0 of the 11 facilities here have a listing note that says walk-in or no appointment needed; 5 say appointments are required. Notes are copied from the State Department listing; call ahead to confirm before you go.
Most of these locations are in Travis County. Other facilities in the county are listed on the Texas page.
Mix of locations: 8 post offices, 1 clerk of court, 1 school or university and 1 county or state office.
All 11 locations
Walk-in locations are listed first, then by ZIP code. “Walk-in listed” means the State Department listing says walk-in service or no appointment required; “Appointment listed” means it says appointments are required (some list both, for example walk-in on certain days). Hours change, so call ahead.
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Travis County District Clerk
1000 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Ut Austin International Office
2400 Nueces, Austin, TX 78705
Listing note: “Closed during lunch on Thursday and Friday.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Austin General Mail Facility
8225 Cross Park Drive, Austin, TX 78710
Listing note: “By appointment only, please call (512)342-1259. 24 appointments a day”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Austin University Station
2201 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78712
Listing note: “By appointment only, please call (512) 471 - 9147. 10 appointments a day.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Chimney Corners Station
3575 Far West Boulevard, Austin, TX 78731
Listing note: “By appointment only, please call 512-345-9739. 20 APPOINTMENTS A DAY.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Mockingbird Station
7310 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX 78745
Listing note: “By appointment only, please call (512)416-1094 or (512) 416-1096.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Oak Hill Station
6104 Old Fredericksburg Road, Austin, TX 78749
Listing note: “By appointment only, please call (512) 892-2794. 13 APPOINTMENTS PER DAY”
Listed email: [email protected]
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District Clerk Jury Office (travis County Airport Office)
5501 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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North Austin Station
4300 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Northeast Station
900 Blackson Avenue, Austin, TX 78752
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Bluebonnet Post Office
1822 W. Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78758
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
Nearest passport agency (urgent travel)
Acceptance facilities in Austin, TX send applications to the State Department; they can't print a passport. If you travel internationally within 14 days, you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. The closest to Austin, TX:
Houston Passport Agency about 147 miles away (straight line)
Mickey Leland Federal Building 1919 Smith Street, Fourth Floor, Houston, TX 77002
The State Department map lists both "Fourth Floor" and "Suite 1400" for this building; confirm the floor in your appointment confirmation.
Address and hours from the State Department's agency map layer (we could not read the official page). Official agency page
Dallas Passport Agency about 180 miles away (straight line)
Earle Cabell Federal Building, 1100 Commerce St, Suite 1120, Dallas, TX 75242
Official page updated October 22, 2026. Official agency page
Distances are straight-line from the average location of the facilities on this page. Appointments are free; book through the State Department. See all passport agencies and the urgent-travel rules.
Passport fees
At an acceptance facility you pay two separate fees: the application fee goes to the U.S. Department of State (check or money order), and the $35 execution (acceptance) fee goes to the facility itself. Ask the facility which payment types it accepts.
Applying in person (DS-11)
Application fee (to State Dept) + acceptance fee (to facility)- Adult (16+) first-time, passport book (DS-11)$130to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, passport card (DS-11)$30to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, book + card (DS-11)$160to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport book (DS-11)$100to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport card (DS-11)$15to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, book + card (DS-11)$115to State Dept+$35to facility
| Optional add-ons | Fee |
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| Expedited service | $60 |
| 1-3 day return delivery (book only) | $26.87 |
| File search | $150 |
Renewing instead? (no acceptance fee, not done at these locations)
| Renewal | Fee |
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| Adult renewal by mail, book (DS-82) | $130 |
| Adult renewal by mail, card (DS-82) | $30 |
| Adult renewal by mail, book + card (DS-82) | $160 |
Fees from the State Department fees page and fee chart (PDF), checked October 27, 2026.
What to bring
Apply in person with Form DS-11 if this is your first U.S. passport, if you are under 16, if your most recent passport was lost, stolen or damaged, if it was issued more than 15 years ago, or if it was issued when you were under 16.
- Form DS-11, printed single-sided and not signed. Sign it only when the acceptance agent tells you to.
- Original (physical, not digital) evidence of U.S. citizenship, such as a U.S. birth certificate, a full-validity undamaged U.S. passport, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, plus a photocopy.
- A physical photo ID such as a fully valid driver's license, plus a photocopy of the front and back. If your ID is from a different state than the one you apply in, bring a second photo ID.
- One passport photo that meets the photo requirements.
- The two fee payments: the application fee to the U.S. Department of State and the $35 acceptance fee to the facility.
Photocopies must be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, single-sided.
Sources: Apply for your adult passport, citizenship evidence, photo ID requirements.
Passport photo rules
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm); head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25-35 mm) from chin to top of head.
- One color photo taken in the last 6 months, on a white or off-white background.
- No filters, edits or retouching.
- No eyeglasses, sunglasses or tinted glasses, unless you include a signed doctor's note for a medical reason.
- No hats or head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons (signed statement) or medical reasons (signed doctor's statement).
- No uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage; remove anything covering your face unless for documented religious or medical reasons.
- Face the camera with a neutral expression (a closed-mouth smile is fine), both eyes open and visible.
Source: State Department photo requirements.
How long it takes
| Routine | 4 to 6 weeks |
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| Expedited (+$60) | 2 to 3 weeks |
Processing times do not include mailing time, which can add up to 2 weeks each way.
Traveling soon? If you travel internationally within 14 days (or need a foreign visa within 28 days), you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. Acceptance facilities like the ones below cannot issue passports on the spot.
Source: State Department processing times (page updated October 5, 2026).
Tools
Passport fee calculator
What you'll pay, split between the State Department and the facility.
Renew by mail or online, or apply in person?
Check the official DS-82 rules in a minute.
Traveling within 14 days?
All passport agencies, addresses and appointment rules.
Passport photo requirements
FAQ
Can I get a passport without an appointment in Austin, TX?
None of the 11 acceptance facilities in Austin, TX is listed as walk-in in the State Department database; 5 of them say appointments are required. Call the number in the listing to book.
How much does a first-time adult passport cost?
For an adult passport book applied for in person, the application fee is $130 paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the facility. Expedited service adds $60.
Can I renew my passport at these locations?
No. Acceptance facilities handle new applications on Form DS-11. Most adults can renew by mail (DS-82) or online.
How long does a passport take right now?
The State Department lists routine processing at 4 to 6 weeks and expedited at 2 to 3 weeks, not counting mailing time.
Where is the nearest passport agency to Austin, TX?
The closest is the Houston Passport Agency at Mickey Leland Federal Building 1919 Smith Street, Fourth Floor, Houston, TX 77002, about 147 miles away in a straight line. It serves only customers with urgent travel (within 14 days) by appointment, which is free to book through the State Department.
Facility data: U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility API (cadataapi.state.gov), pulled October 27, 2026. Names and notes are shown as published, including typos. Spotted an error? Tell us.