Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport
YOU MUST SUBMIT FORM DS-11 IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE: |
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If the above statements do not apply to you, you may be eligible to apply for a U.S. passport by mail! For more information, see How to Renew Your U.S. Passport. |
STEPS TO SUBMITTING FORM DS-11:
Read and understand Steps 1 and 2 before leaving this page. Please note, there are special requirements for minors under age 16 and minors age 16 and 17 when submitting Form DS-11.
STEP 1: Complete and Print Form
DO NOT SIGN Form DS-11 until you are instructed to do so at the Acceptance Facility.
- If completing Form DS-11 online, make sure that all of the entered information is complete and correct before printing. Print the completed form using black ink on one-sided pages.
- If completing Form DS-11 by hand, do so legibly and in black ink. Make sure that all of the entered information is complete and correct. Illegible applications may delay application processing times.
NOTE: Form DS-11 can also be obtained from your local Acceptance Facility or a Passport Agency.
STEP 2: Submit Completed Form In Person + Additional Documents
You must submit Form DS-11 and the additional required documentation in person at an Acceptance Facility or Passport Agency. Form DS-11 may not be submitted by mail.
NEED A U.S. PASSPORT IMMEDIATELY?
You should make an appointment to be seen at a Regional Passport Agency only if:
- The U.S. passport is needed in less than 2 weeks for international travel
- The U.S. passport is needed within 4 weeks to obtain a foreign visa
Contact the National Passport Information Center to make an appointment or locate a Passport Agency.
If you are overseas and need to apply for or renew your U.S. passport, please follow the instructions under the U.S. passport section in Tips for Americans Traveling Abroad. |