Passport Acceptance Facilities in Collin County
Collin County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, encompassing Plano, McKinney, Allen, and Frisco. The Collin County Clerk in McKinney is appointment-only with on-site photo service.
Collin County's rapidly growing suburban population has created high passport demand. Appointments at the county clerk can fill 2–3 weeks out during spring. USPS locations in Plano and Allen may offer better appointment availability than the main McKinney location.
Collin County Clerk
No — appointment required
Yes — $15
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
$130 book + $35 acceptance
USPS McKinney Post Office
What to Bring
Collin County is also served by USPS passport locations in the larger cities of Plano and Allen — check the county finder for those specific addresses and walk-in policies as they may differ from McKinney.
- Completed DS-11 (NOT signed — sign only when agent instructs)Download at travel.state.gov
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyState-issued with raised seal. No hospital certificates.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front/back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, white background, no glasses, taken within 6 months
- Check/money order: $130 payable to "U.S. Department of State"
- Payment for $35 acceptance fee (many facilities accept cards)
Frequently Asked Questions
Collin County Clerk: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. USPS: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm. Always call or check the official website before visiting to confirm hours haven't changed.
Yes — both facilities above handle child passport applications. Children under 16 require both parents present or a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent. The child must attend in person. See our child passport guide.
Pay for expedited processing (+$60) when you submit at any local facility. For travel within 6 weeks, book directly at the nearest regional passport agency. See the expedited guide.