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Passport Information
Public Notice
Inclement Weather Notice and Impact on Passport Appointments: Should Denton County offices be closed or experience delayed hours of operation due to inclement weather, and this closure or delay occurs during the date and time of your appointment, you must reschedule your appointment. Unfortunately, an office closure will result in the cancellation of any existing appointment.
Please visit www.dentoncounty.gov for the most up to date closure information.
Passport Information
Effective Monday, March 28, 2022
Passport Services BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please review “Passport Requirements” BEFORE scheduling an appointment. Arriving to an appointment without proper requirements will result in the need to schedule a new appointment.
Important Notice Regarding Passport Fees:
Effective Monday, December 27, 2021 the U.S. Department of State will increase the fee for a passport book by $20. There is no increase in the fee for a passport card or expedited service. Please utilize the FEE CALCULATOR provided by the U.S. Department of State in order to assess to most current and accurate fee for your passport needs.
For information regarding Passport Agency processing time, please visit the U.S. Department of State’s website.
Passport Acceptance Facility Locations
Please select your desired location to schedule an appointment:
Denton - Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209
Flower Mound - Southwest Courthouse, 6200 Canyon Falls Drive, Suite 700, Flower Mound, TX 76226
Carrollton – Sandy Jacobs Government Center, 1029 W. Rosemeade Parkway, Carrollton, TX 75007
Lewisville – Precinct 3 Government Center, 400 N. Valley Parkway, Lewisville, TX 75067
Frisco – Frisco Government Center, 5533 FM 423, Frisco, TX 75034
Cross Roads – Steven E. Copeland Government Center, 1400 FM 424, Cross Roads, TX 76227
Passport Fees
FEES
- Passport Application Fee - this fee varies based on age and the type of processing you choose (routine vs. expedite). Calculate your passport application fee.
- County Clerk Processing Fee - the County Clerk’s office charges a $35 processing fee for each application and $10 for each photo.
REQUIRED FORMS OF PAYMENT
- Passport Application Fee- you must have one of the following forms of payment for each passport application. Do not combine payments if you are getting more than 1 application processed.
- Acceptable forms of payment: personal check, business check, money order or cashier’s check.
- Do not provide cash or credit/debit cards for your Passport Application Fee. These cannot be accepted.
- County Clerk Processing Fee - this can be collected in any form of payment (cash, check, credit/debit). The County Clerk’s office charges a $35 processing fee for each application and $10 for each photo.
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
- ADULT PASSPORT - 18+ RENEWAL EXPIRED LESS THAN FIVE YEARS
- ADULT PASSPORT - 18+ RENEWAL EXPIRED MORE THAN FIVE YEARS OF LOST/STOLEN OR NEVER HAD
- MINOR PASSPORT (16-17 YEARS OLD)
- CHILD PASSPORT (UNDER 16 YEARS OLD)
Office Visit NOT Required
- You must renew through the mail
- Visit the U.S. Department of State's Website for details and instructions
Office Visit Required
Bring the following to your Office Visit:
- Everyone applying for a passport must be present
- Expired or last passport (if applicable) OR Birth Certificate - Original or Certified Copy
- Valid driver’s license
- Completed Unsigned Application
- Application available on the U.S. Department of State's Website
- Print application Single-Sided (Passport Agency cannot accept double-sided forms)
- Complete form using black ink or black font only
- Social Security Number must be on the application
- Application must be signed at Acceptance Facility
- One color passport photo, 2 inches by 2 inches
- We offer photo services for $10 during your appointment
- Two (2) separate fees due with your application
- Passport Book and/or Card fees made payable to the "U.S. Department of State"
- Check or money order only (1 per application)
- Application processing fee payable to "Denton County Clerk": $35.00
- Cash, credit and debit cards, checks, and money orders accepted
- Passport Book and/or Card fees made payable to the "U.S. Department of State"
Office Visit Required
Bring the following to your Office Visit:
- One parent or guardian MUST be present with the minor at time of application
- Expired or last passport (if applicable) OR Birth Certificate - Original or Certified Copy
- Valid driver’s license or photo ID
- Completed Unsigned Application
- Application available on the U.S. Department of State's Website
- Print application Single-Sided (Passport Agency cannot accept double-sided forms)
- Complete form using black ink or black font only
- Social Security Number must be on the application
- Application must be signed at Acceptance Facility
- One color passport photo, 2 inches by 2 inches
- We offer photo services for $10 during your appointment
- Two (2) separate fees due with your application
- Passport Book and/or Card fees made payable to the "U.S. Department of State"
- Check or money order only (1 per application)
- Application processing fee payable to "Denton County Clerk": $35.00
- Cash, credit and debit cards, checks, and money orders accepted
- Passport Book and/or Card fees made payable to the "U.S. Department of State"
Office Visit Required
Bring the following to your Office Visit:
- Both parents or guardians MUST be present with the child at time of application*
- Expired or last passport (if applicable) AND Birth Certificate - Original or Certified Copy
- Parent or Guardian valid driver’s license
- Completed Unsigned Application
- Application available on the Travel.State.Gov website
- Print application Single-Sided (Passport Agency cannot accept double-sided forms)
- Complete form using black ink or black font only
- Social Security Number must be on the application
- Application must be signed at Acceptance Facility
- One color passport photo, 2 inches by 2 inches
- We offer photo services for $10 during your appointment
- Staff taking photos will be wearing facemasks and face shields, which can understandably cause apprehension for small children. If your child becomes extremely upset, we may not be able to take an acceptable photo during your appointment. Please review photo requirements at the U.S. Department of State's Website. Here you will find helpful tips and “Photo Tools” should you choose to take and print your own photo prior to your appointment. Photos must be printed on matte or glossy photo paper.
- We offer photo services for $10 during your appointment
- Two (2) separate fees due with your application
- Passport Book and/or Card fees made payable to the "U.S. Department of State"
- Check or money order only (1 per application)
- Application processing fee payable to "Denton County Clerk": $35.00
- Cash, credit and debit cards, checks, and money orders accepted
- Passport Book and/or Card fees made payable to the "U.S. Department of State"
*If both parents or guardians cannot appear in person see "Show Parental Consent" for children under 16 section of U.S. Department of State's Website for information on additional documentation required.
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