Passport Application FAQ

Below are some of the most frequently asked passport application questions. If you don´t find what you are looking for, please visit our passport FAQ page.

• What US passport application do I need?
• DS-11: Application for New Passport
• DS-82: Application For Passport Renewal By Mail
• DS-64: Statement Regarding Lost Or Stolen Passport
• DS-3053: Statement of Consent - Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 14
• Where can I get an US passport application form?
• How do I fill out the application form?

Guidelines for Printing Forms

The forms you print must be clear and sharp. Passport applications that are blurred or illegible will not be accepted. They must be printed in black ink o n white paper. The paper must be 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, with no holes or perforations, at least medium (20 lb.) weight, and with a matte surface. Thermal paper, dye-sublimation paper, special inkjet paper, and other shiny papers are not acceptable.

Some printers will reduce the photograph area on the passport application to less than 2x2 inches. Please make sure that the photograph area on the printed application form is 2x2 inches to ensure that the photographs you submit (also 2x2 inches in size) can be correctly attached.

You should type or print legibly when completing all sections of the application.

You should PRINT OUT AND SUBMIT ONLY ONE-SIDED PAGES OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

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