Getting a U.S. passport in Texas in 2026 requires an in-person appointment — whether you're applying for the first time, renewing, or need it urgently. This guide covers your options near Kyle, Buda, and San Marcos in Hays County: USPS acceptance offices, Travis County, UT Austin, and the Dallas Passport Agency for urgent travel.
If you also need notarization or document authentication for your passport, we can help with that too.
Do You Need an Appointment?
Most passport acceptance offices in Texas require an appointment. Walk-ins are accepted at some locations but are subject to early cutoff at management's discretion.
The Dallas Passport Agency (for urgent travel within 14 days) is by appointment only — you cannot walk in.
Book early: appointments fill 2–4 weeks out during peak travel season (March–July).
Passport Acceptance Offices Near Kyle, TX
Travis County District Clerk — Austin
•Address: 1000 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701•Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (appointments priority, walk-ins subject to early cutoff)•Book online: traviscountytx.gov•Services: New passports (DS-11), lost passports, child passports•Bring: DS-11 (unsigned), proof of citizenship, photo ID, passport photo, paymentUT Austin — Texas Global
•Address: UT Austin campus (Texas Global office)•Appointments: Available up to 5 days in advance•Book online: global.utexas.edu/passport•Open to the public — not just UT students•Services: New passports (DS-11)USPS Passport Acceptance Offices
The U.S. Postal Service has multiple passport acceptance locations in Hays County and Austin. Schedule online at usps.com/scheduler or call your local post office.
•Kyle Main Post Office — call ahead for availability•Buda Post Office — limited appointment slots; notary services in Buda also available nearby•San Marcos Post Office — check usps.com/schedulerUTD — Passport Services (Dallas area)
•Address: UT Dallas, Richardson, TX•Phone (English): 972-883-4715•Phone (Spanish): 972-883-6411•Open to the public — book by phoneUrgent Passport — Dallas Passport Agency
If you need a passport within 14 days due to emergency travel, the Dallas Passport Agency handles urgent cases by appointment only.
•Address: Earle Cabell Federal Building, 1100 Commerce St Suite 1120, Dallas, TX 75242•Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM–3:00 PM•By appointment only — closed federal holidays•Applications starting with number 55 are processed hereBook at travel.state.gov. Same-day appointments are rarely available — book as early as possible.
What to Bring to Your Passport Appointment
•Form DS-11 (for new passports) — download and fill out, but DO NOT SIGN until instructed by the acceptance officer•Proof of U.S. citizenship — certified birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or previous U.S. passport•Government-issued photo ID — driver's license, state ID, or military ID•Photocopy (front and back) of your ID•Passport photo — 2"x2", white background, taken within 6 months•Payment — $130 application fee (check or money order to "U.S. Department of State") + $35 acceptance fee (cash, check, or card to the acceptance facility)•For minors under 16: both parents must appear. If one parent cannot be present, a notarized DS-3053 (Statement of Consent) from the absent parent is requiredMinors Under 16 — Notarized Parental Consent
If you're applying for a passport for a child under 16 and one parent cannot be present at the appointment, the absent parent must provide a notarized DS-3053 (Statement of Consent) form.
This is one of the most common reasons passport appointments fail — the missing notarized consent form causes the application to be rejected on the spot.
We provide notarization in Kyle, TX for DS-3053 forms and other passport-related documents. Same-day appointments available.
2026 Passport Fees
•New adult passport book (DS-11): $130 + $35 acceptance fee•New adult passport card (DS-11): $30 + $35 acceptance fee•Book + card combo (DS-11): $160 + $35 acceptance fee•Passport renewal — book (DS-82): $130 (no acceptance fee)•Passport renewal — card (DS-82): $30 (no acceptance fee)•Minor passport under 16 (DS-11): $100 + $35 acceptance fee•Expedited processing: add $60 to any application fee•Passport photo: $15 at most USPS locationsApplication fee payable to "U.S. Department of State" by check or money order. Acceptance fee paid separately to the facility.
How Long Does It Take?
•Routine processing: 6–8 weeks•Expedited processing: 2–3 weeks (+$60 fee)•Urgent — Dallas Passport Agency (travel within 14 days): same appointment or 1–5 business days•Passport photo: same day at most acceptance facilitiesNeed Notarization for Your Passport?
Two common passport situations require notarization:
1DS-3053 (Parental Consent) — if one parent cannot appear at the appointment for a child under 16, the absent parent's signature must be notarized on this form.
2Apostille on U.S. documents — if your birth certificate or passport will be used in another country, you may need an apostille authentication from the Texas Secretary of State.
We handle both at our Kyle, TX office. Schedule a notary appointment or learn about apostille services in Kyle, TX.
Questions about passport documents in Kyle, TX?
Whether you need notarization for a DS-3053, an apostille on your birth certificate, or help preparing documents for your passport appointment — we're here. Contact us.