USE FORM DS-11 (click here to submit the form) when you are:
- Applying for a passport for a first time
- Renewing a passport for children under 16 (form DS3053)
- If previous passport was damaged, lost or stolen
- If previous passport was issued more than 15 years ago
- If previous passport was issued when applicant was under age of 16
- Supporting documents
- Copy of ID
- Birth certificate or Certificate of Naturalization (present original and provide a copy)
- Proof of relationship to child (when applying for a child under 16)
- Passport-style photo
One recent 2 x 2 passport photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
- Payment
Payment must be in the form of a Money Order or a Cashier’s Check (Bank Check) made payable to “U.S. Department of State”.
USE FORM DS-82 (click here to submit the form) when you are renewing a passport for adult.
- Supporting documents
- Copy of ID
- Birth certificate or Certificate of Naturalization (present original and provide a copy)
- Passport-style photo
One recent 2 x 2 passport photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
- Payment
Payment must be in the form of a Money Order or a Cashier’s Check (Bank Check) made payable to “U.S. Department of State”.
USE FORM DS-5504 (the form may be found here) when you need to:
- Change your name (within one year)
- Correct a mistake
- Replace a Limited Validity passport (1-2 years)
- Supporting documents
- Copy of ID
- Birth certificate or Certificate of Naturalization (present original and provide a copy)
- Passport-style photo
One recent 2 x 2 passport photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
- Payment
Payment must be in the form of a Money Order or a Cashier’s Check (Bank Check) made payable to “U.S. Department of State”.