Use our Form Filler tool to fill out your form on a desktop or laptop computer and then print it. If you are experiencing technical issues with the Form Filler, download a PDF. 

Tips to complete your form:

• Do not sign the form until asked to do so by the acceptance agent or employee.
• You can apply for a passport book, a passport card, or both documents.
• You may request a larger passport book with more visa pages, at no extra cost, by checking the 'large book' box at the top of the application.

Your evidence must be an original or replacement copy. The document must have the official seal or stamp of the office which issued it. You must submit one of these documents:

• U.S. birth certificate that meets these requirements: 
  • Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
  • Lists your full name, date of birth, and place of birth
  • Lists your parent(s)' full names
  • Has the date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth)
  • Has the registrar's signature
  • Has the seal or stamp from the city, county, or state which issued it
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
• Certificate of Naturalization 
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Full validity, undamaged U.S. passport 
  • Full validity means the document is or was valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for children under 16. 

If you cannot submit one of these documents, go to our Citizenship Evidence page for more information.

Tips for making a photocopy:

• Black and white (no color)
• Use 8.5 inch by 11 inch paper
• Use a single side of the paper

If you do not submit a photocopy, you must submit a second copy of your citizenship evidence. We will keep this copy for our records.

Returning your document: We will return your citizenship document up to four weeks after you receive your passport.

An image of the sample features of a U.S. birth certificate

If you have your own current photo ID, you may apply for a passport if you are age 16 or 17. You must show a legal parent or guardian is aware in one of these ways:

1. Parent Applies with You: One of your legal parents or guardians applies with you, and signs Form DS-11. Bring a photocopy of that parent or guardian's ID.
2. Parent Signs Note: Submit a signed note from your legal parent or guardian with a photocopy of their ID.
3. Parent Pays Fees: Submit proof that your legal parent or guardian is paying your fees. Example: a parent or guardian's name is on the check or money order.
4. Notarized Statement: We may ask you to submit a notarized statement (example: complete Form DS-3053) from your legal parent or guardian which says you can have a passport. Include a photocopy of that parent or guardian's ID.

Before you apply, please note that some children age 16 or 17 may not be aware that they are enrolled in the Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program. When we receive a passport application for a child enrolled in this program, we will contact the parent or legal guardian who enrolled the child before we can issue a passport. 

You (or your parent or guardian) should bring a physical, photo ID and a photocopy of it. If your photo ID is from a different state than the state in which you are applying, bring a second photo ID. 

You must show at least one of these photo IDs:

• 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) used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant
• U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) 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
• Note: you may need to show another ID when presenting one of these documents: 
  • In-state, fully-valid learner's permit with photo,
  • In-state, fully-valid non-driver ID with photo,
  • Temporary driver's license with photo, or
  • Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

If you do not have one of these photo IDs, go to our Identification page for more information.

Tips for making a photocopy:

• Black and white (no color)
• Use 8.5 inch by 11 inch paper
• Use a single side of the paper

You must provide one photo with your application. Go to our Passport Photo page for photo requirements and to see examples of photos. 

• Do not attach or staple your photo to the form. The acceptance agent or passport employee will review the photo and staple it to your form.
• You can get a photo at:
  • Some passport acceptance facilities
  • A company which offers photo services
  • Home. Ask a friend or family member to take your photo. Print it on glossy or matte photo quality paper. 

When applying using Form DS-11, you will pay two separate fees - an application fee and an execution (acceptance) fee. You will pay the application fee to the U.S. Department of State, and the execution (acceptance) fee to the facility which takes your application. 

• Add $60 to your application fee if you want expedited service.
• Add $21.36 to your application fee if you want us to ship your completed passport in 1-2 days after we issue it.  

Adult Applicants (Age 16 and older):

For more information on how to pay and a full list of fees, go to our Passport Fees page.

How to fill out your check for the application fee: 

This image shows a sample check which you use to pay your application fees.

In the United States:

• Traveling in more than 3 weeks? Go to a passport acceptance facility such as a post office, library, or local government office. Check with the facility to see if you need to make an appointment. 
• Traveling in less than 3 weeks? Make an appointment to apply at a passport agency or center.

In another country:

• Contact your U.S. embassy or consulate.