City of Houston Municipal Courts Department

Municipal Courts Department

U.S. Passport Services

*NOTICE: Fees and Processing times are subject to change without notice, please refer to the U.S. Department of State website www.travel.state.gov for the most up-to-date information.

Passport Graphic The Municipal Courts Department on behalf of the U.S. Department of State accepts passport applications for U.S. citizens who want to get a new passport. Citizens may apply in person using the DS-11 application only. We do not accept the DS-82 renewal application.

Am I Eligible to Schedule an Appointment?

You are eligible to schedule an appointment and apply in person with a DS-11 application if:

You are applying for your first U.S. passport
You are under the age of 16
Your previous U.S. Passport:
- Was issued when you were under the age of 16
- Was lost, stolen, or damaged
- Was issued more than 15 years ago
- Was issued under another name and your name has now changed

If none of the above applies, you may be eligible to renew your passport by mail using the DS-82. The DS-82 cannot be accepted at our facility it must be mailed to the address on the form. We only accept the DS-11 application.

I Am Eligible!

These are the steps to apply in person (Electronic version of Citizenship or Id is not acceptable):

Complete a passport application (DS-11), in black ink or typed prior to arrival. Passport Applications & Forms
Bring the original citizenship document(s) and one photocopy of the document(s).
- Your original citizenship document(s) will be sent to the Passport Agency and will be returned back to you after you receive your passport. Eligible Citizenship Documents
Bring the original identification and one single-sided copy of the identification. Eligible Identity Documents
Bring your recent passport photo (Photo services are not provided at our facility)
- Photo must have been taken within 6 months of appointment Photo Requirements
Bring two separate payments (Fees cannot be combined):
- City of Houston: Non-refundable $35 fee per applicant, payable by check, money order, or credit card. Make payment payable to CITY OF HOUSTON.
- U.S. Department of State: Make payable by check or money order. Make payment payable to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

Minors
All legal guardians must be present or submit a consent form (DS-3053).
Original Valid ID is required for applicants 16 years and older.

Schedule An Appointment
A separate appointment is needed for every applicant that will be applying for a U.S. Passport. To schedule an appointment and get more information click the Central Houston link below. If a cellular phone number is provided a text reminder will be sent within 24 hours of your appointment(s). Your carrier’s standard messaging rates will apply. As a courtesy, please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment. For questions, call us at 713-247-5410.