks,
  
• Expedited processing takes 7-9 weeks,
  

Visit the U.S. Department of State website for up‑to‑date information .

How Can I Check The Status Of My Passport?
Contact the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) Visit the NPIC website or
Call 1‑877‑487‑2778.

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