San Marcos, TX

Passport office in San Marcos, TX

4 places in and around San Marcos accept passport applications. San Marcos has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Houston, about 155 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive.

Where to apply in San Marcos

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 4 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown San Marcos. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.

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 San Marcos that is about 155 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.

Nearest passport agencies to San Marcos

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.

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