All individuals, regardless of age, must have their own passport when traveling internationally by air.

 

Confirm your eligibility: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/apply.html

More Information: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html

• If you have never had a U.S. passport, you must apply in person, using the DS-11: Application for a U.S. passport

Visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/forms.html

• If you have previously owned or currently own a U.S. passport, use the DS-82: Application for a U.S. Passport By Mail.

Visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/forms.html

Regular (Routine and Expedited) Service

Tampa Post Office Main Office

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33630

Phone: 813-877-0610

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturdays by appointment only

  

Brandon Regional Service Center

311 Pauls Drive

Brandon, FL 33511

Phone: 813-276-8100

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

  

Find other authorized passport acceptance facility near you: http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/ 

Rush Service

If you are traveling internationally in less than 2 weeks or need to obtain a foreign visa within 4 weeks, schedule an appointment at a Regional Passport Agency:

 

Miami Passport Agency

1501 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 210

Miami, FL 33132

 

Appointments are required. Call 24/7 for an appointment 1-877-487-2778

Appointments available from: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/information/where-to-apply/agencies/miami.html

To check your application status you will need: your last name, date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY) and last four digits of Social Security Number

 

Check your Status: https://passportstatus.state.gov/opss/OPSS_Status_ip.asp