District Clerk

You can apply using a DS-11 form regardless if you are a first time applicant or renewing a passport. You can find the required documentation and fees list that are necessary to apply by visiting the following link: Passport Applications | Fort Bend County

Appointments for our Richmond Passport Office can be made from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday via the following link District Clerk | Fort Bend County, TX or by calling 281-341-4517. Walk In’s are accepted between 8am-4pm Monday- Friday. Please note this excludes county holidays. Appointments for our Sienna Annex can be made from 8am-4pm using the following link District Clerk | Fort Bend County, TX or by calling 281-238-3279. Walk’s In’s are accepted from 8am-4pm Monday-Friday (This office closes from 12pm-1pm for lunch). Please note this excludes county holidays.

All applicants must appear in person. If the minor is under the age of 16, it is also required that both parents be present with a form of identification. If only one parent can be present, the parent that is accompanying the minor must have a signed and notarized DS-3053: Statement of Consent Form from the non-applying parent. A photo copy of the front and back of the non-applying parent’s identification that was used in front of the notary will also need to be submitted with the form.

The cost of your passport depends on how fast you need it, and if you want a passport book, passport card, or both documents. A list of current fees is provided by visiting the following link: Passport Fees

The Passport Application Fee that goes to the U.S. Department of State can be paid via check or money order only. The Federal Execution Fee that goes to our office can be paid via Cash, Money Order, or Card. Please note there is a convenience fee of $2.49 if using a card.

Money orders can be purchased at our office via cash only. Please note there is a $3.00 fee per money order issued.

Current processing times can be obtained by visiting the following link: Processing Times for U.S. Passports

If you are needing to travel within 14 days, you can make an appointment at your nearest U.S. Department of State Regional Office and see the required documents and fees by visiting the following link: Make an Appointment at a Passport Agency or Center

Photos can be taken at our Richmond Office and Sienna Annex for a fee of $15.00 per applicant via cash, money order, or card. Please note there is a convenience fee of $2.49 if using a card.

Status updates are available by visiting the following link: Get your Passport Application Status

Information on name changes can be obtained by visiting the following link: Name Change for U.S. Passport or Correct a Printing or Data Error

You must report your passport lost or stolen either online or in person when you apply for a new passport. You are not able to request a replacement for the one that was lost or stolen. You will need to apply in person. The steps to apply for a new passport can be obtained by visiting the following link: Apply for your First Passport as an Adult