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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