Passport Information

UPCOMING OFFICE CLOSURES
NOVEMBER 10, 2026 - CLOSING AT 4:00 P.M.
NOVEMBER 11, 2026 - IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERAN'S DAY
NOVEMBER 13, 2026 - WE WILL BE CLOSING AT 12:00 PM FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES
NOVEMBER 20, 2026 - WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 12:00 - 1:30 PM


** WE HAVE MOVED! WE ARE NOW LOCATED AT
 101 N. TRINITY ST., STE 107, DECATUR, TX 76234 
IN THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE **

The Wise County District Clerk's Office is excited to be a Passport Acceptance Facility starting January 5, 2026. 
We will process applications from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Friday on a walk-in basis. We have applications and additional forms available in our office. Please contact us at 940-627-5535 and select prompt 2, 3, or 4 for any additional questions.

PASSPORT FEES

  • Passport Application Fee - this fee varies based on age and type of processing you choose (routine vs. expedited). Please click here to calculate your passport application fee.
    1. Acceptable forms of payment per application: check or money order.
    2. Do not combine payments if you are getting more than 1 application processed.
  • District Clerk Processing Fee – the District Clerk’s office charges a $35.00 processing fee for each application. Our office is able to accept cash, money order, or check (personal or cashier’s).
  • The Passport Application Fee and District Clerk Processing Fee must remain separate – do not combine.

PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS

  • ADULT PASSPORT – 18+ NEVER HAD, EXPIRED MORE THAN 5 YEARS, LOST/STOLEN
    1. OFFICE VISIT REQUIRED
    2. Please bring the following to your Office Visit:
    3. Everyone applying for a passport must be present
    4. Expired or last passport (if applicable) OR Birth Certificate – Original or Certified Copy
    5. Valid Driver’s License
    6. Completed unsigned application
      • Application available on the U.S. Department of State’s Website
      • Print application single-sided (Passport agency cannot accept double-sided forms)
      • Complete form using black ink or black font only
      • Social Security Number must be on the application
      • Application must be signed at Acceptance Facility
      • One color passport photo, 2 inches by 2 inches
  1. Two (2) separate fees due with application
    • Passport Book and/or Card fees made payable to the U.S. Department of State (check or money order only - 1 per application)  
    • Application processing fee payable to Wise County District Clerk in the amount of $35.00 (cash, money order, or check) 
  • MINOR PASSPORT (16-17 YEARS OLD) 
    1. OFFICE VISIT REQUIRED
    2. Please bring the following to your Office Visit:
    3. One parent or guardian MUST be present with the minor at time of application
    4. Expired or last passport (if applicable) OR Birth Certificate - Original or Certified Copy
    5. Valid driver’s license or photo ID
    6. Completed Unsigned Application
      • Application available on the U.S. Department of State's Website 
      • Print application Single-Sided (Passport Agency cannot accept double-sided forms)
      • Complete form using black ink or black font only 
      • Social Security Number must be on the application
      • Application must be signed at Acceptance Facility
      • One color passport photo, 2 inches by 2 inches
    7. Two (2) separate fees due with application
      • Passport Book and/or Card fees made payable to the U.S. Department of State (check or money order only - 1 per application) 
    8. Application processing fee payable to Wise County District Clerk in the amount of $35.00 (cash, money order, or check)
  • CHILD PASSPORT (UNDER 16 YEARS OLD) 
    1. OFFICE VISIT REQUIRED
    2. Please bring the following to your Office Visit:
    3. Both parents or guardians MUST be present with the child at time of application
    4. Expired or last passport (if applicable) OR Birth Certificate - Original or Certified Copy
    5. Parent or Guardian valid driver’s license or photo ID
    6. Completed Unsigned Application
      • Application available on the U.S. Department of State's Website 
      • Print application Single-Sided (Passport Agency cannot accept double-sided forms)
      • Complete form using black ink or black font only 
      • Social Security Number must be on the application
      • Application must be signed at Acceptance Facility
      • One color passport photo, 2 inches by 2 inches

** If both parents or guardians cannot appear in person see “Show Parental Consent” for children under 16 section of U.S. Department of State’s Website for information on additional documentation required.

  1. Two (2) separate fees due with application
    • Passport Book and/or Card fees made payable to the U.S. Department of State (check or money order only - 1 per application)  
    • Application processing fee payable to Wise County District Clerk in the amount of $35.00 (cash, money order, or check) 
  • ADULT PASSPORT – 18+ RENEWAL EXPIRED LESS THAN 5 YEARS
    1. OFFICE VISIT NOT REQUIRED
    2. You must renew through the mail or online
    3. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s Website for details and instructions