Fill Out Form DS-11
DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport
Fill Out Form DS-11 OnlinePrint PDF Form DS-11
Fillinf the form online can be done only in the u.s emassy site here
For downloading PDF Form DS-11 click here
Please note According to United States Embassy guideline The Form Filler will select the correct form for you based on the information you input. It may generate a different form from what you expect
Do not sign the application until instructed to do so by the acceptance agent
Please note According to United States Embassy guideline You must provide a Social Security number, if you have been issued one, in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2714a and 22 C.F.R 51.60(f).
If you do not have a Social Security number, you must submit a statement, signed and dated, that includes the phrase, “I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the following is true and correct: I have never been issued a Social Security Number by the Social Security Administration.”
You can apply for a passport book, a passport card, or both documents using Form DS-11
If you want to request a larger passport book with 52 pages, you can do it at no additional cost, by checking the ‘large book’ box at the top of the DS-11
u.s. passport renewal for minors guideline Step no.2
Providing Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
- According to United States Embassy guideline You must submit one of the following.
- Your evidence must be an original or certified, physical copy.
- A certified copy is any document that has the seal or stamp of the official issuing authority
- Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired)
- U.S. birth certificate that meets the following requirements:
- Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
- Lists your full name, date of birth, and place of birth
- Lists your parent(s)’ full names
- Has the date filed with registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth)
- Has the registrar’s signature
- Has the seal of the issuing authority
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate of Citizenship
- According to United States Embassy guideline If you cannot submit one of the above acceptable documents, or for more information, please see Citizenship Evidence
Please note you cannot submit digital evidence of U.S. citizenship such as a mobile or electronic birth certificate. You must submit physical evidence of U.S. citizenship and a photocopy of the document
u.s. passport renewal for minors guideline step no.3
Bring a Photocopy of U.S. Citizenship Evidence
Submit a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information) of the U.S. citizenship evidence you’re providing to us.
According to United States Embassy guideline Photocopies must be
Legible
On white 8.5”x11” standard paper
Black and white
Single sided
If you don’t want to submit a photocopy of your citizenship evidence, you may submit a second certified copy of your citizenship evidence, which the embassy will keep.
If you don’t submit a photocopy or a second certified copy of your citizenship evidence, your passport processing could be delayed
step no.4 u.s. passport renewal for minors guideline
Present ID
You must present one of the following identification documents (IDs) to the acceptance agent. The ID must readily identify you.
This idendidity card must also be:
Valid or expired, undamaged U.S. passport book or passport card
In-state, fully valid driver’s license or enhanced driver’s license with photo
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Citizenship
Government employee ID (city, county, state, or federal)
U.S. military or military dependent ID
Current (valid) foreign passport
Matricula Consular (Mexican Consular ID) – commonly used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant
U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) – commonly used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant
Trusted Traveler IDs (including valid Global Entry, FAST, SENTRI, and NEXUS cards)
Enhanced Tribal Cards and Native American tribal photo IDs
Other documents: 1) In-state, fully-valid learner’s permit with photo, 2) In-state, fully-valid non-driver ID with photo, or 3) temporary driver’s license with photo. Note: you may be asked to present an additional ID when presenting one of these three documents.
If you cannot present one of the IDs above, or for more information, please see Identification
Some states now issue digital ID documents (also known as mobile driver’s licenses or mobile IDs). We cannot accept these digital IDs when you apply for your U.S. passport.
You must continue to submit your physical, photo ID and a photocopy of the ID
According to United States Embassy guideline If you present an out-of-state ID, you must present an additional ID
According to United States Embassy guideline If you are changing the gender marker in your U.S. passport, please see our Selecting your Gender page
u.s. passport renewal for minors guideline Step no.5
Bring a Photocopy of ID
Submit a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information) of each ID that you present when you apply
According to United States Embassy guideline Photocopies must be
Legible
On white 8.5”x11” standard paper
Black and white
Single sided
Determine any Special Circumstances
If any of the below categories apply to you, you may have additional requirements for your passport application. Please see the relevant page for more information.
u.s. passport renewal for minors guideline Children under 16
Children 16-17
Previous passport was lost or stolen
Owe >$2500 in child support
Selecting your gender marker
Official, diplomatic, or other special issuance passport (only accessible from a U.S. government device)
u.s. passport renewal for minors guideline Step no.7
Provide a Photo
According to United States Embassy guideline You must provide one photo with your application. To avoid processing delays, be sure your photo meets all photo requirements
Do not attach or staple your photo to the form.
