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Which counties does Mexico’s Dallas Consulate serve, and how do appointments vary by procedure?

Dallas serves 82 counties in northern Texas and publishes different rules for passports, consular cards, Civil Registry, notarial acts and other procedures. This guide maps jurisdiction and schedules so an appointment is not confused with a walk-in window.

Mexico’s Consulate General in Dallas has a broad jurisdiction, but it does not cover all of Texas: the office itself lists 82 counties in the north of the state. Its institutional history adds context to that regional role: the post opened in Fort Worth in 1918 and moved to Dallas in 1939. Today, its pages describe a mix of documentation, protection and community services for residents across a large territory.

A useful first step is to find your county on the official list. Then open the procedure page: passports, consular registration cards and voter ID applications require an appointment through MiConsulado; the site also describes specific windows for certified records available in the national database, OP-7 permissions and other processes. Birth registration for dual nationality, notarial acts and household-goods paperwork may require appointments and email coordination, depending on the case. The Banjercito module inside the building is an independent institution: vehicle permits are not processed directly by the consulate.

The office is at 1210 River Bend Drive, Dallas, TX 75247. Its schedule page gives different windows by service; for example, passport service has an early start and a morning access cutoff, while civil procedures may follow another window. Do not interpret the building’s opening period as walk-in availability. The portal says appointments are free and points to MiConsulado, while the emergency line is reserved for situations requiring protection.

We also found two general phone numbers on official pages: the office information page lists 214-705-2141, while the institutional directory shows 214-932-8670. Because that difference may matter to someone calling from far away, we flag it and recommend using the current appointment system first, which publishes its own phone and online channels. The individual procedure page remains the source for documents, fees and exceptions.

Public Google Maps opinions for this location include grateful accounts of successfully completed procedures as well as frustrating experiences involving requirements, waiting or visit coordination. These are individual cases and do not describe every department or service day. As practical guidance, the comments point toward preparation: confirm the correct entry channel, bring all originals and check whether the procedure is available on your appointment date.

The number of services and distances between northern Texas communities make it especially useful to verify both county and appointment type before driving. For an urgent matter requiring consular assistance, consult the protection channel; for routine paperwork, use the specific procedure page and do not confuse consular services with those offered by Banjercito in the same building.

We have gathered jurisdiction, schedules, services and access information in the Mexico Consulate General in Dallas profile.

Directions

The office is listed at 1210 River Bend Dr, Dallas, TX 75247. Before setting out, confirm the suite, hours and appointment requirements. Use the Google Maps listing and directions to plan your route.

Sources consulted

We checked this guide on October 18, 2026 against Mexico’s Dallas Consulate General, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its exact Google Maps listing. Hours vary by procedure and phone details differ across institutional pages; confirm current instructions before travelling.

Bottom line

Dallas’s jurisdiction covers 82 counties, not all of Texas; and its schedule depends on the procedure, not just the office’s general hours. Checking both, confirming MiConsulado appointments and bringing the official document checklist can prevent unnecessary travel across northern Texas.

Verification

Sources & references

Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.

  1. El Consulado: historia y circunscripción ↗ Primary source Consulado General de México en Dallas · Accessed October 18, 2026

    La sede explica su historia desde 1918, traslado a Dallas en 1939 y cobertura de 82 condados del norte de Texas.

  2. Circunscripción: condados del norte de Texas ↗ Primary source Consulado General de México en Dallas · Accessed October 18, 2026

    Lista oficial de los 82 condados bajo la jurisdicción de Dallas.

  3. Citas y horarios de atención ↗ Primary source Consulado General de México en Dallas · Accessed October 18, 2026

    Detalla por trámite cita, horario, procedimientos sin cita y limitaciones del módulo independiente Banjercito; actualizada el 23/01/2025.

  4. Matrícula consular ↗ Primary source Consulado General de México en Dallas · Accessed October 18, 2026

    Explica comparecencia personal, cita, requisitos y vigencia.

  5. Directorio institucional ↗ Primary source Consulado General de México en Dallas · Accessed October 18, 2026

    Publica 1210 River Bend Dr y un teléfono general distinto del que muestra la página informativa más reciente.

  6. Citas consulares ↗ Primary source Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México · Accessed October 18, 2026

    Portal oficial de citas para procedimientos consulares.

  7. El Consulado: historia y circunscripción ↗ Primary source Consulado General de México en Dallas · Accessed October 18, 2026

    Historia institucional y cobertura de 82 condados.

  8. Circunscripción ↗ Primary source Consulado General de México en Dallas · Accessed October 18, 2026

    Lista oficial de los condados atendidos.

  9. Citas y horarios ↗ Primary source Consulado General de México en Dallas · Accessed October 18, 2026

    Citas y horario por tipo de trámite.

  10. Google Maps — ficha exacta ↗ Secondary source Google Maps · Accessed October 18, 2026

    Valoración y reseñas observadas el 18/10/2026; métricas guardadas solo en metadatos.