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The U.S. Passport Book may be used by U.S. citizens to travel to any international travel destination by land, sea or air. It is valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors under age 16. The U.S. Passport Book contains a small electronic circuit, or computer chip, which securely stores the bearer’s personal information and photograph. The cover of the passport book itself has anti-skimming technology to prevent the chip from being read when not in use.

Additionally, the U.S. Passport Book incorporates multiple anti-fraud and security features to ensure the protection and privacy of personal information. Passport books issued before 2006 do not contain the electronic chip.

APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT

 You must apply in person using Form DS-11 (must be 1 sided and filled out in black ink.)

If at least one of the following is true:

• You are applying for your first U.S. passport

• You are under age 16

• Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16

• Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged

• Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago

WHAT TO SUBMIT WITH THIS FORM

1. PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP: Evidence of U.S. citizenship AND a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information) must be submitted with your application. The photocopy must be on 8 ½ inch by 11 inch paper, black and white ink, legible, and clear. Evidence that is not damaged, altered, or forged will be returned to you.

Note: Lawful permanent resident cards submitted with this application will be forwarded to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, if we determine that you are a U.S. citizen.
(BOTH PARENTS NAMES MUST BE ON BIRTH CERTIFICATE (FOR ALL AGES)

2. PROOF OF IDENTITY: You must present your original identification AND submit a photocopy of the front and back with your passport application.

3. RECENT COLOR PHOTOGRAPH: Photograph must meet passport requirements – full front view of the face and 2x2 inches in size. (Photos taken on premises $15)

4. FEES: What are you applying for?

 

Use Form

Application Fee

Acceptance Fee (Execution Fee)

Total

First Time Adult Passport

DS-11

$110

$25

$135

APPLICATION FEE: CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MADE OUT TO “DEPT OF STATE”

ACCEPTANCE FEE: $25 CASH