Texas Border Business
A price increase by the U.S. Postal Service in the Priority Mail Express delivery service fee for passports went into effect on Friday, June 28, 2024. The price changed from $19.53 to $21.36. Priority mail express delivery service means applicants expedite their passport delivery to one to two days after it has been processed, instead of the five to seven days that regular mail may take.
The City of McAllen Passport Facility is located at 221 S. 15th St. Walk-ins are accepted on a first come, first-serve basis Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If an appointment is preferred, please call ahead to (956) 681-1450.
Other U.S. passport book or card requirements are listed below:
- Application Form DS-11 must be completed in black ink only.
- Applicant must be present at time of processing.
- Children 15 years of age and younger must be accompanied by both parents. Children 16 and 17 years of age must be accompanied by one parent. 18 years of age or older must present their own valid Texas Identification or Driver License. If one parent is unavailable at the time of the appointment, Form DS-3053 must be completed, notarized and submitted with the application along with a copy (front and back) of absent parent’s identification.
- Certified Birth Certificate, (Long Form) or Certificate of Naturalization
- Photocopy of proof of citizenship and identification, front and back. Copy can be made for $1 on site.
- One 2 inch by 2 inch color photograph; available on site for $18 cash.
- Valid I.D. with photo and signature
- U.S. Driver’s License or Identification Card
- Visa Laser
- U.S. Passport/Mexican Passport
- Consular I.D.
- Passport fees must be paid only in the form of a check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State
- Processing and photo fees can be paid in the form of cash.
Web Page: www.travel.state.gov
