Required Forms:
COMPLETE FORM DS-11. Obtain at www.travel.state.gov (I want a form)
Form must be completed in BLACK INK only and contain NO CORRECTIONS.
If printed from website it must be SINGLE SIDED and look similar to printed form (spacing, margins, etc. cannot be changed).
Required documents:
EVIDENCE OF CITIZENSHIP
Pick one of the following - original document plus photo copy FRONT AND BACK required*
- Certified U.S. Birth Certificate (long form only)
- Naturalization Certificate
- Translated Foreign Birth Certificate if qualified applicant is applying under a Parent’s Naturalization, must also bring in child's foreign passport with stamp of lawful entry and child’s Resident Card (Green Card)
- Consular report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
- PREVIOUSLY ISSUED U.S. PASSPORT (if one has been issued)
PRIMARY FORM OF IDENTIFICATION
Pick one of the following— original document plus photo copy of the FRONT AND BACK required*
- Valid State Issued Drivers’ License
- Current U.S. Military I.D.
- Current Government Issued ID
- Previously issued, undamaged U.S. Passport
- School Issued ID (if applicant is 16-17 years and with a valid Drivers' License or Government ID
** If ID is from out of state, TWO forms of identification are required
PASSPORT PHOTO
Passport Photos must meet the standard passport requirements. ( 2” x 2” white background, no shadows , no glasses)
PASSPORT PROCESSING FEE
- MUST be a Personal Check or Money Order (cash or credit are not accepted for this fee
- Make check payable to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
- One Check per application
Depending on the option you need the fees are as follows: