The Florida State University International Programs office has been officially designated as a Passport Acceptance Facility by the U.S. Department of State. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the community are now able to apply for a U.S. passport and/or passport card directly through our office.

As a Passport Acceptance Facility, we are authorized to receive your completed application for a U.S. passport and submit the application along with all necessary documentation to Passport Services.  Passport Services will then determine eligibility for a U.S. Passport.  It is important to note that only the U.S. Department of State can make the final decision to issue a passport to an individual.

As part of our services, we are happy to provide the necessary forms required to apply for a U.S. passport, as well as other passport-related forms.  We are also authorized to accept applications for the new U.S. passport card.  Finally, we also offer on-site passport photo service.

Printer-friendly passport checklists are provided below for your convenience.
Download the Passport Checklist for Adults (16 years of age or older) [PDF, 336K]
Download the Passport Checklist for Minors (under 16 years of age) [PDF, 344K]

PASSPORT BOOK FEES:

The fees listed below are for an adult (aged 16 or above) applying for a U.S. passport book.

ROUTINE SERVICE – (Delivery in 4-6 weeks)

The fees listed below are for a minor (aged 16 or under) applying for a U.S. passport book.

EXPEDITED SERVICE - (Delivery in 2-3 weeks)

The fees listed below are for an adult (aged 16 or above) applying for a U.S. passport book.

The fees listed below are for a minor (aged 16 or under) applying for a U.S. passport book.

For fee information for minors please consult: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR A U.S. PASSPORT:

1. Fill Out Form DS-11 : Application For A U.S. Passport (available online or in our office.)
2. Submit Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (ex: certified copy of birth certificate) *See note below
3. Photo Identification (ex: valid U.S. Driver’s License, a second form of I.D. may be required for non-Florida licenses)
4. Pay the applicable fees 
5. One Passport Photo (a set of 2 photos may be obtained in our office for an additional fee of $9.99 plus sales tax) 

Please note that these documents are required for a first-time applicant applying for a U.S. passport in-person who is not a minor.  For current details about requirements for applicants in other situations (ie: minors, or request for renewal of a U.S. passport), please visit http://www.travel.state.gov/passport or call our office.

*Note: photocopies of citizenship proof are not acceptable. Abstract birth certificates from California are unacceptable as are any short form birth certificates that do not list at least one parent and contain the registration number, file date, and signature and seal of the registrar. For information on how to obtain an acceptable certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate, please visit: http://cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm.

Please note that fees and processing times are subject to change. Always consult the Department of State’s website for current fees and processing times.

U.S. PASSPORT CARD

If you are traveling on a cruise to Mexico, the Caribbean, or Bermuda, or if you are traveling by land to Mexico or Canada then you may wish to apply for the new U.S. Passport Card. The passport card is smaller and less expensive than the passport book. Please note, however, that you are not able to travel by airplane to a foreign country with the passport card. For more information about the U.S. passport card, please visit the Department of State’s website or call our office.

PHOTOS:

The FSU Passport Acceptance Facility can provide photo services for your passport, visa, and other application needs. Photos are $9.99 plus sales tax (payable any way BUT cash). If you require photos for another country’s visa, please speak with one of our agents to determine if we can support the necessary photo measurements.

PASSPORT RENEWALS

If you want to renew your passport, you may qualify for renewal by mail. A person qualifies for renewal by mail if your most recent U.S. passport meets the following criteria:

• Is undamaged and can be submitted with your application
 
• Was issued when you were age 16 or older
 
• Was issued within the last 15 years
 
• Was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change
 

If you qualify for renewal by mail, our office CANNOT accept your application and you must mail it off on your own. We can, however, provide you with the appropriate renewal form. You may also obtain the necessary photo for your application from our office for a fee. If you do not meet the above criteria, you must apply for a new passport in person.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

No appointments, walk-ins only on first come, first serve basis.

The passport office will be closed the following dates in 2012:

Monday, January 16th: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
Monday, May 28th: Memorial Day
Wednesday, July 4th: Independence Day
Monday, September 3rd: Labor Day
Monday, November 12th: Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 22nd: Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 23rd: Extra day off for Thanksgiving holiday
Wednesday, December 12: Early closure at 12:30 pm
Monday, December 24th through Tuesday, January 1st, 2013, the passport office will be closed for the winter holiday. It will reopen on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013.

The passport office will be closed the following dates in 2013:

Monday, January 21st: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
Monday, May 27th: Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4th: Independence Day
Monday, September 2nd: Labor Day
Monday, November 11th: Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 28th: Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 29th: Extra day off for Thanksgiving holiday
Wednesday, December 25th through Wednesday, January 1st, 2014, the passport office will be closed for the winter holiday. It will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014.

PARKING:

Parking is available in the visitor lot located near the stadium.  For directions, visit, http://parking.fsu.edu/Parking/Visitors.html. 

Note: Complimentary parking is available in the visitor lot if you save your parking stub and have a member of the FSU Passport Office staff validate it. Please remember to bring your parking stub with you to our office.

Contact the FSU International Programs Passport Acceptance Facility:
Phone number: 850.645.9714
Email address: Ip-passports@admin.fsu.edu
Address:
FSU International Programs
A5500 University Center
Tallahassee, FL 32306

FSU International Programs is located at the stadium, University Center A, on the 5th floor, suite 5500.