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• Important:
  • Print two (2) copies of the (completed) passport application. One you present to the acceptance agent that will be used for processing your passport, and the second will serve as reference for us should there be questions regarding your application. 
  • Do not sign the form yet! See instructions under Authorization Process below.
  • The application must be completed online - handwritten applications are not accepted.

• Need help with the DS-11 Application?
  • Download our DS-11 Passport Application Instructions
  • Common Passport Application Issues

Be sure to enter your child's social security number (SSN) on the passport application. If your child does not have a SSN you will need to submit a signed letter of explanation stating one of the following:

• The child has registered for a SSN and you are waiting to receive it
• The child has not yet registered for a SSN but will do so as soon as possible

Please print and complete two (2) copies of the Letter of Authorization

Important:

• All signature areas must be signed with black/blue pen. Electronic signatures will not be accepted.
• The letter must be printed on 8 1/2 x 11 size paper. No other size paper is accepted. 
• Passport applications for Minors, must enter child's name as applicant's name.

The DS-64 Statement must be completed if the most recent passport cannot be submitted.

Complete and sign the Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport DS-64

Your Certified Birth Certificate issued by state, county or city (if born in US) is required. Note: Applicants born in CA and TX must use the Long Form birth certificate. Birth abstracts are not accepted as proof of citizenship.

In addition please provide ONE of the following if applicable:
 

• Previous U.S. Passport- If you have a previously issued US passport it must be submitted. If you cannot locate the passport you must apply for a lost passport.

• Certificate of Citizenship or FS-240, DS-1350 (if born outside the US)

• Certificate of Naturalization

• Please thoroughly review the Parental Application Permission Documentation
• In addition parents will need to submit a form of ID. The best form of ID is a valid driver license. The license must have been issued a minimum of 4 months ago and display your photograph.

If one of the parents will not be present when applying please complete the Statement of Consent Issuance of a Passport to a Minor . The signature must be witnessed and notarized.

• Statement of Consent- to be completed by the non-applying parent or guardian when he or she will not be present at the time the applying parent or guardian submits the minor's application.
• Statement of Special Circumstances- to be completed by applying parent or guardian when the written consent of the non-applying parent or guardian cannot be obtained.

Why do I need an itinerary?

Provide a copy of one of the following. (Applicant's name must appear on documentation):
 

• Copy of a plane ticket to a foreign country or;
• Copy of travel itinerary indicating dates of international travel or;
• Business travelers may submit a Sample Business Letter

     Eyeglasses cannot be worn in your passport photo.

     Passport Photo Style Regulations

$175.00 total Government Fees. You will write a check to the "US Department of State" for $140.00 (please write your date of birth on the memo line of the check) and pay cash in the amount of $35 to the Acceptance Agent (See Authorization Process below).

Important: Starter checks (checks without a pre-printed address) and 3rd party checks are not accepted.

Once you have completed the DS-11 passport application and have collected all of the supporting documents, both parents and minor must appear in front of an Acceptance Agent to have the passport application executed. If one of the parents cannot appear, please refer to Step #6 above. You must first visit an Acceptance Agent before sending us your passport application for processing. Why? The Acceptance Agent:

• Verifies your identity
• Verifies your documents are in order and collects the $35 Execution Fee
• Administers an oath in which you will swear that you are submitting true and correct information in support of your passport application. You will sign the application in front of the Acceptance Agent.

• 1. The unsigned DS11- to be signed in front of the Acceptance Agent
• 2. Letter of Authorization
• 3. Original proof of citizenship
• 4. Parent Proof of Identity
• 5. Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor DS-3053 (If applicable)
• 6. Proof of travel
• 7. Passport Photo
• 8. Check or money order payable to "US Department of State"

• The sealed envelope authorized by the acceptance agent
• A copy of the DS-11 and a copy of the Letter of Authorization
• Your payment if not paying online
• Order confirmation- this will be available to print after you place your order