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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