📍 TEXAS
Harris County District Clerk
County Government Office · Houston
Harris County District Clerk's passport acceptance window sits on the first floor of the Civil Courthouse at 201 Caroline Street, Suite 170 — a few blocks from the Houston Passport Agency and the downtown library cluster.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (appointments); schedule by calling 832-927-5690 or emailing passport@hcdistrictclerk.com |
|---|---|
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
Harris County District Clerk's passport acceptance window sits on the first floor of the Civil Courthouse at 201 Caroline Street, Suite 170 — a few blocks from the Houston Passport Agency and the downtown library cluster. The District Clerk's office is one of Houston's most established government acceptance points: it serves applicants who prefer a courthouse environment and want an alternative to the USPS network.
The facility handles new adult passports, child applications, and first-time applicants. Appointments are required and must be scheduled by phone (832-927-5690) or email (passport@hcdistrictclerk.com), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are not accepted. For anyone applying from the EaDo or Midtown corridors, this location on Caroline Street is easily paired with a visit to the Harris County Civil Courthouse if other legal paperwork is involved.
Houston offers a rare advantage for urgent cases: the Houston city guide notes that the Houston Passport Agency at 1919 Smith Street is within walking distance for travelers who need same-week service and qualify for an expedited appointment.
💡 Good to know
The District Clerk's office is appointment-only and has a narrower daily window than some USPS branches, so book early. Bring two separate fee payments — one made out to "Harris County District Clerk" and one to the "U.S. Department of State." Photo service is not offered here; bring two compliant 2×2 inch passport photos. For a complete list of acceptance facilities across the metro, see the Texas state passport guide.