Passport office in Lubbock, TX
3 places in and around Lubbock accept passport applications. Lubbock has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in El Paso, about 296 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive.
Where to apply in Lubbock
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 3 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Lubbock. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Texas Tech University
0.9 mi601 Indiana Avenue,international Cultural Center, Lubbock, TX 79409 · Map
Mon 8am–5:30pm
Tue, Thu 8am–5pm
Wed 8am–5pm
Fri 8am–1pm
(806) 742-3760 · Book appointment
Lubbock County District Clerk
1.4 mi904 Broadway,room 105, Lubbock, TX 79401 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8am–4pm
Thu 8am–4pm
(806) 775-1314 · Book appointment
Lubbock Monterey
1.8 mi5014 Gary Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79413 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(806) 795-0836 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the El Paso Passport Agency. From Lubbock that is about 296 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Lubbock
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 Lubbock?
There are 3 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Lubbock, including Texas Tech University and Lubbock County District Clerk. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Lubbock?
No. The nearest is the El Paso Passport Agency in El Paso, about 296 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Lubbock?
Not in Lubbock itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being El Paso. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.