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US Passport Agency · Houston

Houston Passport Agency

US Passport AgencyHoustonLast checked October 17, 2026
EmbassyPin is not affiliated with the US government. Passport services are free to apply for through official channels; government fees are paid directly to the State Department.

Appointments & urgent passports

The Houston Passport Agency serves customers with urgent international travel. Appointments: online (Online Passport Appointment System) or by phone at 877-487-2778.

Book in the Online Passport Appointment System →Or call 877-487-2778 Official agency page
  • Appointment only, for international travel within 14 calendar days, or if you need a foreign visa within 28 calendar days.
  • Appointments are free. The State Department is not affiliated with third-party appointment or booking services.
  • If you already applied and your travel became urgent, call 877-487-2778 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ET).
  • Bring: printed appointment confirmation, printed proof of international travel, your application form, supporting documents (original + photocopy of citizenship evidence and photo ID), a passport photo, and the fees (credit/debit card or contactless payment).
  • Closed on federal holidays.

Source: U.S. Department of State, travel.state.gov and Passport Agencies and Centers, checked October 17, 2026. Rules change – confirm on the official page before you go. The appointment system blocks automated checks, so that link is marked not auto-verified.

Address & hours

Address
George Thomas "Mickey" Leland Federal Building
1919 Smith Street, 4th Floor, Houston, TX 77002Source: U.S. Department of State, travel.state.gov
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, by appointment only; closed on federal holidaysSource: U.S. Department of State, travel.state.gov
Appointments
877-487-2778 · TDD/TTY 888-874-7793National Passport Information Center (U.S. Department of State)
Getting there
The State Department warns about parking scams near the building – check its page before you go.
Mailing address
U.S. Department of State, Houston Passport Agency, 44132 Mercure Cir., PO Box 1080, Sterling, VA 20166-1080Source: U.S. Department of State, travel.state.gov
Application numbers
Applications processed here start with 79 (per the State Department)

Pin location: Nominatim / OpenStreetMap (geocoded from the official address). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Not traveling within 14 days? Apply locally

Routine and expedited applications (Form DS-11 for first-time adults and children) are accepted at passport acceptance facilities across Houston – many post offices, public libraries and county clerk offices. Use the official locator to find one and check whether it needs an appointment:

Find a passport acceptance facility (iafdb.travel.state.gov) →

We don't copy the facility list; it changes often, so the official locator is the source of truth.

  • Passport agency appointments (urgent travel) travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    For international travel within 14 calendar days, or a foreign visa needed within 28 days. Appointments are free.

  • Online Passport Appointment System passportappointment.travel.state.gov not auto-verified

    Book an urgent-travel appointment at a passport agency or center. Blocks automated checks (Cloudflare challenge). travel.state.gov links to an "Online Passport Appointment System"; this is its passportappointment.travel.state.gov address. You can also call 877-487-2778.

  • Check application status passportstatus.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Track your passport application.

  • Expedited service & getting a passport fast travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Routine, expedited, urgent and life-or-death options.

  • Processing times travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Current routine and expedited processing times.

  • Passport fees travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Official fee tables and fee calculator.

  • Renew by mail (Form DS-82) travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Eligibility, Form DS-82, fees and where to mail your renewal.

  • Renew online travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Eligible adults can renew online. The State Department says the only official online renewal site is opr.travel.state.gov and warns about unofficial renewal sites.

  • First-time / new adult passport (Form DS-11) travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    First-time adults and anyone who cannot renew apply in person at an acceptance facility.

  • Children under 16 travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Both parents or guardians must normally be present; child passports cannot be renewed.

  • Lost or stolen passport travel.state.gov verified 2026-10-17

    Report a lost or stolen passport (online or Form DS-64) and apply for a replacement.

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Sources & verification

Disclaimer: EmbassyPin is not affiliated with the US government. Passport services are free to apply for through official channels; government fees are paid directly to the State Department. Always confirm details on travel.state.gov before visiting. Full disclaimer.