To apply at this passport agency, you must:

• Be traveling internationally in less than 2 weeks or need to get a foreign visa within 4 weeks
• Be able to show proof of international travel (such as your flight itinerary, hotel reservation, cruise tickets, or international car insurance)
• Pay the $60 expedite fee in addition to the regular application fees
• Make an appointment

You may also come into a passport agency if we need to correct a printing error in your recently-issued passport. No appointment is necessary and no fee will be charged.

If you have a life-or-death emergency, please see Life-or-Death Emergencies.

If you don't meet the requirements, please see Where to Apply for other options.

Please Note: If you were born in Puerto Rico, or are a naturalized U.S. citizen, you do not need a U.S. Passport Book or U.S. Passport Card to travel anywhere that is considered under U.S. jurisdiction, including the continental United States of America, Alaska, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John), and other U.S. territories.     

• Appointment confirmation number
• Proof of international travel
  • Examples: Flight receipt, flight itinerary, hotel reservation, cruise tickets, international car insurance
• Completed form(s)*
• All required supporting documents*
• One passport photo
• Application fee and expedite fee. We accept:
  • Major credit cards
  • Debit/Check card (not ATM cards)
  • Cash (exact amount only- no change provided)
  • Checks
  • Bank Draft or Money order

• If you are applying for a child under 16, both parents and child must be present to apply. You must submit documentation that shows parental relationship to that of the child applying for a passport.  See Children Under 16 for a full list of requirements and documents.

*The agency accepts all forms for first-time and renewal customers. Not sure what forms or supporting documents you need? Start at the Passport Application Wizard.

You must make an appointment to apply at a passport agency. Be sure to write down your appointment confirmation number.

To make an appointment, visit the Online Passport Appointment System.

You may also call 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY), se habla español.

1. We suggest you arrive 30 minutes early to go through security screening. Weapons, food, and drinks (except water in a sealable bottle) are not allowed.
2. See the security officer at the entrance to the building on the Promenade Level.
3. The Officer will direct you to take the elevator to the 9th floor.
4. Check in at the Information Desk. Give them your appointment confirmation number to verify your appointment.
5. Be seated and wait until we call your number.
6. When we call your number, go to your assigned window.
7. A Department of State employee will review your application and supporting materials and discuss available delivery options.

Please note: We may not see you exactly at your appointment time.