Galveston County District Clerk’s Office accepts passport applications on behalf of the United States Department of State. 

Fees and payment 

Acceptance fee $35.00. 

$45.83 (Acceptance Fee + Photo 10.83) 

Passport photos 

Passport photos are available each location for $10.00 plus tax per photo set.  

Fees and Payment - District Clerk

Acceptance fee $35.00 

$45.83 – acceptance Fee + photo ($10.83) 

Cash, check, or money order/cashier’s check accepted.  Make checks payable to "Galveston County District Clerk"

Fees and Payment - US Department of State

Adult 16+ Years Passport Book:

$130.00 (6-8 Weeks) 

$190.00 ($130 + $60 Expedite; 2-3 Weeks) 

$209.53 ($130 + $60 Expedite; + $19.53 Overnight Return; 2-3 Weeks w/ 2-Day return) 

Child 15 Years and Under Passport Book:

$100.00 (6-8 Weeks) 

$160.00 ($100 + $60 Expedite 2-3 Weeks) 

$179.53 ($100 + $60 Expedite + $19.53 Overnight Return;  2-3 Weeks w/ 2-Day return) 

Adult 16+ Years Passport Card (Cannot Fly):

$30.00 (6-8 Weeks)

$90.00 (2-3 Weeks)

Child 15 Years and Under Passport Card (Cannot Fly):

$15.00 (6-8 Weeks)

$75.00 (2-3 Weeks)

Check or money order/cashier’s check only  

Separate check required for each application.  

Make checks payable to “US Department of State” 

For more information, visit the U.S. Department of State.

Additional Resources

• Application Requirements
• Check Application Status
• Acceptance Locations
• Request for Copies of Documents (PDF)

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