Thursday, July 15, 2010

U. S Passport Office in Dallas & How to Schedule an Appointment

Schedule an Appointment at the Dallas Passport Agency

Information Furnished by Lal Varghese, Attorney at Law, Dallas

Schedule an Appointment at the Dallas Passport Agency only if:
· You need your U.S. passport in less than 2 weeks for international travel
· You need your U.S. passport within 4 weeks to obtain a foreign visa
Where can I apply if these requirements do not apply to me?
Make an appointment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using our automated appointment system at 1-877-487-2778 .
Appointments Available From8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Monday through FridayExcluding Federal Holidays
AddressEarle Cabell Federal Building1100 Commerce St, Suite 1120Dallas, TX 75242
When You Arrive for Your Appointment
1. Arrive on time
· You will not be admitted more than 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment time
· You will not be admitted more than 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment time
2. Take the elevator to the 11th floor, Suite 1120
3. You will be required to pass through building security screening and metal detectors
· Weapons are prohibited. See Title 18, United States Code, Section 930 .
4. Check-In at Information Desk
· You must present your Social Security Number or Appointment Confirmation Number to verify your appointment
· You must present proof of international travel within 2 weeks of the appointment or proof of emergency abroad
5. Receive your queue number and take a seat
· The public waiting area is limited to applicants, required witnesses, and those accompanying minors, disabled applicants, or serving as interpreters
Directions
Driving Directions
From the South: Take I-45 North to the Main Street West/Elm Street Exit (Exit 284B). Take the Elm Street ramp. Turn slight left onto Elm Street. Turn left onto North Griffin Street. Turn left onto Commerce Street.
From the North: Take North Central Expressway/US-75 South. Merge onto TX-366 West/Woodall Rodgers Freeway West (Exit 1A) toward I-35E South/Waco. Take the exit toward Field Street. Stay straight to go onto McKinney Avenue/Woodall Rodgers Freeway. Turn left onto North Field Street. Turn slight right onto North Griffin Street. Turn left onto Commerce Street.
From the East: Take I-30 West/US-67 South. Take the I-45 South Exit (Exit 47B) toward US-75 North/Houston/McKinney. Take the Exit toward US-75 N/McKinney. Take The Main Street West/Elm Street Exit on the left. Take the Elm Street ramp. Turn slight left onto Elm Street. Turn left onto North Griffin Street. Turn left onto Commerce Street.
From the West: Take I-35E South/US-77 South. Take the Commerce Street East Exit (Exit 428E) toward Reunion Boulevard. Turn slight right onto Commerce Street. Take the Commerce Street Ramp. Stay straight to go onto Commerce Street.
From DFW Airport: Start out going South on International Parkway South/TX-97 Spur South. Merge onto TX-183 East toward Irving/Dallas. TX-183 East becomes I-35E South/US-77 South. Take the Commerce Street East Exit (Exit 428E) toward Reunion Boulevard. Turn slight right onto Commerce Street. Take the Commerce Street ramp. Stay straight to go onto Commerce Street. (Travel time approximately 25 minutes)
From Dallas Love Field Airport: Exit airport and turn right onto Mockingbird Lane. Merge onto I-35E South/US-77 South via the ramp on the left. Take the Commerce Street East Exit (Exit 428E) toward Reunion Boulevard. Turn slight right onto Commerce Street. Take the Commerce Street Ramp. Stay straight to go onto Commerce Street. (Travel time approximately 15 minutes)
Parking:There are parking lots on the corner of Commerce and S. Griffin St. in front of the Federal building; behind the Federal building at S. Griffin and Jackson St.; and at S. Griffin and Wood Street. Daily parking rates in the area range from $6 – $10 depending on location. Parking Rates subject to change without notice.
Important Information
· There is no charge for an appointment at a passport agency. Customers should not pay anyone or any business making such a charge.
· For information on what you need to bring to your appointment, see How to Apply In Person.

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