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Apply for a Passport in Person
You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if at least one of the following is true:
- You are applying for your first U.S. passport
- You are under age 16
- Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16
- Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
- Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago
If none of the above statements apply to you, you may be eligible to Renew by Mail using Form DS-82.
Please note: If you are not in the United States, see Applying for a U.S. Passport from Outside the United States.
FAQs
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Do I have to make an appointment to apply at an acceptance facility?
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Some acceptance facilities require appointments and others do not. We recommend calling the acceptance facility ahead of time to verify their hours, acceptable forms of payment, and appointment requirements. Find your acceptance facility.
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Can I mail in my application or apply online?
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When applying using Form DS-11, you are not eligible to mail in your application. Additionally, the Department of State does not currently have the option to submit your passport application online.
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What if I want both a passport book and a passport card?
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You can apply for both a passport book and a passport card at the same time on Form DS-11, but you must pay both fees. Please see Passport Card for more information.
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How long will it take to get my passport?
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For up-to-date information on when you will get your passport, please see Processing Times. If you need your passport quickly, please see Get a Passport in a Hurry.
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I'm behind in child support. Can I get a passport?
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If you are behind in child support payments of $2,500 or more, you cannot get a U.S. passport. For more information, please see Child Support Payments and Getting a U.S. Passport.
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How will my passport book and/or card be mailed back to me?
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Newly-issued passport books are delivered using Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation, unless you pay for Priority Express return service at time of application.
All passport cards will be mailed using First Class Mail. Passport cards cannot be delivered using Priority Express.
Your citizenship evidence will be mailed back separately from your new passport.
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It states on my U.S. birth certificate that is it illegal to make a copy. What should I do?
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If you choose not to submit a photocopy, you may submit a second certified copy of your birth certificate. We will keep this second certified copy for our records.
Forms
Processing Times
Routine 6 Weeks
Expedited 2-3 Weeks
Watch this video on how to apply in-person for an adult U.S. passport!
Applying for your child’s U.S. passport? Watch this video!