Post office
Gainesville Post Office
321 E. California Street, Gainesville, TX 76240
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible

1 passport acceptance location in Gainesville. 1 take passport photos on site and 1 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
The Desert Southwest
Post office
321 E. California Street, Gainesville, TX 76240
If nothing in Gainesville fits your schedule, these nearby Texas cities also have acceptance facilities.
Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Gainesville — post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other government offices authorized to review your documents, witness your signature, and seal your DS-11 application packet for the U.S. Department of State. First-time applicants, minors under 16, and anyone replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged passport must apply in person at one of these Gainesville locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
1 of the 1 facility in Gainesville take compliant 2×2 inch passport photos on site, so you can apply and be photographed in a single trip. 1 location accepts walk-ins without an appointment, though published hours can differ from photo or acceptance counter hours. Always bring proof of U.S. citizenship, a photo ID, and payment for both the State Department fee and the facility's $35 execution fee.
If you are traveling within 14 days (or 28 for a foreign visa), an acceptance facility is not enough — you will need an appointment at a regional passport agency. Our Texas page lists the nearest options, and each Gainesville listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.