PRESS Staff Report
The Cameron County District Clerk’s Office, in partnership with the City of Port Isabel, is hosting a Passport Fair on Sat., July 26, 2025, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Port Isabel Community Center, 213 N. Yturria St., Port Isabel.
The fair is open to the public. For appointments, call (956) 544-0886 or email passport@co.cameron.tx.us. Walk-ins are also welcome.
To ensure prompt service, Cameron County District Clerk Laura Perez-Reyes and her staff recommend that individuals interested in acquiring their passport complete sections 1-21 of the DS-11 passport application and have all required documentation listed before their appointment.
Passport applications can be obtained at the Cameron County Courthouse, 974 E. Harrison St., in Brownsville, at any U.S. Post Office, or online at www.travel.state.gov.
To qualify for and acquire a passport, applicants are required to provide evidence of U.S. Citizenship in the form of a Long Form Certified U.S. Birth Certificate, a previous U.S. Passport (which may be expired but must be undamaged), a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship.
A photo identification is needed in the form of a valid driver’s license (plus a second ID if issued in a different state) or undamaged U.S. Passport (if issued less than 15 years ago), a Certificate of Naturalization, or a Valid
Government or Military ID.
Thirdly, applicants are required to have a color photograph with a white background, two inches by two inches in size, and printed on thin, photo-quality paper. Pictures may be taken onsite.
Children under 16 years old must present their birth certificate, and both parents must be present with photo ID. Alternatively, one parent must have a signed, notarized DS-3053 or a signed DS-5525, depending on the circumstances.
Applicants aged 16 to 17 years old require evidence of U.S. Citizenship, and one parent must be present with a photo ID, unless the applicant has an acceptable photo ID and submits parental consent.
Two separate payments are required, and no temporary checks will be accepted. Checks and money orders can be made payable to the US Department of State.
Book fees for applicants 16 years and older are $130 and $100 for applicants under 16 years of age.
Card fees are $30 for applicants 16 years of age and older, or $15 for applicants under 16 years of age.
Book and card combination fees are $160 for applicants 16 years of age and older, or $115 for applicants under 16 years of age.
A second payment must be issued to the District Clerk in the form of either cash, check, money order, or credit card. Each application costs $35 and an additional $10 per photo.
For questions or more information, contact the Office of the Cameron County Clerk at (956) 544-0886.
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