Passport Acceptance Offices in Hollywood, Florida

Hollywood sits at the midpoint of Florida's Gold Coast, tucked between Fort Lauderdale to the north and Miami to the south in the heart of Broward County. For residents applying for a U.S. passport, the city offers two distinct acceptance options that cater to different preferences and schedules. The Hollywood Main Post Office on Polk Street suits applicants who want a one-stop experience — photos and paperwork completed in the same visit — while the Broward County Clerk of Court's South Regional Courthouse on Hollywood Boulevard appeals to those who prefer a county government setting with walk-in access and courthouse parking.

When timing matters most, Hollywood's geography is a genuine advantage. The Miami Passport Agency at 1501 Biscayne Boulevard is only about 20 miles south, typically a 25-minute drive via I-95 in off-peak traffic. That proximity means Hollywood residents facing an imminent departure — within 14 calendar days — have a practical path to an expedited appointment without a long regional commute. The agency operates by appointment only and handles urgent and life-or-death emergency cases as a federal facility; for routine applications, both local acceptance offices listed on this Hollywood passport page remain the right starting point.

Broward County's population density keeps appointment windows at the post office competitive during peak travel season (roughly January through June), so early booking through the USPS scheduler is strongly recommended. The courthouse clerk's walk-in model provides a useful fallback if post office slots are full weeks out. Either way, bring a certified birth certificate or naturalization certificate, a valid photo ID, two passport photos, and the current State Department fee — preparation is the biggest factor in a smooth application day.

Hollywood's international feel — shaped by decades of Caribbean and South American immigration — means many applicants are adding pages to existing passports, applying for children born abroad, or renewing documents that saw heavy use. Both facilities listed here handle all of these cases. Browse the complete Florida passport office directory if you need a location closer to your workplace or prefer a different part of the county.

Hollywood's USPS location offers passport photos on site; the Broward County Clerk courthouse location does not — bring photos if heading to the clerk. For departures within 14 days, skip the acceptance offices and call the Miami Passport Agency directly for an urgent appointment. Processing at the acceptance offices follows standard State Department timelines, which vary seasonally. See all Florida passport offices if you need alternatives across Broward or Miami-Dade County.