The acceptance agent or passport employee accepting your form will review the photo and staple it.
Some passport acceptance facilities provide photo services for an additional fee
Step no.8 u.s. passport renewal for minors guideline
Calculate Fees
Adult Applicants (Age 16 and older)
Product Form Application Fee Execution (Acceptance) Fee
Passport Book DS-11 $130 $35
Passport Card DS-11 $30 $35
Passport Book & Card DS-11 $160 $35
Child Applicants (Age 15 and younger):
Product Form Application Fee Execution (Acceptance) Fee
Passport Book DS-11 $100 $35
Passport Card DS-11 $15 $35
Passport Book & Card DS-11 $115 $35
u.s. passport renewal for minors guideline Step no. 9
Submit your Completed Application
Inside the United States
You must submit your completed application, including citizenship evidence, photocopy of ID, photo, and fees, in person at a passport acceptance facility.
You may be eligible to apply in person at a passport agency if you are traveling soon. Please see Get My Passport Fast for more information.
Outside the United States
Please contact your U.S. Embassy and Consulate for how to submit your documents, since processes vary
u.s. passport renewal for minors guideline Step no.9
Track your Application Status
You can track your application status online
What if both parents/guardians cannot appear in person
You have sole legal authority
You must submit evidence of this with the application
Examples include one of the listed:
Complete court order granting you sole legal custody of the child, such as a divorce decree or other custody order
Complete court order specifically permitting you to apply for your child’s passport (photocopy is acceptable)
Certified copy of the child’s birth certificate listing you as the only parent
Certified copy of an adoption decree listing you as the only parent
Certified copy of the judicial declaration of incompetence of the parent that cannot appear in person
Certified copy of the death certificate of the parent that cannot appear in person
u.s. passport renewal for minors One parent unable to appear
If one parent/guardian cannot go with the child to apply for the passport, they can give permission by completing Form DS-3053 “Statement of Consent.”
You must submit the completed form with the child’s passport application.
The parent that cannot go with the child must
Sign and date Form DS-3053 in the presence of a certified notary public, and
Submit a photocopy of the front and back side of the ID that they present to the notary public with Form DS-3053
Please note: In certain countries, a DS-3053 must be notarized at a U.S. embassy or consulate and cannot be notarized by a local notary public. Go to the U.S. embassy or consulate webpage for more information
You cannot locate the other parent u.s. passport renewal for minors u.s. You cannot locate the other parent
You must submit Form DS-5525 “Statement of Exigent/Special Family Circumstances.”
Please complete the form with as much detail as possible
We will ask for additional evidence. Examples include: a custody order, an incarceration order, or a restraining order to protect against international parental child abduction
If the non-applying parent is deployed by the military, he or she should be able to provide a notarized Form DS-3053 in most cases. In the rare case that the non-applying parent cannot be contacted, you must provide either military orders with a Form DS-5525 showing the non-applying parent can’t be contacted because they are on a special assignment for more than 30 days outside of their duty station OR a signed statement from the non-applying parent’s commanding officer that they can’t be reached
passport renewal for minors Neither parent able to appear
A third party may apply for the child’s passport with a Form DS-3053: “Statement of Consent” or a notarized statement from both parents/guardians giving that third party permission to apply for the child
The statement must include a photocopy of the parents/guardians’ identification
When the statement is from only one parent/guardian, the third party must present evidence of sole custody of the consenting parent/guardian.
Please Note: Written authorization from the parent that cannot appear in person must be less than three months old.
Provide a Photo
You must provide one photo of your child. To avoid processing delays, be sure the photo meets all our requirements
