How do apply for a passport




















Post Offices accept credit cards, checks, and money orders for Post Office acceptance fees. State Department fees are mailed with your application. You can pay with a personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's check, or money order, payable to "U.

Step 3: Schedule an Appointment Post Offices that offer passport services have set hours, and you'll need to schedule an appointment using the online Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler or a Post Office lobby self-service kiosk. Scheduling Online Go to Schedule an Appointment. Choose the passport service you need, along with the number of adults and minors who need appointments. You can search for appointment by location or date first. If you search by location first, you'll then be asked to choose a date and time; if you search by date first, you'll then need to choose a location and time.

After you choose your appointment location and time, provide your contact information, and agree to the Terms and Conditions. Click Review Appointment , then confirm your appointment. Select an available appointment date and time, then agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Enter your contact information and decide if you'd like to receive SMS text notifications. Take your printed receipt listing your confirmation number and appointment details. Select Passports from Location Types. Select a mileage range. Click Refine search to select services such as walk-in, appointment, or photos. Click Search. State Department Fees State Department passport fees vary.

Calculate passport fees online. You may pay with: Personal, certified, cashiers, or traveler's check, payable to "U. You cannot pay with a credit card. You may pay with: Personal, certified, cashier's, or traveler's check, payable to "U. Application Status Updates It may take up to 4 weeks from the day you apply until your application status is "In Process. Renew a Passport by Mail If you are eligible to renew your passport, please complete Passport Renewal Application Form DS see completion instructions on the form , and mail your completed renewal application directly to the State Department for processing.

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility to Renew by Mail A minor's passport may not be renewed by mail; to renew a minor's passport, you need to submit a new, first-time passport application in person. You can renew your adult passport by mail if you answer "Yes" to all 5 of the following statements: Your passport: Is in your possession to submit with your application.

Is undamaged other than normal "wear and tear. Was issued within the last 15 years. Was issued in your current name or you can document your name change. Name changes are explained on Change a Passport. Step 2: Prepare Your Application Package Apply early for renewals as many countries require that passports be valid for at least 6 months after you enter their country. Print and sign your DS form.

Calculate your passport renewal fees. Collect your most recent passport, completed and signed application, renewal fees, and name change documents, if needed. Choose your envelope.

Use an envelope large enough to fit the application without folding it. See page 2 of your DS form. With a USPS tracking service, you can see when your application arrived using the tracking number on your receipt. Expedited Passport Delivery. Life-or-Death Emergency If you need to travel within 72 hours 3 business days for an immediate family member who is dead, dying, or has a life-threatening illness or injury: Visit the Life-or-Death Emergencies page on travel.

The State Department processes these requests by appointment only. Passport Fees. Processing Times. Where to Apply. Agency or Center: limited number of appointments; must have international travel in the next 72 hours or 3 business days.

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Cancel GO. Skip to main content. Gov Travel. Passports International Travel U. Legal Matters. Apply in Person. Children Under Applicants Age 16 and Apply Outside the United States. Apply for a Passport Card. Application Status. Selecting your Gender Marker. Respond to a Letter or Email. Crossing the U. You must apply in person using Form DS if at least one of the following is true:. If none of the above statements apply to you, you may be eligible to Renew using Form DS Please note: If you live in another country including Canada and you're submitting Form DS, you must apply in person at a U.

See Applying for a U. Passport from Outside the United States. You must submit one of the following. Your evidence must be an original or certified, physical copy.

A certified copy is any document that has the seal or stamp of the official issuing authority. If you cannot submit one of the above acceptable documents, or for more information, please see Citizenship Evidence. Please note you cannot submit digital evidence of U. You must submit physical evidence of U. Submit a photocopy of the front and back, if there is printed information of the U. If you don't want to submit a photocopy of your citizenship evidence, you may submit a second certified copy of your citizenship evidence, which we will keep.

You must present one of the following identification documents IDs to the acceptance agent. The ID must readily identify you. If you cannot present one of the IDs above, or for more information, please see Identification.

Submit a photocopy of the front and back, if there is printed information of each ID that you present when you apply. If any of the below categories apply to you, you may have additional requirements for your passport application.

Please see the relevant page for more information. You must provide one photo with your application. To avoid processing delays, be sure your photo meets all photo requirements. For information on forms of payment and a full list of fees and services, please see Passport Fees. Please contact your U. Embassy and Consulate for how to submit your documents, since processes vary. You can track your application status online.

Some acceptance facilities require appointments and others do not. We recommend calling the acceptance facility ahead of time to verify their hours, acceptable forms of payment, and appointment requirements. Find your acceptance facility. When applying using Form DS, you are not eligible to mail in your application. You can mail in your Form DS Additionally, the Department of State does not currently have the option to submit your passport application online.

You can apply for both a passport book and a passport card at the same time on Form DS, but you must pay both fees. Please see Passport Card for more information. For up-to-date information on when you will get your passport, please see Processing Times.



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