Passport office in New Braunfels, TX
4 places in and around New Braunfels accept passport applications. New Braunfels has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Houston, about 164 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive.
Where to apply in New Braunfels
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 4 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown New Braunfels. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Comal County Tax Office
0 mi205 North Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8am–3:30pm
Thu 8am–3:30pm
(830) 221-1374
New Braunfels Post Office
0 mi651 North Business 1-35,ste 420, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(830) 625-8507 · Book appointment
Comal County Tax Office - Sattler
0 mi160 Oak Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 9am–10:30am
Thu 9am–10:30am
(830) 221-1374
Guadalupe County District Clerks Office
12.7 mi211 West Court Street Ste 209, Seguin, TX 78155 · Map
Mon–Thu 8am–4pm
Fri 8am–12pm
(830) 303-8877 · 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 Houston Passport Agency. From New Braunfels that is about 164 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to New Braunfels
Houston, TX
~164 mi from New Braunfels
Dallas, TX
~226 mi from New Braunfels
Hot Springs, AR
~441 mi from New Braunfels
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 New Braunfels?
There are 4 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of New Braunfels, including Comal County Tax Office and New Braunfels Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in New Braunfels?
No. The nearest is the Houston Passport Agency in Houston, about 164 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in New Braunfels?
Not in New Braunfels 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.