0 of the 17 facilities here have a listing note that says walk-in or no appointment needed; 7 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 Bexar County. Other facilities in the county are listed on the Texas page.
Mix of locations: 14 post offices, 2 city or town offices and 1 clerk of court.
All 17 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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Appointment listed
Arsenal Station
1140 South Laredo Street, San Antonio, TX 78204
Listing note: “By appointment only, please call 210.226.1151 for an appointment.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Office of the Clerk - Municipal Archives and Records
719 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX 78204
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Bexar County District Clerk
101 West Nueva, San Antonio, TX 78205
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Downtown Station
615 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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San Antonio Office of the City Clerk - City Hall
100 Military Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Alamo Heights Station
4801 Broadway Street, San Antonio, TX 78209
Listing note: “Appointments only (9:30AM - 3:30 PM), please call (210)826 - 0230. Closed for lunch.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
J Frank Dobie Station
4950 E. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78220
Listing note: “By appointments, Please call 210-662-7302. 30 APPOINTMENTS PER DAY.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Frank Tejeda Station
7411 Barlite Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78224
Listing note: “Appointments only. Please call 210-923-0941.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Valley Hi Post Office
5510 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227
Listing note: “Appointments only. Please call (210) 674-5977.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
South Texas Medical Center Station
4835 Medical Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
Listing note: “By appointment only, please call (210)949-1327.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Lockhill Station
12951 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78230
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Thousand Oaks Station
15610 Henderson Pass, San Antonio, TX 78232
Listing note: “By Appointment Only”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Leon Valley Branch
6825 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78238
Listing note: “By appointment only, Please call 210-520-5962.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Heritage Post Office
702 Richland Hills, San Antonio, TX 78245
Listing note: “Appointments only, please call (210) 543-8237.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Cedar Elm Station
5837 Dezavala Road, San Antonio, TX 78249
Listing note: “By appointment only, please call (210)641-0248.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Encino Park Station
20403 Encino Ledge, San Antonio, TX 78259
Listing note: “By appointment only. Please call 210-497-6391/6392”
Listed email: [email protected]
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San Antonio General Mail Facility
10410 Perrin-Bietel Road, San Antonio, TX 78284
Listing note: “First come, first served.”
Listed email: [email protected]
Nearest passport agency (urgent travel)
Acceptance facilities in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, TX:
Houston Passport Agency about 190 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 250 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 San Antonio, TX?
None of the 17 acceptance facilities in San Antonio, TX is listed as walk-in in the State Department database; 7 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 San Antonio, TX?
The closest is the Houston Passport Agency at Mickey Leland Federal Building 1919 Smith Street, Fourth Floor, Houston, TX 77002, about 190 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.