UT Dallas > Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services > U.S. Passport Services > Application Services

How to Apply for a U.S. Passport

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Required Documents

  • Application:
    • Unsigned DS-11 form (pdf) completed in black ink. Form must be printed single-sided. Blank forms are available on-site.
    • *Please note that the DS-11 form is used for first time applicants or those ineligible to renew by mail.
    • Please make sure to review the additional forms for special situations here.
  • U.S. Citizenship Document
    • If you will be presenting a Texas birth certificate, it is recommended that you submit the long-form version to prevent any processing delays. You can order a certified copy of a Texas birth certificate online or in person. Find more information at the Birth Records webpage of the Texas DSHS.
  • Valid Photo ID
    • Be prepared to present at least 2 types of IDs.
    • Your Social Security Card, although not required, can be used to supplement as an additional form of ID if needed.
    • *Please note that you will have to provide your SSN on the application form.

For full details and requirements, visit the U.S. Department of State.

Additional Requirements

  • One passport photo – may be taken on-site.
  • Check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State.
  • Debit or credit card for The University of Texas at Dallas Acceptance Facility execution, photo and copy fees.
  • If your legal name has changed, then be prepared to present additional documentation such as a marriage certificate or court documents certifying the legal name change. If you had a passport in the past and your legal name has changed since then, please review the U.S. Department of State website for details on how to update your passport.

Passport Renewals

UT Dallas Passport Services accepts the form DS-11, which can be utilized for first-time applicants, and for applicants who are unable to renew their previously issued passport by mail. To determine if you are eligible to renew your passport by mail, please visit the U.S. Department of State.

Passports for Minors (15 years and younger)

For minors under 16, photo IDs of both parents are required along with proof of parental relationship, such as an original birth certificate. The children and their parents will need to be present. If one of the parents is unable to attend the appointment, additional documentation may be required. For full details and requirements, visit the U.S. Department of State for more information.

Fees

Department of State

The following application fees must be made by check or money order, made payable to the U.S. Department of State (one check per application). Please visit the official Department of State website for the most up-to-date fees.

  • Adult Passport Book (Age 16 and older)
  • Adult Passport Card (Age 16 and older)
  • Minor Passport Book (Age 15 and younger)
  • Minor Passport Card (Age 15 and younger)
  • Optional Expedite Fee
  • Optional 1-2 Day Delivery Fee

University of Texas at Dallas

Execution, Photo, and Copy Fees must be paid by credit or debit card to University of Texas at Dallas Passport Acceptance Facility:

  • Execution Fee per application – $35
  • Passport Photo Print for non-UTD members – $15
  • Passport Photo Print for UTD members- $7 (must show Comet Card)
  • Photocopy Fee- $2 per application
  • Digital Photo – $7 (These will not be cropped to size requirements)
  • Additional Sheet of Photo Prints – $5 each
  • Optional 1-2 Day Outbound priority mail express shipping– Fees can vary based on USPS rates

Processing Times

You can find processing times on the U.S. Department of State website.

If you have already applied, you can visit the Online Passport Status System to check your application status.

If you are in urgent need of your passport, then you might be able to Make an Appointment at a Passport Agency.