United States Passport Requirements
A list of United States passport requirements is provided below with a link for each service to a more detailed discussion of what is necessary to complete each type of passport process.
New Passport
- Completed, unsigned Application Form DS-11
- Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
- Proof of Identity
- Photocopy of ID
- Passport Photo
- Payment for Fees
How to obtain a new passport.
Passport Renewals
- Completed Application Form DS-82
- Most Recent Passport
- Passport Photo
- Name Change Document (if applicable)
- Payment for Fees
How to renew a passport.
Passport for Minor (0-15)
- Completed, unsigned Application Form DS-11
- Minor's Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
- Evidence of Relationship between Minor and Parent(s) or Guardian(s)
- Identification of Parent(s) or Guardian(s)
- Photocopy of each ID
- Passport Photo
- Parental Consent (if necessary)
- Payment for Fees
How to get a passport for a minor.
Replace Lost or Stolen Passport
- Report Loss or Theft by calling 1-877-487-2778
- Completed, unsigned Application Form DS-11
- Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
- Proof of Identity
- Photocopy of ID
- Passport Photo
- Payment for Fees
How to replace a lost or stolen passport.
Passport Name Change (Less than 12 months after date of issuance)
- Completed Application Form DS-5504
- Most Recent Passport
- Passport Photo
- Name Change Document
How to change the name in a passport.
Passport Name Change (More than 12 months after date of issuance)
- Completed Application Form DS-82
- Most Recent Passport
- Passport Photo
- Name Change Document
- Payment for Fees
How to change the name in a passport.
Add Passport Pages
- Completed Application Form DS-4085
- Current, Valid Passport
- Payment for Fees
How to add pages to a passport.
Correct Errors in Passport
- Completed Application Form DS-5504
- Current Passport
- Passport Photo (if issued more than 90 days ago)
How to correct printing erros in a passport.
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