NEWS Staff Report
RIO HONDO—The Office of Cameron County District Clerk Laura Perez-Reyes, in partnership with the City of Rio Hondo, is hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rio Hondo Civic Center, 121 N. Arroyo Blvd., Rio Hondo.
The public is welcome to attend. To schedule an appointment, call (956) 544-0886 or email passport@co.cameron.tx.us. Walk-ins are welcome.
To ensure quick service, Perez-Reyes and her staff recommend that applicants complete sections 1-21 of the DS-11 application and gather all required documents before their appointment.
Passport applications are available at the Cameron County Courthouse, 974 E. Harrison St., Brownsville; at any U.S. Post Office; or online at www.travel.state.gov.
To apply for a passport, applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a long-form certified U.S. birth certificate, a prior U.S. passport (even if expired, as long as it is undamaged), a consular report of birth abroad, or a certificate of naturalization or citizenship.
A photo ID is required, such as a valid driver’s license (plus a second ID if issued in a different state), an undamaged U.S. Passport issued within the last 15 years, a Certificate of Naturalization, or a valid government or military ID.
Thirdly, applicants must submit a color photograph on thin, photo-quality paper, measuring two inches by two inches, with a white background. You can take pictures on-site for a fee.
Children under 16 must present their birth certificate, and both parents must be present with valid photo IDs. Alternatively, one parent may submit a signed, notarized DS-3053 or a signed DS-5525, depending on the situation.
Applicants ages 16-17 must provide proof 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.
Applicants must also make two separate payments; temporary checks are not accepted. Make checks and money orders payable to the U.S. Department of State.
Book fees are $130 for applicants 16 and older and $100 for applicants under 16.
Card fees are $30 for applicants 16 and older, or $15 for those under 16.
Book-and-card combination fees are $160 for applicants 16 and older and $115 for applicants under 16.
A second payment must be made to the District Clerk by one of the following methods: cash, check, money order, or credit card. Each application costs $35, plus $10 per photo.
Optional expedited services include $60 to the US Department of State, $22.36 in postage to the US Department of State, and $33.25 in postage to the District Clerk.
For questions or additional information, contact the Cameron County District Clerk’s Office at (956) 544-0886.