Passport Forms
Reminders for Printing Your Application
- Make sure the image of the application covers the entire page.
- Use vertical, portrait format. Do not print your form horizontally. Doing so will cause delays with your application.
- Print your form single-sided on 8.5 inch by 11 inch letter-sized paper. We do not accept double-sided forms.
- The only handwritten marks we will accept when you use the Form Filler tool are your original signature and date.
Most Common Forms for a U.S. Passport
- Fill out our primary application forms using our Form Filler.
- Use the Form Filler to save time and reduce the chance of errors when we scan your handwritten form.
- The Form Filler will create the correct form for you based on the data you enter. Double check the information you entered for your date of birth and previous passport issuance date if you did not get the form you expected to receive.
- If you are experiencing technical issues with our Form Filler, download a PDF and complete your form by hand.
- Visit the webpage of the U.S. embassy or consulate if you are applying for a U.S. passport while in a foreign country.
- You should complete this form if you’re applying for the first time, you’re applying for your child who is under age 16, or you don’t meet our requirements to renew your passport. Print the form but do not sign it until you are instructed to do so.
2. Renewal Application (DS-82)
- You should complete this form if you meet our requirements to renew your passport. Keep in mind that children under age 16 cannot renew their passports and must apply using Form DS-11. Make sure to sign and date the form after you print it.
3. Data Corrections, Some Name Changes, and Limited-Validity Passports (DS-5504)
- You may be eligible to use this form if you need to change or correct your passport, or you need to replace a passport that was limited to less than 10 years validity (which is the normal validity period for an adult’s passport.) Make sure to sign and date the form after you print it.
Forms for Special Situations
- You should complete this form if you lost your passport or it has been stolen. To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must apply in person and submit Form DS-11 in addition to Form DS-64.
2. Statement of Consent for Issuing a Passport to a Child (DS-3053)
- You should complete this form if one parent or guardian cannot go with the child to apply in person for the child’s passport. The parent or guardian should submit this special form in addition to their child’s application (DS-11).
3. Statement of Special Family Circumstances (DS-5525)
- You should complete this form if one parent or guardian cannot locate the other parent or guardian. The parent who is applying should submit this special form in addition to their child’s application (DS-11).
4. Statement You Did Not Receive Your U.S. Passport (DS-86)
- You should submit this form only if we mailed your passport and you did not receive it within two weeks of us mailing it. Call the National Passport Information Center and the customer service representatives will walk you through this form.
Passport Fees
What fees should I pay?
I’m an adult (16 and older) and I’m applying for the first time
You will need to pay two fees – an application fee and an acceptance fee. Our Apply in Person page has more information on how to submit your application.
| Product | Form Filler | Application Fee | Execution (Acceptance) Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Book | DS-11 | $130 | $35 |
| Passport Card | DS-11 | $30 | $35 |
| Passport Book & Card | DS-11 | $160 | $35 |
I’m an adult (16 and older) and I’m renewing my passport
Adults (16 and older) residing in the U.S. may be eligible to renew their passport. Most applicants age 16-17 must apply in-person using Form DS-11 because their previous passport was issued before they turned age 16.
| Product | Form Filler | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Book | DS-82 | $130 |
| Passport Card | DS-82 | $30 |
| Passport Book & Card | DS-82 | $160 |
My child is under 16 and I’m applying for his or her passport
All children must apply in person. You will need to pay two fees – an application fee and an acceptance fee. For more information on a passport for a child, please see Children Under 16.
| Product | Form Filler | Application Fee | Execution (Acceptance) Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Book | DS-11 | $100 | $35 |
| Passport Card | DS-11 | $15 | $35 |
| Passport Book & Card | DS-11 | $115 | $35 |
I’m changing or correcting my passport
| Service I need | How much do I pay? | What form should I submit? |
|---|---|---|
| Name Change | Use our Fee Calculator to learn how much you owe | It depends on your situation since you may need to complete either Form DS-11, DS-82, or DS-5504. Please see the Change or Correct a Passport Page for details on which form you need to submit. |
| Correct Data Error | $0 | DS-5504 |
I need to rush my passport or pay for a special service
Each of these optional, special services are changed for each application:
| Service | Additional Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Expedited Service | $60 | See Get my Passport Fast. Primarily for applicants in the U.S. This service is also available for eligible U.S. citizens living in Canada who renew by mail using Form DS-82.
