Passport Services

The U.S. Department of State has an fillable DS-11 form (PDF) you can print to create your passport application.

If you don’t want to print the online form, you can obtain an application from the Travis County District Clerk when you come in to apply for the passport. NOTE: Do not sign your passport application until you are instructed to do so when submitting it. You will be signing the application under oath, and the district clerk will be giving you that oath.

If you are applying for your first passport and you were born in the United States, you will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. Certified copies of birth certificates for persons born in Texas can be obtained at Austin’s Office of Vital records located at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756 (Open Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm) or online/by mail through the Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics. When requesting a birth certificate, please ask for the long form version. See example:

• Long form example (PDF)
• Short form example (PDF)

If you were born in another state, you will need to contact the government of that State on how to obtain a certified birth certificate.

Persons born outside the United States need to obtain one of the following:

• Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
• Naturalization Certificate
• Certificate of Citizenship

If you are unable to obtain a birth certificate, there are other options available on how to provide proof of citizenship on the U.S. Department of State’s website.

ONE of the following documents must be presented when you come in to apply:

• Current and valid:
  • Driver’s license
  • Government ID: city, state or federal, OR
  • Military ID: military and dependents
• Previous U.S. passport
• Naturalization Certificate

If you are unable to provide any of these documents, other proof of identity options are listed at the Department of State’s website.

You can now save time by having your passport photo taken at the district clerk’s office when you present your application. The fee for a passport photo is $14.00. Payment for the photo is accepted in cash or by credit card. If you choose to have your passport photo taken elsewhere, a single color photo is required.

Passport photo requirements:

• The photo must be 2x2 inches in size and be no more than 6 months old.
• Your full face should be visible (no headgear) and be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches long from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
• Wear normal street clothing (no uniform unless it is daily religious attire) and any glasses, hearing devices, wigs, or similar articles that you typically wear.
• Dark glasses are not allowed unless you have a medical certificate.
• The background should be white or off-white.

If you are using a digital photo, make sure the print is photo-quality and very clear. The photo paper should be thin enough to be pressed onto the passport and should not contain any special finishes or embossing.

Passport applications require two separate payments:

1. Payment to U. S. Department of State

• Traditional passport (booklet): $130 for adults, $100 for minors (15 years of age and younger)
• Limited-use passport (card): $30 for adults, $15 for minors
• Both traditional and limited-use passport card: $160 adults, $115 for minors
• Payment must be in the form of personal check or money order and is submitted with the application.

2. Payment to Travis County District Clerk

The following fees apply to both the traditional passport (booklet) and the new limited-use passport (card):

• Application with photo supplied by applicant: $35 OR
• Application with photo supplied by district clerk: $49

Payment must be in the form of cash, check, money order or credit card (convenience fee applies on credit card transactions).

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.

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.