U.S. Passport Applications - Discover Which Form You Need to Apply for a United States Passport
What US passport applications do I need?
The United States passport application you use will depend on the type of service you need, whether a
new passport,
passport renewal or some other. If you are unsure which passport service you need, then visit our
Passport Information page. Instructions for completing each form can be found on our website as well as included with each passport application. It is very important that you follow the instructions carefully. Any error or illegible form can lead to delays in the process.
Normal processing takes up to six weeks while
expedited service takes up to 3 weeks. Applicants who require emergency service for urgent travel need to either schedule an appointment at the nearest
processing center or request the assitance of an authorized
passport expediting service.
You can download the passport applications you need below. The forms are available in PDF format. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print each form. You should already have this program on your computer. If you don't, you can click the link to download
Adobe Reader.
Form DS-11: Application for a New Passport
Form DS-11 should be used when applying for a passport for the first time or when replacing an expired passport that was issued to a minor.
Form DS-82: Application for a Passport Renewal
Form DS-82 is used when renewing a passport that is near the expiration date or is expired for no more than 5 years beyond the expiration date.
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Form DS-3053: Application form for Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16
This form should be submitted, along with the DS-11 Application for Passport, when you want to get a
child passport for a minors under age 16 as evidence of parental permission if:
Form DS-5504: Application for a US Passport Name Change, Data Correction or Replacement of Limited Validity Passport
American citizens need to use this form when requesting a name change, data correction or replacement passport within one year of the date of issuance of the travel document.
Form DS-64: Statement Regarding Lost Or Stolen Passport
This United States passport application should be submitted along with the DS-11 New Passport Application form and brought with you when you go in person to replace a lost or stolen passport.
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Form DS-4085: Application to Add Visa Pages to Passport
This application form is used when you need additional visa pages but your passport is not near its expiration date. Applicants can submit this application when their passport has between 2 and 4 visa pages remaining.
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Click here to download Statement Regarding Lost Or Stolen Passport.
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Click here to download Application for Adding Visa Pages to Passport.
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Form DS-10: Birth Affadavit
A birth affidavit should be submitted (with an application for a U.S. passport) when an acceptable birth certificate cannot be obtained for a person born in the United States and must be accompanied by a notice from the appropriate authorities indicating that no birth record exists.
Click the link to download
Birth Affadavit, Form DS-10.
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