Passport Acceptance Offices in Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock, the Hub City of the South Plains and the seat of Lubbock County, gives travelers three distinct ways to apply for a passport. Which one fits depends on who you are and where you already spend your day.

If you are downtown for errands or court business, the Lubbock County District Clerk at the courthouse and the historic Downtown Station post office on Avenue L are both a short distance apart. Red Raiders and their families, meanwhile, will find the Texas Tech University passport office on Indiana Avenue the most convenient, especially when a study-abroad or program deadline is looming.

There is no regional passport agency on the South Plains. The nearest one is the Dallas Passport Agency, roughly 345 miles and a five-hour-plus drive east along US-84 and I-20, and it serves urgent, appointment-only travel within about two weeks. For most Lubbock residents, applying at a local acceptance office and choosing routine or expedited service by mail is far simpler than making that trip.

Across all three offices, first-time applicants and children apply in person using Form DS-11, while eligible adults renewing a recent, undamaged book can usually mail Form DS-82 instead. Call your chosen office to confirm appointment rules before you go.

Spring break and the run-up to summer are the busiest stretches in Lubbock, so book your appointment a few weeks out. Bring an original or certified proof of citizenship, a valid photo ID and a photocopy, and separate payment for the State Department fee and the acceptance fee. You can compare all the Lubbock passport offices before choosing.