Do you have any upcoming travel plans that involve acquiring a passport? The city announced its Passport Services office has moved to a new location in City Tower at 100 W. Houston St., Concourse. Access services — like new passport applications and passport photos — are by appointment only.

We broke down the process for you below.

Locations

Besides the passport office in City Tower, San Antonio has 16 passport offices. We listed a few below:

Arsenal Station, 1140 S. Laredo Street
Bexar County District Clerk, 101 West Nueva
Encino Park Station, 20403 Encino Ledge
Lockhill Station, 12951 Huebner Road

See the full list here.

How to apply

To apply for a U.S passport you must:

Make an appointment
Fill out this form
Provide evidence of U.S citizenship as well as a photocopy
Bring an official ID + a photo copy
Get your passport photo
Calculate your fees.

The U.S Department of State recommends applying six months prior to your travel.

Passport renewal

The Bexar County District Clerk's Office can only process passport renewals if a passport has been damaged. Follow this link for a step-by-step guide about renewing.

Pro tip: Staples offers passport photo services.