Passport Acceptance Facility
Contact Us
Passport Acceptance Facility
3620 Varsity Drive
Tyler, TX 75701
Office Hours:
Appointment Only
800 UT TYLER
Ph: 903.565.5701
passport@uttyler.edu
UT Tyler Passport Office
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.
How to Apply
Passports services are available by appointment only. Kindly note appointments are only available to book two weeks in advance. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Note: One appointment can accomodate 3-family members maximum.
Book Your AppointmentComplete the DS-11 Application if at least one of the following is true:
- I am applying for my first U.S. passport
- I am under age 16
- My previous U.S. passport was either:
- issued under age 16;
- issued more than 15 years ago;
- lost, stolen, or damaged
Note: You cannot renew a passport for a child under age 16. You must apply again in person. Both parents or guardians must give their approval for a child to receive a passport and must be present with the child when applying. If one or both parents or guardians cannot be present with the child, you will need to show us more documents. Refer to the next step for more information.
DS-11 Application for a U.S. Passport
If none of the above statements apply to you, then you may be eligible to apply using form DS-82 or DS-5504 depending on your circumstances. For more information, visit travel.state.gov.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- Proper identification
- Passport photo (available onsite for $15)
- Check (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" (Refer to U.S. Department of State fees below.)
- Credit card for UT Tyler facility fees (Refer to UT Tyler fees below.)
- Determine any special circumstances
Paid by CHECK or MONEY ORDER
Passport Fees
| What are you applying for? | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult (16+ years old) Passport Book | $130 |
| Adult (16+ years old) Passport Card | $30 |
| Minor (15 and younger) Passport Book | $100 |
| Minor (15 and younger) Passport Card | $15 |
U.S. Department of State fees are subject to change. For current passport fees, visit travel.state.gov.
Optional Add-ons
| Need your passport in a hurry? | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expedited Processing Fee (paid per application) | $60 |
| 1-2 Day Return Delivery (paid per application) | $22.05 |
U.S. Department of State fees are subject to change. For current passport fees, visit travel.state.gov.
Note: We prefer that each child has a separate check or money order. If a family applying together only has one check or money order, we will accept it.
Paid by CREDIT CARD
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Execution Fee (paid per application) | $35 |
| Passport Photo Fee (optional; paid per application) | $15 |
FAQs
Passport Book
Valid for international travel by air, sea, or land.
Passport Card
Valid for land and sea entry from Canada, Mexico, Carribbean, and Bermuda. NOT valid for international travel by air.
Appointments are only available to book two weeks in advance. If you are unable to find an appointment, you may apply at a nearby acceptance facility.
This depends on the processing time selected, either routine or expedited. Kindly note that mailing times are not included in processing times. Consider the total time it will take to receive your passport when you are booking travel.
Get Your Processing TimeYes, accessible parking is available at 2611 Old Omen Rd.