On June 1, 2009 the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the Proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security. This includes travel to and from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean region, which includes 17 nations.
To complete your passport application you must use black ink and submit the following:
1. PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP
A) BIRTH CERTIFICATE
An acceptable birth certificate must contain the following:
Name of the child (including given name)
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Date the certificate was filed in the registrar's office (Should be within one year from date of birth)
Signature of registrar and authorized seal of office (Seal may be either raised, embossed, impressed or multicolor)
CAUTION: Documents called "Notification of Birth Registration" or "Birth Announcements" are not acceptable evidence for passport purposes. These documents are not birth certificates but are merely notifications that a birth certificate should be on file.
If a birth certificate cannot be found, you MUST have an affidavit from the Custodian of Records in the county or state of your birth stating that a birth certificate is not on record. In addition, at least three (3) documents MUST BE submitted to substantiate the date and place of your birth.
Some Examples are:
Certified copy of school record
Old family Bible
Baptismal record
Old insurance policy
Affidavit of physician, midwife, or person older than the applicant who has definite knowledge of the birth
Copy of Federal Census Record
Social Security application or any other convincing evidence
The Miami Passport Agency makes all final decisions regarding the passport applications and/or documentation presented.
B) NATURALIZATION RECORD
If you are a naturalized citizen, you will need to furnish original naturalization records which will be returned to you by the Miami Passport Agency.
C)EXPIRED PASSPORT
2.PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION - A copy of a current driver's license, state ID or military ID card will be necessary. If your current driver's license has been renewed, a copy of the back will be necessary. Social Security and Medicare cards will not be accepted.
The Clerk's office can make a copy of your current driver's license, state ID or military ID card for a fee of $1.06
3.EXECUTING AN APPLICATION FOR A MINOR (UNDER 16). ALL MINORS MUST APPEAR IN PERSON. Both parents or quardians signatures are required on a passport application for a child under the age of 16. To execute the application both parents or legal quardians must:
A. submit evidence of the child's U.S. citizenship;
B. submit evidence that they are the parents or guardians;
C. show valid personal identification.
4. PASSPORT PHOTOS - Applicant must submit two identical passport photos (2" X 2"), Photos must have a white background.
Passport photos are available at the Clerk's Office for $10.60.
5. FEES.
Applicants sixteen (16) years or older, submit a check or money order for $110.00 made payable to U.S. Department of State. Parents or legal guardian must accompany minor applicant and show proper identification or legal authority to execute the application. We are unable to accept credit cards for the payment of the fees due to the U.S. Department of State.
Applicants under sixteen (16) years, submit a check or money order for $80.00 made payable to U.S. Department of State. Parents or legal guardian must accompany minor applicant and show proper identification or legal authority to execute the application. We are unable to accept credit cards for the payment of the fees due to the U.S. Department of State.
6. U.S. PASSPORT CARD - The Passport card may only be used for land and sea travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.Not to be used for travel by air.
Applicants sixteen (16) years or older, submit a check or money order for $30.00 made payable to U.S. Department of State. Parents or legal guardian must accompany minor applicant and show proper identification or legal authority to execute the application.
Applicants under sixteen (16) years, submit a check or money order for $15.00 made payable to U.S. Department of State. Parents or legal guardian must accompany minor applicant and show proper identification or legal authority to execute the application.
The Passport Book and Passport Card may be applied for at the same time using the same application form.
Currently there is no EXPEDITE service available for the Passport Card.
IN ADDITION, each applicant must submit cash, check, credit card, or money order for $25.00 made payable to:
Betty Strifler, Clerk of the Circuit Court.
This must be a separate payment.
ATTENTION:Allow six to eight weeks for passport processing, depending on the season. "Express Mail" through your postal service is available for those needing their passports in a rush situation. For those who need the EXPEDITED SERVICE (a guaranteed three week turnaround ONCE the Passport Agency receives the application) a surcharge of $60.00 per passport will be assessed. If you would like your passport returned to you by overnight delivery there is an additional $14.96 fee per passport. Advise the Deputy Clerk if this service is needed.
FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENT BROCHURES are available from the Clerk's office. This information is subject to change, and travelers should contact the consular officials of the countries to be visited well in advance of their departure. A passport must be obtained before the government of a foreign country will issue a visa. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain his or her own visa.
EXPIRATION OF PASSPORTS for adults or minors age 16 and up is 10 years from the date of issuance. Children's passports are valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.
NOTE:We are only agents for the Miami Passport Agency. The Agency makes all final decisions regarding the passport applications and/or documentation. For on-line applications and up to date information on passports see "Related Link" at the top right of this page. If you should have any questions or problems concerning your passport, please contact the MIAMI PASSPORT AGENCY at the following address and telephone number:
Miami Passport Agency Federal Office Building 3rd Floor 51 SW First Avenue Miami, FL 33130
