Passport office in McAllen, TX
12 places in and around McAllen accept passport applications. McAllen has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Houston, about 300 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive.
Where to apply in McAllen
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 12 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown McAllen. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Mcallen Post Office
0 mi620 East Pecan Boulevard, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(956) 971-1701 · Book appointment
Mcallen Downtown Post Office
0 mi406 South 12th Street, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–3pm
(956) 994-9800 · Book appointment
Mcallen Downtown Parking Garage
0 mi221 S. 15th St., Mcallen, TX 78501 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
(956) 681-1450 · Book appointment
Hidalgo County District Clerks Office
5.9 mi100 N Closner,1st Floor, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 9am–3pm
Thu 9am–3pm
(956) 318-2200 · Book appointment
Edinburg Post Office
5.9 mi410 South Jackson Road, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
Sat 9:30am–11:30am
(956) 383-3866 · Book appointment
Mission Post Office
6.3 mi901 North Francisco Avenue, Mission, TX 78572 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(956) 585-1481 · Book appointment
Palmview City Hall
6.3 mi400 W. Veterans Blvd., Palmview, TX 78572 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
(956) 432-0319 · Book appointment
City of Alton
6.5 mi509 S Alton Blvd, Alton, TX 78573 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8:30am–4pm
Thu 8:30am–4pm
(956) 432-0760 · Book appointment
Hidalgo Post Office
7.7 mi920 East Coma Avenue, Hidalgo, TX 78557 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:45am–1:45pm
(956) 843-8685 · Book appointment
City of Edinburg
8.7 mi415 W University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78541 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
(956) 388-8205 · Book appointment
Donna PO
11.7 mi509 N D Salinas Boulevard, Donna, TX 78537 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 9am–11am
(956) 464-3443 · Book appointment
Penitas Post Office
13.6 mi500 Tom Gill Road, Penitas, TX 78576 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3:15pm
(956) 585-4655 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Houston Passport Agency. From McAllen that is about 300 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to McAllen
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Texas.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in McAllen?
There are 12 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of McAllen, including Mcallen Post Office and Mcallen Downtown Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in McAllen?
No. The nearest is the Houston Passport Agency in Houston, about 300 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in McAllen?
Not in McAllen itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Houston. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.