We do not charge a fee to make an appointment. If you are asked to pay for an appointment, you should consider the request to be fraudulent. |
| 1-2 Day Delivery | $19.53 | You will receive your passport 1-2 days after we send it. Include the $19.53 fee with your passport fee in your check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State for fastest return shipping. Do not submit a return envelope to us with postage pre-paid. Note: We do not offer this service for customers applying for a passport card only. We send cards via First Class Mail. |
| File Search | $150.00 | See Request a File Search for more information. |
Can I get a passport for free using Form I-912 from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services?
No. You cannot get a passport for free using this form, which is a request for a fee waiver and is provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This form is for immigration services and does not apply to U.S. passports.
We accept different forms of payment depending on where you apply
Applying at a Passport Acceptance Facility (Post Office, Government Office, Library)
Go to our Apply In Person page for a checklist with detailed information on how to apply.
Contact your acceptance facility (post office, clerk of court, or library) to confirm if it is open. Customers who want to apply at a post office must make an appointment directly on USPS.com.
To pay for the application and special services such as expediting your application:
- Submit a check (personal, certified, cashier’s, traveler’s) or money order payable to “U.S. Department of State”
- Credit and debit cards are not accepted.
- Do not cancel your check or money order after you have applied.
The acceptance facility will charge a separate $35 fee:
- Money orders at all locations, payable as instructed by the facility
- Personal checks and cash (exact change only) at some locations
- Credit cards at U.S. postal facilities and some other locations. Note: the facility may add a surcharge to cover the cost of a credit card transaction.
Check with your acceptance facility to learn what form of payment they will accept before you apply.
- Send us a check (personal, certified, cashier’s, traveler’s) or money order payable to “U.S. Department of State”
- Do not cancel your check or money order after you have applied as you may have to pay additional fees.
- For applicants residing in Canada, please see Applying for a U.S. Passport from Outside the United States. When renewing your passport by mail from Canada, you must pay by check or money order payable in U.S. dollars through a U.S. bank.
Go to our Passport Agency and Center page to find information about how to apply for in-person service at one of our 26 locations across the country.
You can pay using:
- Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) and Debit Cards displaying the Visa or MasterCard logo
- Checks (personal, certified, cashiers, travelers), payable to “U.S. Department of State”
- Money orders (U.S. Postal, international, currency exchanges), payable to “U.S. Department of State”
- Do not cancel your check or money order after you have applied as you may have to pay additional fees.
- Cash (exact amount only- no change provided)
- Pre-paid credit card or gift card displaying the Visa or MasterCard logo
Our Applying for a Passport from Outside the United States webpage provides information on ways to pay when applying overseas.
Citizenship Evidence
When applying on Form DS-11, you must submit primary evidence of U.S. citizenship:
- If you cannot provide primary evidence, you must submit secondary evidence of U.S. citizenship.
- Examples of primary and secondary citizenship evidence are listed below.
Tips for submitting your citizenship evidence
- Submit your original evidence of U.S. citizenship.
- Submit a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information) of your original evidence of U.S. citizenship.
- Photocopies must be: legible, on white 8.5”x11” standard paper, black and white, and single sided.
- In some cases, you may be able to submit a certified copy of your citizenship evidence. A certified copy is any document that has the seal or stamp of the official issuing authority.
- If you don’t want to submit a photocopy of your citizenship evidence, you may submit a second certified copy of your citizenship evidence, which we will keep. If you don’t submit a photocopy or a second certified copy of your citizenship evidence, your passport processing could be delayed.
- You cannot submit digital evidence of U.S. citizenship (e.g. electronic or mobile birth certificate) when applying for a U.S. passport. You must continue to submit your physical evidence of U.S. citizenship and a photocopy of it.
Examples of Primary Citizenship Evidence
I was born in the United States
- Full validity, undamaged U.S. passport (expired passports are accepted). Full validity means the document is/was valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for children under 16.
