Passport office in Fort Walton Beach, FL
6 places in and around Fort Walton Beach accept passport applications. Fort Walton Beach has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in New Orleans, about 208 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Fort Walton Beach
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 6 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Fort Walton Beach. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Fort Walton Beach Post Office
0.8 mi21 Walter Martin Rd NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 10:30am–1pm
(850) 244-2625 · Book appointment
Fort Walton Beach Library
0.8 mi185 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 · Map
Mon–Thu 10am–6pm
Fri 10am–5pm
Sat 10am–4pm
(850) 833-9590 · Book appointment
Okaloosa County Clerk of Court - Courthouse Annex Extension
1.7 mi1940 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
(850) 651-7200
Okaloosa County Tax Collectors Office
3.3 mi1250 N. Eglin Parkway,suite 101, Shalimar, FL 32579 · Map
Mon–Tue, Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
Wed 1:30pm–3:30pm
Thu 8:30am–3:30pm
(850) 651-7300 · Book appointment
USPS Eglin Afb Post Office
8.1 mi307 W Van Matre Ave, Eglin Afb, FL 32542 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(850) 460-3755 · Book appointment
Okaloosa County Tax Collectors Office
11.7 mi701 E John Sims Pkwy,ste 101, Niceville, FL 32578 · Map
Mon–Tue, Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
Wed 9:30am–3:30pm
Thu 8:30am–3:30pm
(850) 651-7300
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the New Orleans Passport Center. From Fort Walton Beach that is about 208 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Fort Walton Beach
New Orleans, LA
~208 mi from Fort Walton Beach
Atlanta, GA
~265 mi from Fort Walton Beach
Hot Springs, AR
~470 mi from Fort Walton Beach
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Florida.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Fort Walton Beach?
There are 6 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Fort Walton Beach, including Fort Walton Beach Post Office and Fort Walton Beach Library. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Fort Walton Beach?
No. The nearest is the New Orleans Passport Center in New Orleans, about 208 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Fort Walton Beach?
Not in Fort Walton Beach itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being New Orleans. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.