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Brownsville, Texas Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Brownsville, TX: Passport Offices & Application Process

Brownsville Main Post Office
1535 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville TX, 78520

Cameron County District Clerk
974 E Harrison St
Brownsville TX, 78520

In Brownsville, Texas there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Brownsville passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).

In addition to the 2 passport offices in Brownsville, there are (484) other passport offices in Texas from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Brownsville, Texas and Expedited Passport service options for Brownsville.

Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.


Passport Offices in Brownsville Texas

Showing 2 passport offices in Brownsville:

Brownsville Main Post Office

1535 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520

Cameron County District Clerk

974 E Harrison St
Brownsville, TX 78520


Other passport offices near Brownsville Texas

Los Fresnos Post Office - Los Fresnos - 6.6 Miles
Los Indios Post Office - Los Indios - 9.2 Miles
Harlingen Post Office - Harlingen - 14.1 Miles
La Feria Post Office - La Feria - 16.6 Miles
Combes Post Office - Combes - 17.6 Miles
Mercedes PO - Mercedes - 20.5 Miles
South Padre Island Branch - South Padre Island - 22.9 Miles
Sebastian Post Office - Sebastian - 24.2 Miles
Weslaco Post Office - Weslaco - 24.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Brownsville

These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.

Houston Passport Agency - 253.6 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 408.7 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 462.9 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 558.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 581.7 Miles



Brownsville, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Brownsville is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Brownsville or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.

* Anyone applying for a new passport in Brownsville will need to visit a passport office.
* Brownsville isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Brownsville

Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Brownsville or any other city in Texas or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Brownsville are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.


Passport Service for Cities Near Brownsville

Residents of the following cities that are close to Brownsville can consider using the passport office services in Brownsville for their passport application sealing needs.

El Tahuachal (Los Guerra) Tamaulipas, Tahuachalito Tamaulipas, El Tahuachal Tamaulipas, El Tahuachal (Encarnación Puentes) Tamaulipas, El Pedernal Tamaulipas, El Sabinito Tamaulipas, Villa Verde Tamaulipas, Soledad Tamaulipas, El Sabino (Napoleón Benavides) Tamaulipas, El Ebanito Tamaulipas, El Sabino Tamaulipas, Guadalupe (Juan Degollado) Tamaulipas, La Brigada Tamaulipas, Los Compadres Tamaulipas, El Dorado Tamaulipas, Doctor José Arredondo Tamaulipas, Juanillo Tamaulipas, Guadalupe Tamaulipas, Las Rusias (Aurora Coronado) Tamaulipas, El Ebanito (Juan Zamarripa) Tamaulipas

Passport Expediting in Brownsville, Texas

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Brownsville. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Brownsville, Texas

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Brownsville simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Brownsville contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Brownsville?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Brownsville and needing a passport is that there is no regional passport office nearby. If you need a passport quickly, you will have limited options. With most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 2 passport offices in Brownsville.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Brownsville to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Brownsville?

There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Brownsville, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). There are no regional passport issuing offices within 200 miles. You might want to consider using a private passport courier that can expedite your passport application.

How much does a passport cost in Brownsville?

Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.

Where to get passport photos in Brownsville?

One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Brownsville.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

Walmart Brownsville Supercenter - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
3500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville TX 78520
956-350-8132
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #2701 - Brownsville - (3.9 mi)
Photo Center
790 Alton Gloor Boulevard
Brownsville TX 78526
(956) 544-0213
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1020 - Brownsville - (5.1 mi)
Photo Center
1484 Ruben M Torres Senior Boulevard
Brownsville TX 78521
(956) 541-0167
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Brownsville - (5.5 mi)
Frontage Road Across From Lotus Inn Restaurant
1474 W Price Rd
Brownsville TX 78520
(956) 542-0513
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #10826 - Brownsville - (5.6 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Central & Boca Chica
1525 Central Blvd
Brownsville TX 78520
(956) 546-0476
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10465 - Brownsville - (5.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Village Center & Fm 802
2105 Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville TX 78526
(956) 504-3142
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Brownsville Supercenter - (5.7 mi)
Photo Center
2205 E. Ruben Torres Sr. Blvd
Brownsville TX 78526
956-509-2081
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Los Fresnos Supercenter - (6.3 mi)
Photo Center
1004 W. Ocean Boulevard
Los Fresnos TX 78566
956-233-1882
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Brownsville Supercenter - (6.9 mi)
Photo Center
2721 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville TX 78521
956-982-1252
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #2182 - Brownsville - (7.5 mi)
Photo Center
4531 Padre Island Highway
Brownsville TX 78521
(956) 542-1733
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99



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