• Appointment confirmation number and instructions emailed to you by the National Passport Information Center when the appointment was scheduled.
• Printed proof of international travel
  • If you are flying internationally, you must provide a flight receipt or an itinerary. If you are traveling by land or sea to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean, you can provide a hotel reservation, cruise tickets, or international car insurance.
• Completed form(s)*
• All required supporting documents*
• One passport photo
• Application fee and expedite fee. We accept:
  • Major credit cards
  • Debit/Check card (not ATM cards)
  • Cash (exact amount only- no change provided)
  • Checks
  • Bank Draft or Money order

• If you are applying for a child under 16, both parents and child must be present to apply. You must submit documentation that shows parental relationship to that of the child applying for a passport.  See Children Under 16 for a full list of requirements and documents.

*The agency accepts all forms for first-time and renewal customers. Not sure what forms or supporting documents you need? Start at the Passport Application Wizard.

1. Upon arrival you will go through a security check on the 1^st floor of the building. Please do not bring any weapons, pocket knives, scissors and cigarette lighters. Do not bring food or drinks. Bringing large bags and electronics such as laptops will increase your time at the security check.  You will be asked to remove all metallic objects and place your belongings on the X-ray table. Expect the possibility of being requested to remove your shoes and other items as well.
2. After leaving the security screening area, proceed to the last set of elevators. Our office is on the 4^th floor.
3. Once on the 4^th floor, listen for instructions from the Uniformed Officers and proceed to the check-in window.  There you will be asked to keep your telephone on silent, and provide your confirmation, PIN, and telephone number.  Additionally you will be vetted to ensure you have completed the passport application and have all other required documents, including your printed travel itinerary, photograph, and original citizenship evidence.  For minor applicants, please know you are required to bring the child to the appointment and must have appropriate parental consent from all parents.
4. At the check-in window, you will be provided further instructions on how to proceed.

Please note: We may not be able to see you exactly at your appointment time.  An appointment does not guarantee that you will receive a passport.  Once we review your documents, we will provide you with instructions on your next steps.  Please complete your application before arriving at our agency; however, please do not sign the application.  During your appointment, we will request photocopies of your citizenship and identity documents, a passport photograph, and printed proof of international travel.  If you do not have these items when you arrive at our check-in window, your application process will be delayed. 

There are several parking locations in close proximity to the George Thomas "Mickey" Leland Federal Building. Most fees average $10. Additionally, there is metered parking available behind the building (on Pierce St). 

Please be aware that there are scammers in the area who engage with passport applicants regularly and make attempts to take your parking fees from you, we advise you to be vigilant and pay close attention before engaging with suspicious individuals in the surrounding area.  Also note, parking rules are strictly enforced around the agency, if you do not follow the instructions provided, your vehicle may be booted or towed.  Please pay close attention to signage and meter timeframes.