Passport Application: DS 11

YOU MUST SUBMIT FORM DS-11 IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE:
  • You have never been issued a U.S. passport or

  • You are under age 16 or

  • You were under age 16 when your previous passport was issued or

  • Your most recent U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago or

  • Your most recent U.S. passport was lost or stolen or

  • Your name has changed since your previous U.S. passport was issued and you are unable to legally document your name change



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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

Enter the information online and print Form DS-11. Print the completed form using black ink on one-sided pages.

OR

Print a blank Form DS-11 and complete by hand. Print the form on one-sided pages and complete with black ink.

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.

 


World Map 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.