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Texas

Where to Get a Passport in Texas

Getting a passport in Texas is easier than ever, with multiple options for standard, expedited, and rush processing. Whether you need routine processing or need your passport urgently, this guide will help you find the right option.

Expedited Passport Services at The UPS Store

If you’re in a hurry, The UPS Store offers passport photos, printing, and overnight shipping so you can easily complete your expedited passport with Urgent Passport.

Computer Workstations to complete passport forms quickly.
Perfect passport photos taken on-site.
Secure expedited shipping to ensure timely delivery.

This service is available at UPS Store locations across Texas, making it a convenient option for those needing faster passport services.

Standard Processing at Texas Passport Offices

For those with more time, you can use one of the 131 passport acceptance facilities across the state, including post offices and county clerk offices. Key details:

Routine Processing Time: 6-8 weeks.
Expedited Processing: Available for an extra $60, reducing the wait time to 2-3 weeks.
Acceptance Facilities: Located throughout the state, including major cities and towns.

Urgent Passport Services at the Texas Passport Agency

If you need your passport urgently, the Texas Passport Agency is the nearest location to Texas that offers same-day passport processing.

Alternatively, use Urgent Passport and get your new or renewal passport expedited in 3 business days, guaranteed.

Location:
303 N. Oregon St. El Paso, TX 79901; Earle Cabell Federal Building 1100 Commerce St, Suite 1120 Dallas, TX 75242; 1919 Smith Street, 4th Floor Houston, TX 77002 Texas TX
Appointment Required:
Yes, appointments are mandatory.
Operating Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Urgent Passport Services at The UPS Store

For even greater convenience, consider using Urgent Passport with the help of a UPS Store location near you. Services include:

Passport Renewals (as fast as 3 business days).
Name Change Passport Updates.
New Adult Passports and Child Passports.
Replacement for Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Passports.

While an acceptance agent is still required for some services, using Urgent Passport helps you avoid common application errors and speeds up the process.

Locations Across Texas
The UPS Store offers passport photo service and overnight shipping in cities and towns like:
Visit your local UPS Store today to get your passport photo and start your application process.
Texas Passports - FAQ
  • Routine processing through the post office typically takes 6 to 8 weeks to process not including time needed for mailing both ways.
  • The fastest way to get a passport processed would be to use a company like Urgent Passport in order to expedite your passport application in a matter of days.
  • Some regional government passport agencies are able to process passports in 1 business day. You must have an appointment in order to enter a passport agency. Some passport agencies do not offer same day processing.
  • Yes, you must have an appointment in order to get into a U.S. Passport Agency.
  • Generally, 8am to 4pm for most of the agencies. Check the specific agency you are wanting to go to in order to confirm there operating hours.
  • In order to renew your passport, you would first submit your order on https://www.urgentpassport.com/passport-renewal.html and then gather the paperwork on the renewal checklist. When you are ready to overnight your paperwork for expedited processing, you should overnight your passport paperwork with UPS.
  • The government fees vary for passport processing depending on whether you choose routine or expedited processing. It also varies based upon standard mail back or having the completed passport overnight back when finished.
  • Most UPS Store locations offer passport photos in under 5 minutes. Make sure to call your nearest UPS Store location to confirm they offer passport photo services.
  • Yes, usually. The majority of UPS Stores offer passport photo services. Call to confirm.

  • To get a U.S. passport, you will need the following information and documents:

    1. Completed Application Form Form DS-11: For first-time applicants, children, or those who cannot renew. Form DS-82: For eligible renewals by mail.

    2. Proof of U.S. Citizenship Primary Documents (one of the following): Certified U.S. birth certificate Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) Certificate of Naturalization Certificate of Citizenship Secondary Evidence (if primary documents are not available): Delayed birth certificate, early public records, or a combination of documents.

    3. Proof of Identity Valid driver’s license Government or military ID Previous U.S. passport Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship

    4. Passport Photo One color passport photo that meets official requirements: 2 x 2 inches in size Taken within the last 6 months Plain white or off-white background No glasses, neutral expression

    5. Fees Application Fee (varies based on passport type): Adult passport book: $130 Adult passport card: $30 Child passport book: $100 Execution Fee: $35 (for first-time applicants) Additional fees for expedited service, shipping, or same-day processing.

    6. Supporting Documents for Minors (if applicable) Birth certificate (to prove relationship with parents) Parental consent forms (if one parent is not present)

    7. Social Security Number You must provide your SSN on the application form.

    8. Passport Book vs. Passport Card Decide which one you need: the passport book for international travel by air, land, and sea, or the passport card for land and sea travel between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, and some Caribbean nations.

    9. Additional Information for Special Cases Name change documentation (marriage certificate, court order) Previous passport if it is still valid or recently expired

    10. Submission Process First-time applicants must apply in person at a passport acceptance facility (e.g., post office, county clerk). Renewal applications can often be submitted by mail using Form DS-82.

    11. Appointment Scheduling (if needed) Required for same-day services at passport agencies.

  • Simply search for your nearest U.S. Passport Agency online and then call them to make an appointment. You must be traveling within 14 calendar days to be able to make an appointment.
  • You should apply for an expedited passport by first submitting your order for a child passport on https://www.urgentpassport.com. Once you have completed all of your child passport paperwork you can ship the completed documents to Urgent Passport by using UPS overnight shipping.
  • Yes, the Post Office offers 3 to 4 week expedited service or 6 to 8 week routine service. Urgent Passport offers passport expediting in 3 days, 4 days, 6 days, 8 days, or 10 days.