Fill out DS-11 (Application for a U.S. Passport) online
Form DS-11 is the application for a new U.S. passport. It is used by first-time applicants, minors under 16, and adults whose previous passport was issued more than 15 years ago, was lost or stolen, or was issued before age 16.
How to fill out DS-11 (Application for a U.S. Passport)
Enter personal information
Fill in your full legal name, date of birth, sex, place of birth, Social Security number, and email address. For a name change, provide documentation.
Enter contact and emergency information
Provide your current mailing address, phone number, and emergency contact information. The passport will be mailed to the address provided.
Provide travel plans
Enter your planned travel date, planned duration, and countries to be visited. This information is optional but may help with expedited processing.
Complete parental information (if applicable)
Enter the full names, dates of birth, places of birth, and citizenship status of both parents. For minors, both parents must appear in person or provide notarized consent.
Gather documents and submit in person
Bring proof of U.S. citizenship (birth certificate, naturalization certificate), a valid photo ID, one passport photo (2x2 inches), and the application fee. Do not sign until instructed by the acceptance agent.
About DS-11 (Application for a U.S. Passport)
Who needs this form
U.S. citizens and non-citizen nationals applying for a passport for the first time, or those who cannot renew by mail using Form DS-82. This includes minors under 16 (who must always use DS-11) and adults whose previous passport has been expired for more than 5 years.
Where to submit
Submit in person at an authorized passport acceptance facility (post offices, libraries, county clerk offices) or at a passport agency. You cannot mail this form. Bring the completed form unsigned (you must sign it in front of the acceptance agent).
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-16
- Check the latest official form instructions for the filing year that applies to you.
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Signing the form before appearing at the acceptance facility
- Not bringing required documents (proof of citizenship, photo ID, passport photo)
- Using an outdated version of the form
- Not including both parents for a minor applicant (both must consent or provide sole custody proof)
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Should I use DS-11 or DS-82 to renew my passport?
Use DS-82 (renewal by mail) if your most recent passport is undamaged, was issued within the last 15 years, was issued when you were age 16 or older, and is in your current name (or you can document the name change). If any of these conditions are not met, you must use DS-11 and apply in person.
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