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 form FAQ page.

What U.S. passport application do I need?

The application form you use will depend on the type of service you require. Forms are listed below along with the purpose for which they are used.

• 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 Child (under age 16)
• DS-5504: Application for a US Passport Name Change, Data Correction, or Replacement of Limited Validity Passport

Where can I get an application form?

Forms are available at authorized application acceptance facilities and regional processing centers. They are also available for download on our website by clicking on their form numbers listed above.

Note: Some passport forms can be completed online and printed. Others require you to print and complete them by hand.

How do I fill out the application form?

If filling out a passport form by hand, be sure to use black ink and write legibly. This will ensure your details can be read and processed correctly by the federal passport acceptance facility that receives them.

Be advised, failure to provide requested information can lead to delays or denial of your passport.

Additional instructions are provided with each application form. Similarly, step-by-step instructions are also provided for those who choose to complete their passport forms online. Occasionally technical issues impede applicants from completing the form. If this happens to you, please print and complete a hard copy.

Guidelines for Printing Forms

If you use the State Department's Form Filler, complete all application information electronically before printing. Do not add information or corrections by hand to the printed form. Only your original signature and date should be handwritten.

• Use 8.5 x 11 inch letter-size paper.
• Print one-sided only. The State Department does not accept double-sided forms.
• Use portrait orientation. Do not print the form horizontally.
• Make sure the application fills the entire page. Make sure all text and barcodes are clear and readable.

If you download a blank PDF instead, you may complete it by hand using black ink. If you make a mistake, complete a new form rather than crossing out information or using white-out.

For more support with the passport application process, be sure to visit our Complete Guide to Passport Applications.

Last reviewed: August 28, 2026.