Apply for a U.S. Passport

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 printDO NOT SIGN.
• Provide your Social Secutiry number on the formFailure to do so may result in processing delays.

Required Documents:

• DS-11 Form: Application for a US Passport
• Proof of US CitizenshipThis 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) identificationThis 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 documentsIf you are applying out-of state you will need a second photo ID with name, address and document date of issue.
• PaymentProcessing charges for a US passport are from $135 (passport book) to $165 (passport book and card).
• One passport PhotoUse 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 formAll 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.