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MISCELLANEOUS FAQs


How do I get my passport back?

You must have an order from a judge. You must present this to the Clerk's Office. Upon verification, the passport will be returned to you.

If you are convicted of a crime, your passport will be sent to the State Department one year from the date of conviction or on expiration of the passport, whichever occurs first. This retention period may be modified by order of a judge. See Miscellaneous Order No. 51.

How do I get my passport renewed or apply for a passport?

These matters are not handled by the federal district court. Please contact the appropriate office for your county.

  • Abilene: U.S. Postal Service (915) 673-6485
  • Amarillo: U.S. Postal Service (806) 379-2144
  • Dallas: State Court Passport Division (214) 653-6774
  • Fort Worth: U.S. Postal Service (817) 870-8103
  • Lubbock: U.S. Postal Service (806) 763-6408
  • San Angelo: U.S. Postal Service (915) 659-7776
  • Wichita Falls: U.S. Postal Service (940) 766-4188
I need to inquire about a custody dispute or divorce proceeding.
These matters are not handled by the federal district court. Please contact the appropriate office for your county.
Abilene Taylor County Domestic Relations Office (915) 674-1316
Amarillo Potter County District Clerk (806) 379-2144
  Randall County District Clerk (806) 655-6200
Dallas County Court Family Law (214) 653-7011
Fort Worth County Court Family Law (817) 884-2575
Lubbock Lubbock County District Clerk (806) 775-1623
San Angelo Tom Green County  District Clerk (915) 659-6579
Wichita Falls Wichita County District Clerk (940) 766-8190

 

Where can I go for answers to questions involving other government agencies or programs?

Contact the 24-hour automated Federal Information Line at 1-800-688-9889 or www.firstgov.gov.