Absolutely. Any U.S. citizen may apply for a U.S. passport with us.

View our updated safety guidelines for more information on how we are protecting visitor and staff.

At this time we are appointment only. Email abroad@tamu.edu to request an appointment.

Yes, please email abroad@tamu.edu to set up an appointment.

All staff and visitors (adults and children over five) are highly encouraged to wear a face mask while in the bulding. Per CDC guidelines, children under 2 should not wear a mask. 

Texas A&M University mask guidelines can be viewed here:
https://www.tamu.edu/coronavirus/index.html

Appointments are scheduled for an hour to ensure enough time for processing and cleaning between appointments. While most applications are executed within 30 minutes, those with multiple applicants or special circumstances may take longer.

The U.S. Department of State will not accept short-form birth certificates withour the "i". You will need to order a new Texas birth certificate. Please visit the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics website at https://dshs.texas.gov/vs/. Please request a long-form birth certificate as the "i" is not guarenteed on a short form.

You can also contact the office of vital stastics in the County of your birth and requst a new long-form birth certificate.

You may visit the Brazos County Courthouse or the College Station City Secretary. However, if you were not born in Brazos County, you will be issued a short form. The "i' is not gaurenteed on a short form. You will not know if you have the "i" until it is printed.

If you present an out-of-state ID, you must present an additional ID see the most common from the list below:

• Employee work ID
• Student ID
• Social Security card
• Voter registration card
• Selective Service (draft) card
• Medicare or other health card
• Credit card (will not be photocopied)
• Possibly other ID with a photograph

Currently the U.S. Department of State has stated that there will be delays. Routine passport processing is at 10-12 weeks. Expedited passport processing is at 4-6 weeks.

Processing times are subject to change. Check the Department of State passport website for up to date information.

If you do not receive your passport in that timeframe contact:
Phone 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY)

Previous passport timelines
Routine Processing takes 6-8 weeks and Expedited Processing takes 2-3 weeks. 

You may track the status of your application online at any time. Note: It takes 7-10 business days after applying for your passport to be tracked online. 

Yes. The Passport Agency will send your origianl proof of citizen ship along with any other original documentation back to you. It may be in a separate mailing from your new passport. If you do not receive the documents back within 10 days of your new passport: Phone 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY)

No. Every applicant mus apply for a new adult or minor passport in person, including minor/infant applicants.

No. The passport will be mailed to the mailing address indicated on the applicaiton. 

If your passport has been lost or stolen, you must complete a DS-64: Statement of Lost or Stolen Passport form. In addition you will have to reapply for a New Adult or Minor Passport. 

If you have reported your passport lost and you find it later, you may no longer use it to travel.

You must reapply for a new passport if the passport was damaged, washed, or other water damage. The damaged passport must be submitted with a note as to the cause of damage and an alternate proof of citizenship must be included (such as a birth certificate). Note: Water damaged passports may not looked damaged once dried, however the internal chip may be damaged and it is recommended to replace the passport.

Please contact your travel provider and ask them.

The passort card is the wallet-size travel document that can only be used to re-enter the United States at land border-crossings and sea ports-of-entry from Canada, Mexido, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. The card provides a less expensive, smaller, and convienent alternative to the passport book for those who travel frequently to these destinations or by sea. 

The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.

You may have both the book and the card.

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page on the Department of State Passport website or email us at abroad@tamu.edu.