📍 FLORIDA
Fort Walton Beach Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Fort Walton Beach
The Fort Walton Beach Post Office on Walter Martin Road NE is a federally authorized passport acceptance facility, well positioned for residents in the northern and central parts of the city.
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| Passport appointments | By appointment only — schedule at tools.usps.com/rcas/ or call 850-796-3194 |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Fort Walton Beach Post Office on Walter Martin Road NE is a federally authorized passport acceptance facility, well positioned for residents in the northern and central parts of the city. USPS retail associates here are trained to process DS-11 applications for new passports and replacement documents when an in-person visit is required.
Passport acceptance at this location is by appointment only, scheduled through the USPS online Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler at tools.usps.com. Booking an appointment ensures a dedicated window with an agent and avoids waiting behind regular postal counter traffic. Bring a completed and unsigned DS-11 form, your original proof-of-citizenship document (birth certificate or naturalization certificate), a valid photo ID, two identical passport photos, and the applicable State Department fee by check or money order.
The post office sits in an easy-to-reach part of Fort Walton Beach with ample parking. Applicants traveling from Niceville or Destin may also find this location convenient given its location along the US-98 corridor.
💡 Good to know
Do not sign your DS-11 form before arriving — the acceptance agent must witness your signature in person. For an overview of all acceptance locations in the area, see the Fort Walton Beach passport offices page. Travelers needing a passport within two weeks of departure should contact the New Orleans Passport Center at (877) 487-2778 for an urgent appointment; that agency serves the Florida Panhandle region. More guidance on expedited options is on our Florida statewide passport guide.