New U.S. Passport Application
First-time applicants age 16 and over, Form DS-11

• Verifies your identity
• Verifies your documents are in order and collects the $35 Execution Fee
• Administers an oath in which you will swear that you are submitting true and correct information in support of your passport application. You will sign the application in front of the Acceptance Agent.

• One (1) unsigned DS-11
• One (1) unsigned Letter of Authorization
• Original proof of citizenship
• Proof of identity
• Proof of travel
• One (1) passport photo
• Statement regarding a damaged passport (if applicable)
• Check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State"

• One (1) copy of the DS-11
• One (1) signed copy of the Letter of Authorization
• Order confirmation - this will be available to print after you place your order

• Print two (2) copies of the (completed) passport application.
  • One will be presented to the Acceptance Agent to be used in processing your passport, and the second will serve as reference for us should there be questions regarding your application. 
• Do not sign the application until you are in front of the Acceptance Agent. (further details in Requirement 1 - Acceptance Agent Process)
• The application must be Completed Online - handwritten applications are not accepted.

• Need help with the DS-11 Application?
  • Download our DS-11 Passport Application Instructions
  • Common Passport Application Issues

Please print and complete two (2) copies of the Letter of Authorization

Important:

• All signature areas must be signed with black/blue pen. Electronic signatures will not be accepted.
• The letter must be printed on 8 1/2 x 11 size paper. No other size paper is accepted. 
• Passport applications for Minors, must enter child's name as applicant's name.

Submit one (1) recent passport photograph taken within the last 6 months.
Eyeglasses cannot be worn in your passport photo.
Please review the Passport Photo Style Regulations for additional information.

Provide ONE of the following:
 

• Previous U.S. Passport- If you have a previously issued US passport it must be submitted. If you cannot locate the passport you must apply for a lost passport.
  • If applicant is under the age of 18, the Original or Certified Birth Certificate document will have to be submitted together with previous passport (if any).
• Certified Birth Certificate issued by state, county or city (if born in US). Note: Applicants born in CA and TX must use the Long Form birth certificate. Birth abstracts are not accepted as proof of citizenship. 
• Certificate of Citizenship or FS-240, DS-1350 (if born outside the US)
• Certificate of Naturalization

• A front and back copy of your valid driver's license w/ photograph required.
• The driver's license must have been issued a minimum of 4 months ago.
• If you do not possess a driver's license or a driver's license that meets the requirements above then you must supply Alternate Proof of Identity

Provide a copy of one of the following. (Applicant's name must appear on documentation):

• Copy of a plane ticket to a foreign country or;
• Copy of travel itinerary indicating dates of international travel or;
• Business travelers may submit a [DOCUMENT!]

If your name has been legally changed you must submit an original or certified copy of one of the following:

• Marriage Certificate (marriage license not accepted) 
• Divorce Decree
• Government-issued document/court order indicating your legal name change under federal or state law.

You will write a check to the "US Department of State" for $216.87 (please write your date of birth on the memo line of the check).

Passport Cards- If you are also applying for a passport card you must send a check in the amount of $246.87 payable to the "U.S. Department of State". Passport cards cannot be expedited and will be mailed to the address indicated on your application.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FEES!
The Acceptance Agent may ask you to write a check for a different amount than we have instructed. If so, please contact us immediately to let us know.  This is very important as it allows us to ensure the timely processing of your passport application to meet your travel needs.

Starter checks (checks without a pre-printed address) and 3rd party checks are not accepted.

After you have met with the Acceptance Agent, hand fill out the Passport Application Shipment Checklist and include this in your shipping envelope.

Damaged or Mutilated Passport?

If your passport has been damaged or mutilated you must write a detailed statement explaining why or how your current passport was damaged. Your original signature must be on the statement.

The damaged or mutilated passport must be submitted so that it can be destroyed by the Department of State.

You cannot use the damaged or mutilated passport as proof of citizenship- an alternate form of proof must be submitted.