Passport

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

1. 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)

2. Passport-style photo

One recent 2 x 2 passport photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.

3. 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.

1. Supporting documents

• Copy of ID
• Birth certificate or Certificate of Naturalization (present original and provide a copy)

2. Passport-style photo

One recent 2 x 2 passport photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.

3. 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)

1. Supporting documents

• Copy of ID
• Birth certificate or Certificate of Naturalization (present original and provide a copy)

2. Passport-style photo

One recent 2 x 2 passport photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.

3. 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”.