How to apply for Miami-Dade Golden Passport (Free Transit for Seniors)

Who it's for

The Golden Passport is a free Miami-Dade County transit pass that lets adults age 65 and older ride Metrobus, Metrorail, Metromover, and most STS-Metro connections at no cost — for life. The pass is issued as an EASY Card, the same fare card used by every Miami-Dade Transit rider. For a senior age 65 or older with a valid Florida ID showing a Miami-Dade physical address, the Golden Passport EASY Card is valid for 20 years from issuance — effectively permanent. (Social Security disability beneficiaries under age 65 are also eligible but must renew annually.) The card has no income or asset test for seniors 65+; the only requirements are age and Miami-Dade residency. Apply online, in person at the Miami-Dade Transit Golden Passport Office at the Government Center Metrorail station (111 NW 1st Street, first floor), or at any Miami-Dade 311 Service Center. Selected satellite locations (City of Coral Gables Community Recreation Department on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Miami Beach Customer Service Center by appointment) also accept applications.

What you'll need

• Current valid Florida driver's license or Florida ID card showing a Miami-Dade County physical address
• Completed Golden Passport application (one page; downloadable from the Miami-Dade Transit website or available at any 311 Service Center)

Where to apply

Renewals

valid for 20 years from issuance for seniors 65+