SOUTH REGION · PRIMARY HUB: DFWOfficial Appointment Booking Fee: $0.00
Dallas Passport Agency (Dallas, TX)
Located on the 11th floor of the Earle Cabell Federal Building in downtown Dallas, this agency processes urgent 14-day departures for North Texas, Oklahoma, and DFW International Airport connections.
Federal Counter Address
Earle Cabell Federal Building, 1100 Commerce St, Suite 1120, Dallas, TX 75242
Public Counter Hours
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT (Mon–Fri)
Same-Day Printing
The State Department does not publish a same-day print cutoff. You need an appointment, and same-day printing is not guaranteed.
How to Get an Appointment
Book at passportappointment.travel.state.gov. If you already applied, or online booking fails, call 1-877-487-2778 (weekdays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET for a life-or-death case). After 5:00 p.m. ET, on weekends, and on federal holidays, call 1-202-647-4000.
Day-of-Appointment Logistics: Transit, Photo Labs & Security
Parking & Airport Transit (DFW)
DART West End and Akard stations are within 4 blocks; surface and garage lots along Commerce, Main, and Jackson Streets.
Nearest 2x2 Photo & Print Shops
CVS Pharmacy at 1411 Main St and FedEx Office at 1505 Elm St.
Walk-In & Appointment Verification Rule
Appointment-only. Walk-ins are not accepted. Life-or-death travel is international travel within 14 days for an immediate family member abroad.
Local Notes for Dallas — Not a State Department Schedule
- ✓Because 1100 Commerce St houses federal courts, electronics and smartwatches may be inspected at security—arrive 25 minutes early.
- ✓For minor child applications in Texas, bring the original long-form Texas birth certificate (not an abstract) plus notarized DS-3053 if one parent cannot attend.
- ✓Hot Springs, Arkansas (Arkansas Passport Center) is a 4.5-hour drive from Dallas and frequently has open morning slots when DFW is full.
What You Must Bring to the Dallas Passport Agency Window
1. Appointment Confirmation + Printed Travel Proof: Paper printout of your international flight e-ticket (within 14 calendar days) or foreign visa requirement (within 28 days).
2. Application Form (Single-Sided): Unsigned Form DS-11 (for new/child/lost books) OR signed Form DS-82 (for eligible adult 10-year renewals).
3. Original Citizenship + B&W Copy: Certified U.S. birth certificate with raised seal, naturalization certificate, or prior U.S. passport.
4. Government ID + 2x2 Photo + Fee: Valid driver’s license + front & back B&W photocopy, one 2"x2" photo (no glasses), and $190 (DS-82) or $225 (DS-11) statutory fee.
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