Passports

Prepare for Your Appointment

Routine processing takes 8-11 weeks,
Expedited processing takes 5-7 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-4:30pm
Friday
1:00pm-3:30pm

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 8‑11 weeks,
Expedited processing takes 5-7 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.