Passport Services

 You can fill out and print the DS-11 form prior to coming in to the office (single-sided and black ink only) or you can fill it out in person at the office. If you aren’t able to print it prior to your appointment, please arrive 10-15 minutes early to your appointment to complete it. Guía en español para completar la solicitud de pasaporte de EE. UU. (DS-11) .

Guía en español para completar la solicitud de pasaporte de EE. UU. (DS-11)

 Your evidence must be an original or certified, physical copy. A certified copy is any document that has the seal or stamp of the official issuing authority. If you are providing a certified copy of your Texas birth certificate, please ensure you have the long form birth certificate and not the short form. Most abstract birth certificates are not acceptable.

See examples of Acceptable and Unacceptable U.S. Citizenship or visit our Applying for a Passport page for full detail

 Submit a photocopy* of the front (and back, if there is printed information) of the U.S. citizenship evidence you’re providing to us. *Photocopies available for a minimal fee at the District Clerk’s office.

 You must present one of the following identification documents (IDs) to the acceptance agent. The ID must readily identify you.

• Government issued ID, such as your Texas driver’s license
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Current (valid) foreign passport
• Valid or expired, undamaged U.S. passport book or passport card

Please see full list of acceptable identification documents (IDs) from the U.S. Department of State’s website.

Submit a photocopy* of the front (and back, if there is printed information) of each ID that you present when you apply. Photocopies must be: legible, on white 8.5” x 11” standard paper, black and white and single sided. *Photocopies available for a minimal fee at the District Clerk’s office

For your convenience, passport photo services are available for $14.00 at the District Clerk’s Office. If you provide your own passport photo, please be sure your photo meets all photo requirements.

You must submit one of the following U.S. citizenship documents for your child. Your evidence must be an original or certified, physical copy. Photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable.

• Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired)
• U.S. birth certificate that meets the following requirements:
  • Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
  • Lists applicant’s full name, date of birth, and place of birth
  • Lists the parent(s)’ full names
  • Has the date filed with registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth)
  • Has the registrar’s signature
  • Has the seal of the issuing authority
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
• Certificate of Citizenship

If you cannot submit one of the above acceptable documents for your child, or for more information, please see Citizenship Evidence.

Please note you cannot submit digital evidence of your child’s U.S. citizenship such as a mobile or electronic birth certificate. You must submit physical evidence of U.S. citizenship and a photocopy of the document.

 If one parent or guardian is not available, Form DS-3053 will need to be filled out by the non-applying parent, in BLACK INK and notarized along with the front and back copy of the non-applying parent’s Government Issued ID that will be submitted with the application.

You must submit documentation that lists the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the child applying for a passport.

The following may be used to show parental relationship:

• U.S. birth certificate (also evidence of U.S. citizenship)
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth (also evidence of U.S. citizenship)
• Foreign birth certificate
• Adoption decree
• Divorce/Custody decree

Please note: Some documents, like a U.S. birth certificate, show both U.S. citizenship and parental relationship. These documents must be originals or certified copies (not photocopies).

To help keep as little contact as possible between the customers and agents, please bring black pen with you to sign your DS-11 application. We appreciate your cooperation.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 512-854-4295 for assistance.

If one parent or guardian is not available, Form DS-3053 will need to be filled out by the non-applying parent, in BLACK INK and notarized along with the front and back copy of the non-applying parent’s Government Issued ID that will be submitted with the application.