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Photo Identification

You must present a physical, government-issued photo identification document (ID) when submitting Form DS-11 if you are:

  • Over age 18
  • The parent or guardian identifying an applicant under age 18

You must present one physical, primary ID which includes your photo. We cannot accept digital IDs. If you cannot present one of the primary photo IDs below, please present at least two secondary IDs.

Bring the ID and a photocopy of the ID when you apply

Submit a photocopy of the front and back of each ID that you present when you apply.

  • Photocopy must be on white, 8.5'' x 11" standard paper, black and white, and single sided.
  • Do not decrease the image size (although you may enlarge it).
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Primary ID (submit one)

  • Valid or expired, undamaged U.S. passport book or passport card 
  • In-state, fully-valid driver's license or enhanced driver's license with photo
  • Certificate of Naturalization 
  • Certificate of Citizenship 
  • Government employee ID (city, county, state, or federal)
  • U.S. military or military dependent ID
  • Current (valid) foreign passport
  • Matricula Consular (Mexican Consular ID) - commonly used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant
  • U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) - commonly used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant
  • Trusted Traveler IDs (including valid Global Entry, FAST, SENTRI, and NEXUS cards)
  • Enhanced Tribal Cards and Native American tribal photo IDs
  • Other documents: 1) In-state, fully-valid learner's permit with photo, 2) In-state, fully-valid non-driver ID with photo, or 3) temporary driver's license with photo. Note: you may be asked to present an additional ID when presenting one of these three documents. 

Notice on Digital Identification Documents: Some states now issue digital ID documents (also known as mobile driver's licenses or mobile IDs). We cannot accept these digital IDs when you apply for your U.S. passport. You must continue to submit your physical, photo ID and a photocopy of the ID.  

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Secondary IDs (submit at least two from the list below)

 
You must present one physical, primary ID which includes your photo. We cannot accept digital IDs. If you cannot present one of the primary photo IDs listed above, you should present at least two secondary IDs listed below. 
  • Out-of-state driver's license or enhanced driver's license with photo
  • Learner's or temporary driver's permit (without a photo)
  • In-state, fully valid non-driver ID (without a photo)
  • Out-of-state, non-driver ID
  • Temporary driver's license (without a photo)
  • Social Security card
  • Voter registration card
  • Employee work ID
  • Student ID
  • School yearbook with identifiable photograph
  • Selective Service (draft) card
  • Medicare or other health card
  • Expired driver's license 
  • Form DS-71, for an Identifying Witness (only available at your local Acceptance Facility or a Passport Agency). 

Applying Out of State

If you apply out of state, please present an additional ID. It should show as much of the following information as possible: your photo, full name, date of birth, and the document issuance date.

Selecting Your Gender Marker

If you want to select a different gender marker, please see our Selecting your Gender Marker page.

Last Updated: December 14, 2022

Passport Forms

DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport
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Selecting Your Gender Marker