To apply at this passport agency, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Our appointment line is closed on the weekend and on federal holidays. We do not charge a fee to make appointments.
• Be traveling internationally within 14 calendar days.
• Be able to show printed 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.
• Note: your appointment must be within 14 calendar days of your international travel. If you need a foreign visa, the date of your appointment must be within 28 calendar days of your international travel.

If you have a life-or-death emergency, please see Life-or-Death Emergencies. If you don't meet the requirements for an appointment, 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 and instructions emailed to you by the National Passport Information Center when the appointment was scheduled.
• Proof of international travel
  • If you are flying internationally, you must provide a flight receipt or an itinerary. If you are traveling by land or sea to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean, you can provide a hotel reservation, cruise tickets, or 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.

Enter the building on Level P (the plaza level). Only the applicant (and parents/guardians of applicants who are children) may enter the building. All customers must have a facial covering and gloves to enter building.  

1. We suggest you arrive 15 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.