Passports
Important Passport Information
Visit travel.state.gov for the latest information about U.S. passport requirements and processing times before coming in.
Visit our Contact page for parking and location information.
How can The SPOT help you?
The SPOT has been designated a Passport Acceptance Facility by the U.S. Department of State. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the community are able to apply for a passport directly through our office.
Passport forms need to be completed online at http://www.travel.state.gov and then brought to The SPOT for processing*.
You can renew your adult passport online if you qualify. Please visit mytravel.state.gov for more information and to apply online.
*If you do not have access to a printer, you can print your completed form at The Spot. You will need to save it to a flash drive or email it to your self to print in store.
Photos
The SPOT can provide photo services for your passport, visa, and other application needs. Photos are $15.96 plus sales tax.
Hours of Operation for Passports:
Monday – Thursday: 9 AM to 4 PM.
Friday 9 AM to 3:30 PM.
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Note: We are Walk-ins Only. A high volume of applicants may limit afternoon availability and we will turn away applicants. The SPOT recommends arriving at least an hour before the afternoon cut-off time.
Required Documents for New Applicants
- Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport completed either printed or in black ink (only available online at travel.state.gov)
- Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (ex. original or certified copy birth certificate, original naturalization certificate, previous passport)
- Government Issued Photo Identification (ex. valid U.S. Driver’s License, Military I.D.) A second form of I.D. may be required for non-Florida licenses.
- Check or money order for application fees. A separate execution fee will be paid in-store and can be paid by cash or card. Visit travel.state.gov for current pricing and options.
- One Passport Photo (available at The SPOT)
Please note that these documents are required for a first-time applicant who is not a minor applying for a U.S. passport in-person. For current details about requirements for applicants in other situations (ie: minors, for passport renewals), please visit http://www.travel.state.gov.
To be seen by an Agent or be added to our wait list, all parties must be present with all the required documents and payments.
The Spot cannot track the status of any Passport applications. Use the Online Passport Status System to check your application status. You may not be able to get a status update for 4 weeks after you apply or renew.
Adult Passport Renewals
You can renew your adult passport online if you qualify. Please visit mytravel.state.gov for more information and to apply online.
If you do not qualify for online renewal, you can renew your passport by mail if you meet certain requirements. If requirements are met, a visit to The SPOT IS NOT necessary and can be done at any USPS Location. Visit travel.state.gov for mailing instructions.
If you do not meet the renewal criteria, you must apply for a new passport in person.
Passports for Minors (Under 16 years of age)
All Minor applicants, including renewals, must apply in person.
Both parents or guardians should appear with the child. If both parents/guardians cannot be present, see the parental consent section for additional document requirements.