Passport Processing Delays
If you’re planning a trip out of the country… you better plan ahead! The Miami Passport Agency, which processes passport applications throughout South Florida, is reporting delays. The agency was flooded with applications after a change in travel requirements was announced in January, making a passport necessary for all travel outside of the United States. Right now, you can expect the following turn-around time for your passport application:
Regular processing – 12 to 14 weeks
Expedited processing – 4 to 6 weeks
People traveling to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda who have applied for a passport, but haven’t received it, are in luck. From now through September 30, travelers can visit those countries with a government issued photo ID and official proof of a passport application from the Department of State. To check the status of your application or request official proof of an application, go to www.travel.state.gov or call (877) 487-2778.
The Clerk & Comptroller’s office accepts passport applications at its branch locations and submits the paperwork directly to the Passport Agency for processing. Passport photos are also taken at all branch offices and the central courthouse.