Apply for a new adult 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 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.

Learn how and where to get your passport fast for emergency or urgent travel or to get expedited processing. The time it takes for each varies throughout the year, and there may be additional fees. Use the fee calculator or chart.

Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate near you to request a passport while outside the U.S.

After you receive your passport, if you change your name or find an error, you will need to get an updated passport to reflect the change. The process, cost, and forms you need depend on how long you have had your passport. Follow the steps from the State Department to change your name or correct your passport.

Follow the steps from the Department of State to check the status of your passport application online.