You may submit a request for a religious accommodation with your application. A religious accommodation is a change to a specific part of the application process which lets you practice your religious beliefs.
To request an accommodation, you must submit a signed statement with your application. The statement must:
You must also sign your application and include:
We will review requests on a case-by-case basis. If we need more information from you, we will send you a letter.
If we grant your request and you meet the requirements for a passport, we will issue your passport. If we do not grant your request, we will mail you a letter and explain what you need to provide to apply for your passport.
Customers may submit requests as part of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. This law prevents us from “substantially burdening” a person's religious exercise.
