Passport office in Austin, TX
17 places in and around Austin accept passport applications. Austin has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Houston, about 146 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive.
Where to apply in Austin
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 17 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Austin. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Travis County District Clerk - Cfcf
0.2 mi1700 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
(512) 854-4295 · Book appointment
Austin Public Library
0.2 mi710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701 · Map
Mon 10am–6:30pm
Tue–Thu 10am–6:30pm
Fri 9am–4:30pm
Sat 10am–4:30pm
(512) 974-9639 · Book appointment
Texas Global Passport Services
1.6 mi2400 Nueces St,suite B, Austin, TX 78705 · Map
Mon–Thu 8am–3pm
Fri 8am–3pm
(512) 232-5899 · Book appointment
Ruiz Branch Library
2.9 mi1600 Grove Blvd., Austin, TX 78741 · Map
Tue–Thu 10am–6:30pm
Fri 9am–4:30pm
Sat 10am–4:30pm
(512) 974-7526 · Book appointment
Travis County District Clerk - Airport
3 mi5325 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
(512) 854-4295
Yarborough Branch Library
3.5 mi2200 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756 · Map
Tue–Thu 10am–6:30pm
Fri 9am–4:30pm
Sat 10am–4:30pm
(512) 974-7469 · Book appointment
Northeast Post Office
4.8 mi900 Blackson Avenue, Austin, TX 78752 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(512) 419-1034 · Book appointment
Mockingbird Station
5.5 mi7310 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78745 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 8:30am–10:30am
(512) 416-1201 · Book appointment
Chimney Corners Station
5.5 mi3575 Far West Boulevard, Austin, TX 78731 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
(512) 345-2564 · Book appointment
Austin Southeast Station
5.7 mi4516 Burleson Road, Austin, TX 78744 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(512) 444-1083 · Book appointment
Austin General Mail Facility Window Post Office
6 mi8225 Cross Park Drive, Austin, TX 78710 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(512) 988-0168 · Book appointment
Oak Hill Station Post Office
7.9 mi6104 Old Fredericksburg Road, Austin, TX 78749 · Map
Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri 9am–3pm
Wed 9am–3pm
(512) 893-4871 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 17 near Austin on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Houston Passport Agency. From Austin that is about 146 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Austin
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Texas.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Austin?
There are 17 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Austin, including Travis County District Clerk - Cfcf and Austin Public Library. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Austin?
No. The nearest is the Houston Passport Agency in Houston, about 146 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Austin?
Not in Austin itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Houston. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.