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.
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Photo Requirements
You must provide one photo with your passport application. All our photo policies apply to both adults and children
Photo Basics
- Submit a color photo, taken in last 6 months
- Use a clear image of your face. Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- Use a plain white or off-white background
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
Resolution, Print Size, and Quality
- Submit a high resolution photo that is not blurry, grainy, or pixelated.
- The correct size of a passport photo is:
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
- Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
- Printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper.
- Printed in color
- You cannot submit a damaged photo with holes, creases, or smudges
Attire
- You cannot wear glasses.
- If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis.
- You cannot wear a uniform, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage attire.
- You cannot wear a hat or head covering.
- If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of traditional religious attire worn continuously in public.
- If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor’s statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.
- Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot cast shadows or cover up part of your face.
- You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.
- You can wear jewelry and keep on your facial piercings as long as they do not hide your face. Permanent tattoos are acceptable for passport purposes as well.
Passport Processing Location
Our building is located on the corner of Airport & 53-1/2 Street. Enter through the front of the building that faces Airport Blvd.
5325 Airport Blvd, Suite 1100, Austin, TX 78751 (Map)
Parking is available at the 5501 Airport Blvd., parking lot.
Civil Family Court Facility (CFCF)
1700 Guadalupe Street Room 3.100 Austin, TX 78701
Metered Parking Only
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