PRESS Staff Report
The Office of Cameron County District Clerk Laura Perez-Reyes, in partnership with the City of Port Isabel, will host a Passport Fair on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Port Isabel Community Center, 213 N. Yturria St., Port Isabel.
The fair is open to the public. To schedule an appointment, call (956) 544-0886 or email passport@co.cameron.tx.us. Walk-ins are welcome as well.
To ensure quick service, Perez-Reyes and her staff recommend that individuals applying for a passport 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, provided 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. Pictures can be taken 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.
Two separate payments are required, and temporary checks will not be accepted. Checks and money orders should be made 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 to the District Clerk must be made 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 more information, contact the Cameron County District Clerk’s Office at (956) 544-0886.