Passport Acceptance Facilities in Travis County
Travis County encompasses Austin and is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The Travis County Clerk at 5501 Airport Blvd offers passport services by appointment, with limited walk-in capacity on a call-ahead basis. No on-site photo service — bring your own photo.
Austin's passport demand has surged with population growth. The Travis County Clerk typically books out 2+ weeks during spring. Austin's tech-worker population frequently needs passports for international business travel, creating consistent year-round demand.
Travis County Clerk
Limited — call same morning
No
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
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USPS Austin Downtown Station
Yes — limited morning walk-ins
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm
Travis5 (card accepted)
What to Bring to Your Travis County Appointment
No photo service at the Travis County Clerk — plan to get your passport photo in advance at a CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart near your appointment location. AAA Austin on Burnet Road also offers free passport photos for members.
- Completed DS-11 form (printed, filled out, NOT signed)Download free at travel.state.gov. Sign only when the agent instructs you at the appointment.
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyMust be issued by a state or county vital records office with raised seal. Hospital birth certificates are NOT accepted.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front-and-back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, taken within last 6 monthsNo on-site at the clerk. Available at the USPS location for $18. Also at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Photo near Austin.
- Check or money order: travis-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: travis-county00. Add Travis0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for Travis5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in Travis County
Walk-in availability at the Travis County Clerk: Limited — call same morning. For USPS in Travis County: Yes — limited morning walk-ins. Walk-in policies change seasonally and day-to-day. Always call the specific location on the morning you intend to visit and ask whether walk-ins are being accepted that day and whether the passport specialist is available. See our walk-in guide for full strategy.
Peak season (March through June) sees the most appointment demand in Travis County. If you're applying during this window, book as early as possible — or consider expanding your search to neighboring counties if local slots are full.
Passport Photos in Travis County
On-site passport photo services at Travis County Clerk: No. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Austin: CVS Pharmacy (travis-county6.99), Walgreens (travis-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (5501 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751.44), FedEx Office (travis-county4.99). Photos must be 2×2 inches, white/off-white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months, and printed on photo paper. See our complete photo guide.
Frequently Asked Questions — Travis County
Travis County Clerk: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm. Hours can change for holidays and staff schedules — always confirm directly with the facility before visiting. Call the facility or check their official website for the most current hours.
Yes — both the county clerk and USPS acceptance facilities in Travis County handle child passport applications. For children under 16, both parents (or one parent with a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent) must either attend or provide consent. The child must be physically present. See our child passport guide and DS-3053 guide for full details.
If you're traveling within 14 weeks, pay for expedited processing (+Travis County Clerk0) when you submit at any local acceptance facility. If you're traveling within 6 weeks, you qualify for an appointment at the nearest regional passport agency — which can process applications same-day or next-day. See our expedited passport guide for the full regional agency list and booking instructions.
As of February 2026, all library passport acceptance locations in Texas were removed from the State Department's acceptance facility program. The two options above — the Travis County Clerk and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in Travis County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.