Collin County District Clerk's Office is now accepting passport applications (DS-11) on behalf of the
United States Department of State
by appointment only.
Know Before You Go
Appointments: Customers must schedule appointments online. To schedule your appointment please
visit our appointments page.
Walk-ins are now being accepted every Wednesday from 7:00am until 2:00pm. This provides a
flexible alternative for those that are not able to schedule an appointment time of thier chosing.
Planning: Please arrive at Passport office 15 minutes before scheduled appointment with the
DS-11 application already filled out.
We cannot process adult renewal applications (DS-82).
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Documentation:
All original birth certificates must be submitted with the applications. Please note that most
abstract/short
Texas and California versions of birth certificates may not be acceptable for passport
purposes.
Please see below for requirements of U.S. birth certificate:
- Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
- Lists your full name, date of birth, and place of birth
- Lists your 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
Passport Photo: A passport photo can be taken on-site for $16 cash, debit or credit.
Fees:
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Application Fee and any Optional Service Fees:
Each application must have its own personal in-state check (no temporary) or money order payable to the
“U.S. Department of State”.
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Execution Fee:
There is a $35 Execution Fee, to be paid
separately by cash, debit or credit to the “Collin County District Clerk”.
For a
detailed fee listing:
Fee List Document (PDF).
Application Processing Time
Upon arrival, the actual application process typically takes 15 - 20 minutes per applicant. Please note that
discrepancies and missing documentation will result in processing delays or, ultimately, our inability to process the
application.
For any travel required before the 3-week mark, you must contact the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) at
(877) 487-2778 (TDD: (888) 874-7793) to make an appointment with the nearest regional passport facility for one-day
service.
The U.S. Department of State offers extensive passport and travel information available online at their
Travel Site that includes application forms, how to apply, online status check and a complete list of
passport acceptance facilities nationwide. Please see the links below for additional information and guidance.
Resources