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Spicewood Springs Branch

8637 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759

Passport hours listed
Other facilityAccessible
Status
See hours 
Appointment
By appointment
Photos
Taken on site
Phone
(512) 974-7548
First adult book
$165
Child under 16
$135

Spicewood Springs Branch is a passport acceptance facility in Austin: it checks and seals DS-11 applications and sends them to the U.S. Department of State. It does not print passports; for travel within 14 days see the Houston Passport Agency.

Passport hours

DayPassport hoursAppointment
MondayClosed—
Tuesday11 AM–6 PMBy appointment
Wednesday11 AM–6 PMBy appointment
Thursday11 AM–6 PMBy appointment
Friday9 AM–4 PMBy appointment
Saturday10 AM–4 PMBy appointment
SundayClosed—

Hours when the office accepts passport applications, as published in the State Department database (retrieved July 2026); the office's regular hours can be longer. Time zone: Chicago. Saturday hours are listed.

Appointments

Yes. The State Department listing shows its passport hours as by appointment. Check the office's website (library.austintexas.gov) or call (512) 974-7548 for how to book.

Note published by the facility: TUE-THU: 11AM-6PM, FRI: 9AM-4PM, SAT: 10AM-4PM Schedule an appointment online at www.library.austintexas.gov/passports. Mobile printing for photocopies and notary services available onsite.

What to bring

  • Form DS-11, filled in but not signed: you sign it in front of the agent.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship (for example a certified U.S. birth certificate) plus a photocopy.
  • A valid photo ID (driver's license or state ID) plus a photocopy of front and back.
  • One 2x2 inch color photo, or have it taken here. Photo rules.
  • Two payments: $130 to the U.S. Department of State and $35 to the facility. See fees and how to pay.

Fees at this office

ApplicationState DepartmentAcceptance feeTotal
Adult passport book (DS-11)$130$35$165
Adult book and card$160$35$195
Child book (under 16)$100$35$135
Expedited service (optional)+$60—+$60

Source: U.S. Department of State, Passport Fees (page updated October 9, 2025; checked November 6, 2026). Photo prices are set by each office and are not published.

Location

8637 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759

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Questions

What are the passport hours at Spicewood Springs Branch?

Tue–Thu 11 AM–6 PM; Fri 9 AM–4 PM; Sat 10 AM–4 PM. These are the hours the office accepts passport applications, which can be shorter than its regular hours. Holidays are not included.

Do I need an appointment at Spicewood Springs Branch?

Yes. The State Department listing shows its passport hours as by appointment. Check the office's website (library.austintexas.gov) or call (512) 974-7548 for how to book.

Can I get a passport photo at Spicewood Springs Branch?

Yes. The State Department lists on-site passport photos at this office. A fee applies; ask the office for the price.

How much does a passport cost at Spicewood Springs Branch?

A first adult passport book costs $130, paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the office: $165. A child book costs $100 plus $35. Expedited service adds $60.

Can I renew my passport at Spicewood Springs Branch?

Most adults renew by mail with form DS-82 and do not need an acceptance facility. You apply in person here with form DS-11 if your last passport was issued before age 16, more than 15 years ago, or was lost, stolen or damaged.

Where is Spicewood Springs Branch?

8637 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759.

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Office details from the U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility Search (retrieved July 2026) and the office's website (library.austintexas.gov). Independent guide, not a government website and not affiliated with this office. Something wrong? Tell us.