Passport Acceptance Offices in Arlington, Texas

Arlington sits squarely between Dallas and Fort Worth in the heart of Tarrant County, and its passport needs are as busy as its stadiums. With the University of Texas at Arlington, Six Flags, and two major sports venues drawing residents and workers from across the metroplex, the city runs three USPS acceptance counters so applicants rarely have to leave town to submit paperwork.

Which office fits you depends on where you live. Downtown residents and UTA students are closest to the Arlington Main Post Office on E. South St. South Arlington families near the I-20 corridor will find the Bardin Road branch handiest, while the Oakwood office covers the northwest side toward the Fort Worth line. All three accept applications by appointment through the USPS scheduler.

If you are on a tight travel deadline, the Dallas Passport Agency at the Earle Cabell Federal Building downtown is the region's dedicated agency, roughly 20 miles east — about a 30-minute drive without traffic. It serves travelers with urgent international trips inside 14 days and is appointment-only. For routine applications, though, one of Arlington's local counters will handle everything you need.

For offices in other parts of the state, browse our Texas passport directory, which lists acceptance facilities city by city.

Every Arlington counter takes passports by appointment, so book at usps.com/scheduler before you go. Bring your completed DS-11 (leave it unsigned until asked), original proof of citizenship, a photo ID, and a photocopy of each. Children under 16 must appear in person with both parents or a notarized consent form. Need a branch in another city? Our Texas guide maps out acceptance offices statewide.