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Provide a photo identification document (ID) when applying in person if you are:
The ID must:
Notice on Digital ID Documents: Some states have digital ID documents, mobile driver's licenses, or mobile IDs. We cannot accept these digital IDs when you apply for your U.S. passport. You must give us a physical, photo ID and a photocopy of the ID.
If you apply out of state, please present an extra ID. It should show as much of the following information as possible:
If you want to select a different gender marker, please see our Selecting your Gender Marker page.