Apply for a new adult passport

Eligibility to get a passport

If you are not able to renew your U.S. passport or if this is your first one, you will need to apply for a new passport. To be eligible, you must be either:

• A U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization or
• A qualifying U.S. non-citizen national

You must apply in person at a passport acceptance facility for a new passport. It cannot be done online or by mail.

Items you need to apply for a passport 

1. Application - You will need Form DS-11. 
   • You can Fill out Form DS-11 online and print it, or 
   • Download Form DS-11 [PDF, 5 pages, 1.9 MB] and fill it out by hand, or
   • Find your local passport acceptance facility or regional agency and pick up Form DS-11
   • Do not sign Form DS-11 until you are at your appointment and the passport acceptance official tells you to do so. 
2. Personal documents including:
   • Original proof of citizenship
   • An acceptable photo ID
   • A photocopy of both your citizenship document and photo ID
3. Passport photo
4. Passport fee

Apply in person. Find your local passport acceptance facility. This facility could be a library or post office. Some facilities require appointments or have limited hours.