Passport Service Center

Passport services

A passport is a license to travel outside of the United States into or through other countries. A passport is required for all U.S. citizens, including infants, who intend to travel abroad by air.

New Applications

Options to File a New Application (DS-11) For a U.S. Passport:

Hours of Operation & Location:

Monday through Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(Excluding County Holidays)

District Clerk's Finance Division
Paul Elizondo Tower, 2nd Floor, Suite #230
101 W. Nueva St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Passport Service Center

How to Apply for a New Passport

Follow these steps and requirements to apply and acquire your new passport:

  1. Fill out Form DS-11
  1. Adult Passport Requirements
  1. Minor Passport Requirements
  1. Processing Times & Status

Renew a Passport

The U.S. Department of State requires you to renew your passport by mail. The Bexar County District Clerk's Office can only process passport renewals if a passport has been damaged.

If your passport has been damaged and needs a renewal, you must: 

  • Use the DS-11 application form.
  • Walk into our Passport Service Center to renew your damaged passport.
    • Bring your DS-11 Form, and
    • Bring a certified copy of your birth certificate, it MUST have both parents' names. 

For all standard renewals, please visit the U.S. Department of State's website to complete the renewal process by mail.

Passport Services


Additional Help

If you are unsure about any of the above information or require information about anything not explained above, please do not hesitate to contact us. The District Clerk’s Passport Acceptance Facility is located on the 2nd floor of the Paul Elizondo Tower, or you may call 210-335-2617 and ask to speak with a passport acceptance agent.