- U.S. birth certificate that meets the following requirements:
- Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
- Lists applicant’s full name, date of birth, and place of birth
- Lists parent(s)’ full names
- Has the signature of the city, county, or state registrar
- Has the date filed with registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth)
- Has the seal of issuing authority
Please note: Some states issue birth abstracts which are a summary of your original birth record. Most birth abstracts meet all the requirements listed above, while some birth abstracts do not meet these requirements. If you submit a birth abstract, it must meet all of the requirements above. If your birth abstract does not meet all the requirements above, we may also need you to submit a long-form birth certificate showing a copy of your original birth record.
An image of sample features of a U.S. birth certificate
I was born outside the United States
- Full validity, undamaged U.S. passport (expired passports are accepted). Full validity means the document is/was valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for children under 16.
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate of Citizenship
Examples of Secondary Citizenship Evidence
I was born in the United States
You must submit a delayed birth certificate OR a Letter of No Record, AND early public records.
- Delayed birth certificate (filed more than 1 year after birth)
- It must include the following:
- List the documentation used to create it (preferably early public records – see below)
- Signature of the birth attendant or an affidavit signed by the parent(s)
- If your delayed U.S. birth certificate does not include these items, it should be submitted with early public records (see below).
- It must include the following:
- Letter of No Record
- If a U.S. birth certificate is not on file for you in the state you were born, you will receive a Letter of No Record from the registrar instead of a birth certificate. It must meet the following requirements:
- Issued by the state
- Have applicant’s name and date of birth
- List the years for which a birth record was searched
- Include a statement that no birth certificate was found on file
- When submitting a Letter of No Record, you must also submit at least two early public documents or one early public document and one early private document with Form DS-10: Birth Affadavit.
- If a U.S. birth certificate is not on file for you in the state you were born, you will receive a Letter of No Record from the registrar instead of a birth certificate. It must meet the following requirements:
Early public or private documents
- Early public or private documents are documents that were created and/or issued early in the applicant’s life, preferably in the first five years.
- Public records should include the applicant’s full name, date of birth, and place of birth. Examples include:
- Baptism certificate
- Hospital birth certificate (often shows baby’s footprints)
- U.S. Census record
- Early school records
- Family Bible record
- Doctor’s records of post-natal care
- Form DS-10, Birth Affidavit (this form is for applicants whose birth in the United States was recorded more than one year late or who have a Letter of No Record.)
I was born outside the United States
- Foreign language documents should include a professional English translation. The translator must provide a notarized statement of the accuracy of the translation and self-certification of their ability to translate.
- You may be asked for additional documentation by the passport agency, if needed.
- Your document(s) will be returned by mail separately from your new passport.
I became a U.S. citizen at birth
I became a U.S. citizen through my parent who naturalized or through the Child Citizenship Act of 2000
If you were born outside the United States and acquired U.S. citizenship through the naturalization of your parent(s), please submit the following with your passport application:
- Your foreign birth certificate listing your parent(s)
- Evidence of your parent’s U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), or naturalization certificate
- Evidence of your permanent residence status. Examples include:
- Permanent Resident Card/Green Card
- Foreign passport with the original I-551 visa entry stamp
- Your parents’ marriage certificate (if your parents were married when you legally entered the U.S. and before your 18th birthday)
- Documentation of legal custody when you entered the United States, if your parents were not married at that time. If your parents divorced after you entered the United States, provide documentation of legal custody at the time of your parent’s naturalization
- Evidence that you resided in the United States in the legal and physical custody of your U.S. citizen parent
- Evidence of your legitimation (if your parents were not married at the time of your birth). Legitimation means a father – whose child was born when he was not married – establishes a full legal relationship to his child. Establishing this relationship gives the father the same rights and obligations as if his child had been born while he was married to the child’s mother.
- Examples of legitimation include:
- Your parents’ marriage certificate dated after your birth
- Certified court order of legitimation
Please see U.S. Citizenship Laws & Policy for more information.
U.S. Citizenship through Adoption
If you were born outside the United States and acquired citizenship through adoption by a U.S. citizen parent while under the age of 18, please see Child Citizenship Act of 2000 for more information.
Request a File Search
You may request a file search instead of submitting evidence of U.S. citizenship if:
- You have been issued a U.S. passport or Consular Report of Birth Abroad in the past, and
- You cannot submit it with your application
The file search fee is $150 and charged in addition to the normal application fees, payable to the U.S. Department of State. Please complete the Request for a File Search and include it with your application.
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