Form DS-11: New U.S. Passport Application

Form DS-11 is required of U.S. citizens who want to apply for a new passport. The completed, but unsigned application form must be presented to an agent at an acceptance facility along with the other required documents. Submitting Form DS-11 this way will get your travel document delivered to you in 4-6 weeks unless you request expedited service. Then, you should get it in 2-3 weeks.

If you need to get a new passport in 14 days or less, you can either apply at a regional passport agency or authorize a private passport expediting service to submit the application for you.

The requirements for this passport application are:

• You have never had a US passport or
• You are under age 16 or
• Your most recent passport was issued more than 15 years ago or
• Your most recent passport was lost or stolen. (If you are applying because your most recent passport was lost or stolen, you will also need to submit Form DS-64 listed below.)

To download the passport application:

1. Right click on the link.
2. Select "Save Target As..."
3. Choose the folder where you want to save the form.
4. Click on "Save"

Click here to download New Passport Application, Form DS-11.

How do I fill out the US passport application?

Instructions are on the back of each application.

NOTE: It is very important that you follow the instructions carefully. Any error can lead to rejection and, consequently, delays in your travel plans.

A US passport service can offer personal assistance in filling out US passport applications that the U.S. Department of State cannot provide. Many expeditors provide an e-mail address, a toll-free telephone number and even online assistance. In a hurry? Expedite your new passport.

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