Collin County District Clerk's Office is now accepting passport applications (DS-11 forms only) on behalf of
the United States Department of State by appointment and
walk-ins (only on Wednesdays).
Know Before You Go
To help ensure your visit goes smoothly and efficiently, please review the
Passport Application
Checklist prior to your appointment.
Appointments: Customers are able to schedule appointments online and we encourage
appointments to be made as all appointments will be given priority over walk-ins. To schedule your
appointment please
visit our appointments page.
Walk-ins are now available Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This
provides a flexible alternative for those that are not able to schedule an appointment time of their
choosing.
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 please see the
Passport Fee Chart.
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.
If you have urgent travel to a foreign country in the next 14 calendar days, or need a foreign visa in the next 28
calendar days, please reach out to the National Passport Information Center at (877) 487-2778 (TDD: (888)874-7793)
to schedule an appointment with the nearest regional passport facility.
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