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​​​​​​​​​​​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 appointment online. We are not accepting any walk-ins and cannot process adult renewal applications (DS-82). To schedule your appointment please visit our appointments page.

  • Planning: Please arrive at Passport office 15 minutes before scheduled appointment.​

    • 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:

    • 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”.

    • 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.


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