Passport office in Fort Lauderdale, FL
17 places in and around Fort Lauderdale accept passport applications. Fort Lauderdale has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Miami, about 23 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Fort Lauderdale
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 17 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Fort Lauderdale. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Broward County Clerk of Court - West Regional Courthouse
3.3 mi100 North Pine Island Road,room 180, Plantation, FL 33324 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
(954) 831-2391 · Book appointment
USPS Alridge Station
3.4 mi400 NW 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(954) 527-2020 · Book appointment
USPS Fort Lauderdale Main Post Office
4.3 mi1900 W Oakland Park Blvd,ste 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 8:30am–12pm
(954) 527-2020 · Book appointment
City of Cooper City
4.9 mi9090 SW 50th Place, Cooper, FL 33328 · Map
Mon–Thu 7am–4:30pm
(954) 434-4300 · Book appointment
Broward County Clerk of Court Central
5.4 mi201 SE 6th St,room 1160, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 · Map
Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:30pm
(954) 831-2343 · Book appointment
Sunrise Branch
5.6 mi3225 N Hiatus Rd, Sunrise, FL 33345 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(954) 747-0552 · Book appointment
USPS Dania Post Office
6.9 mi21 NW 1st Ave, Dania, FL 33004 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(954) 920-3108 · Book appointment
Broward County Clerk of Court - South Regional Courthouse
7.2 mi3550 Hollywood Blvd,room 160, Hollywood, FL 33021 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
(954) 831-0350 · Book appointment
City Hall in the Mall/city of Coral Springs
8.9 mi9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm
Sat 10am–4pm
(954) 344-1828 · Book appointment
USPS Hollywood Main Post Office
8.9 mi1801 Polk St, Hollywood, FL 33022 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(954) 926-8669 · Book appointment
City of Miramar
9.7 mi2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025 · Map
Mon–Wed 7:15am–4:45pm
Thu 7:15am–3:45pm
(954) 602-3011 · Book appointment
City of Pembroke Pines
9.7 mi601 City Center Way,4th Floor, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 · Map
Mon–Thu 7:30am–5:30pm
(954) 450-1043 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 17 near Fort Lauderdale on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Miami Passport Agency. From Fort Lauderdale that is about 23 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Fort Lauderdale
Miami, FL
~23 mi from Fort Lauderdale
Atlanta, GA
~584 mi from Fort Lauderdale
New Orleans, LA
~656 mi from Fort Lauderdale
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Florida.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Fort Lauderdale?
There are 17 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Fort Lauderdale, including Broward County Clerk of Court - West Regional Courthouse and USPS Alridge Station. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Fort Lauderdale?
No. The nearest is the Miami Passport Agency in Miami, about 23 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Fort Lauderdale?
Not in Fort Lauderdale itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Miami. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.