Passport Acceptance Facility
Office of International Programs
We may close on short notice by order of Campus Officials. We will contact via email and/or phone if a reschedule becomes mandatory. Please make sure the number and email you provide at time of appointment is valid and that your message inboxes for both are not too full so we can reach you. Thanks!
How to Apply
- Book an appointment
- Select the service you need. Select the day and time. Enter accurate contact details.
- Notate how many applicants we should expect in the blank with the appropriate age range (not to exceed 3 per appointment).
- For example: in the # of minors/16-17/18+ boxes, we expect to see a number between 0-3, NOT the age of applicants.
- If you know what types of Department of State services you need, you can indicate with a yes/no response, or leave it blank.
- If you cannot receive text messages or wish to opt out of the text reminder, indicate by typing "no".
- If you would like to provide additional information or input you think we will find helpful, please use the comment box.
- Complete the DS-11 Application
- DS-11 Application is for first time, minor, previous passport lost/stolen, previous passport expired over 5 years ago
- This is the only application we are authorized to handle
- Additional forms like the Lost/Stolen Passport Report, Statement of Consent for Issuing a Passport to a Child form, etc are usually submitted alongside the DS-11 and serve as accompaniments to the DS-11, thus we will accept them
- We will not review other application forms like the DS-82 and DS-5504 which must be submitted by the applicant.
- Renewals can learn more here
- Collect required documents
- Certified citizenship document that is valid for passport applications - just because it's all you've ever had, doesn't mean it is the proper form for passport issuance. Please compare your document to the examples we have here.
- Valid photo ID - If you present an out-of-state ID, you must present an additional ID. Parents note: Minors are identified by the parents as they appear on the child's birth certificate, or by certified court order/guardianship paperwork.
- Collect and prepare any additional forms that may be needed, based on applicants situation, like non-appearing parent, mailing address different from ID, previous marriages, etc.
- Get an acceptable photo, or we can take it for you if you've indicated the need in your appointment booking
- Make sure to have proper forms of payment so you don't have to reschedule - DOS and UT Tyler are not one and the same, so both receive individual payments
- Make sure everyone applying comes to the appointment - 3 max per appointment!
I need specifics on...
Adult Application | Minors (under 16) | 16-17 year olds | Proof of Citizenship | Proper ID
Previous Marriages | Renewing a Passport | Proper Payment | Everything
U.S. Department of State
View the official DOS website to obtain all necessary forms. Contact direct at 1-877-487-2778
for status updates.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions with answers are listed here

About Us
The Office of International Programs serves as a Passport Acceptance Facility for the UT Tyler community and the general public. OIP is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to execute and mail-in Form DS-11 passport applications. Passport and immigration-style photos are available for purchase separately, providing a convenient service to anyone filing a government application, including international students applying for practical training authorizations.
We are open to the public and happily serve our students, faculty and staff, East Texas community, state, and surrounding-state citizens.
Hours and Contact
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No walk-ins.
Monday - Friday
Appointment Only - Availability generally between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Contact us!
Email (recommended method!): passport@uttyler.edu. Email is the best method of contact.
Facebook: Find us here or Messenger us.
Call: 903.565.5701.
Text: 430.201.4644
You can find answers to most questions here on our website or at travel.state.gov.