Passport Forms and Requirements

• New Passport
  You are eligible for a new passport if you are age 16 or over and ONE of the following is true:

  • You are applying for your first U.S. passport.
  • Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16.
  • Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago.

  Required Documents Get New Passport

• Passport Renewal
  You are eligible for a passport renewal if ALL of the following are true:

  • Your passport is currently valid, or has expired within the last five years.
  • Your passport is in your possession.
  • Your passport is not damaged.
  • Your passport was issued when you were age 16 or older.

  You may request a passport renewal for any one of the following reasons:

  • Your passport is expired or will expire soon.
  • Your passport is low on blank visa pages.
  • You have legally changed your name, and your passport was issued more than one year ago.

  Required Documents Renew Passport

• Child Passport

  Select this service if the child is under 16 years of age, even if the child has previously been issued a passport.

  Please note:

  • BOTH parents must appear with child at a local acceptance agent.
  • If one of the parents or legal guardians cannot be present at the acceptance agent, then Form DS-3053 (Minor Consent Form) must be notarized.

  Required Documents Get Child's Passport

• Lost Passport

  Select this service if your most recent passport was lost or stolen, even if your passport was expired.

  Please note:

  • You must complete both the DS-11 and DS-64 (Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport) forms.
  • A police report is not required.

  Required Documents Replace Passport

• Damaged Passport
  You should choose this service if your most recent passport was severely damaged. Examples of severe damage include:

  • Unauthorized markings on the information/photo page
  • Loose or missing cover
  • Cuts or tears on any page or the cover

  Required Documents Replace Passport

• Stolen Passport

  Select this service if your most recent passport was lost or stolen, even if your passport was expired.

  Please note:

  • You must complete both the DS-11 and DS-64 (Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport) forms.
  • A police report is not required.

  Required Documents Replace Passport

• Name Change
  You are eligible for passport name change service if:

  • Your current passport is valid, in your possession, and undamaged.
  • You have legally changed your name since your passport was issued.
  • You are able to submit your original proof of name change (i.e. marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order).

  Required Documents Update Passport

• Second Passport
  If you meet one of the following criteria you may request a second passport:

  • If you are a frequent traveler and need to obtain a visa stamp in your current valid 10 year passport while you are traveling abroad.
  • If you are traveling between politically sensitive countries.

  Required Documents Get Second Passport