Apply for a U.S. Passport
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Apply in Person
If this is your first time applying for a US Passport
If you are under 16
If you were under 16 when issued your first US passport
If your previous US passport was issued over 15 years ago
If your current US passport was lost, stolen, or ;irreversibly ;damaged
If you have changed your name since your first US passport was issued and you cannot provide legal documentation of the name change
Fill Out Application for US Passport: Form DS-11
Fill out the form either online or download, fill out and print
DO NOT SIGN.
Provide your Social Secutiry number on the form
Failure to do so may result in processing delays.
Required Documents:
DS-11 Form: Application for a US Passport
Proof of US Citizenship
This can be one of the following: a previously issued undamaged US passport, a certified birth ;certificate ;issued by the city, state, or county; a ;consular ;report of birth abroad certification, a naturalization certificate, or a certificate of citizenship.
Proof of current (valid) identification
This can be ;a previously issued undamaged US passport, ;a valid driver's license, a naturalization certificate, or a current government or military ID.
Copy of all Identification documents
If you are applying out-of state you will need a second photo ID with name, address and document date of issue.
Payment
Processing charges for a US passport are from $135 (passport book) to $165 (passport book and card).
One passport Photo
Use a professional passport photo service. These can be found in most chain drugstores and photo-processing stores in the US The photos are relatively cheap, so it is ;recommended ;to get more than one.
Submit Completed DS-11 Form in Person
Bring the completed DS-11 form to an Acceptance Facility or Passport Agency.
Submit proof of citizenship documents with the DS-11 form
All documents will be returned to you.
Present all required Identification documents.
Submit Photocopies of Identification documents.
Submit Passport Photo.
Pay the applicable fee.
Only sign the completed DS-11 form when the Acceptance Agent instructs you to do so.
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