Dallas Passport Agency
Federal building at Commerce St and S. Griffin St (rear entrance on Jackson St), 11th floor, Suite 1120, Dallas, TX
- Who qualifies
- Travel within 14 days
- Visa needed
- Within 28 days
- Expedite fee
- $60
- Booking
- Free
When to use this agency
The Dallas Passport Agency is run by the U.S. Department of State and can issue passports quickly, but only for people who can prove urgent international travel. If you are traveling in more than 14 days, apply at one of the 447 acceptance facilities in Texas and add expedited service ($60, 2–3 weeks plus mailing). See expedited and urgent passports.
- Confirm you qualify: international travel within 14 calendar days, or a foreign visa needed within 28 days, with proof. See who qualifies and what counts as proof.
- Prepare the completed form (DS-11, or DS-82 if you qualify to renew), citizenship evidence and photo ID with photocopies, and a passport photo. Checklist: what to bring to a passport agency.
- Book your appointment (free): see Contact and directions below.
- Print your appointment confirmation and proof of travel.
- Pay the application and expedite fees by credit or debit card (not ATM cards) or contactless payment. Amounts: passport fees.
Contact and directions
Step 3: book your appointment. If you have not applied yet, use the State Department's online passport appointment system. If you already applied, or for a life-or-death emergency, call 1-877-487-2778 (TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793), Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time). Up to 7 people in a household can be booked together online. Appointments are free.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Security and what not to bring
- Arrive about 15 minutes early for building security screening.
- No weapons or sharp objects; food and drinks are not allowed except water in a sealable bottle.
- For a child under 16, both parents or guardians and the child must attend.
Source: State Department page for the Dallas Passport Agency, verified November 6, 2026. Rules can change; the official page and 1-877-487-2778 have the final word.
Acceptance facilities near the agency
Not urgent? These offices accept DS-11 applications (see all passport offices in Dallas).
Richland Postal Station
9130 Markville Drive, Dallas
Dallas County District Clerk - North Office
6820 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas
Dallas Main Post Office Finance Unit
401 Tom Landry, Dallas
Dallas County District Clerk- East Office
3443 St Francis Street, Dallas
Dallas County District Clerk- Central Office
600 Commerce, Dallas
Richardson Main Post Office
433 Belle Grove, Richardson
Questions
Who can get an appointment at the Dallas Passport Agency?
Applicants with international travel within 14 calendar days, or who need a foreign visa within 28 calendar days, according to the State Department. Life-or-death emergencies involving an immediate family member abroad have their own emergency appointments.
How do I book the Dallas Passport Agency?
If you have not applied yet, use the State Department's online passport appointment system. If you already applied, call 1-877-487-2778 (TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793), Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time). Appointments are free; any fee to schedule is a scam.
Can I walk in to the Dallas Passport Agency?
No. The agency serves customers by appointment only.
What proof of travel does the Dallas Passport Agency accept?
For flights, a receipt or itinerary. For travel by car or boat to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean, a hotel reservation, cruise or bus tickets, or international car insurance.
I am not traveling within 14 days. Where do I apply?
At a regular acceptance facility such as a post office or county clerk, paying $60 for expedited service if you need it faster. Expedited service takes 2–3 weeks plus mailing time.