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Learn how to get a passport for travel to most countries outside the U.S. Find out if you can renew by mail or in person, or if you need a new one.
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Learn about the steps, forms, fees, and documents required to apply for or renew your U.S. passport. Find out how to submit your application, photo, and supporting documents at a passport service location near you.
Learn how to get or replace a passport as an adult or a child, and what to do if you lose or damage your passport. Find out how to prepare your application, compare a passport book and card, calculate your fees, and track your status online.
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Learn how to get a new passport or renew an existing one at the Post Office. Find out the requirements, fees, appointment scheduling, and expedited delivery options for different situations.
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- Online & PDF Forms
- DS-11
- DS-82
- Data Corrections
- Special Situations
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This article provides information on the forms required for U.S. passport applications, including the DS-11 form for first-time applicants or those under 16 years of age, the DS-82 form for renewals, and special forms such as the DS-64 for reporting a lost or stolen passport and the DS-86 if you did not receive your mailed passport.
Make sure the image of the application covers the entire page, use vertical portrait format, print single-sided on 8.5x11 inch paper, only handwritten marks accepted are signature and date.
Fill out forms using online form filler or download a PDF of application, works best for applying in US or renewing by mail from Canada.
Complete this form if you're applying for first time, under age 16 or don't meet requirements to renew passport.
Complete this form if you meet requirements to renew your passport but children under age 16 cannot renew their passports and must apply using Form DS-11 .
Use this form if you need to change/correct your passport or replace limited validity less than 10 years .
Submit these forms only for special situations such as reporting lost/stolen passport , statement of consent , statement of special family circumstances , statement did not receive U.S Passport .
Find out how to fill out and print the primary and special application forms for a U.S. passport. Learn about the requirements, tips, and exceptions for different situations.
If you are applying for a U.S. passport, use the Passport Form Filler to fill out our primary forms (DS-11, DS-82, DS-5504, and DS-64) online and print them. The Form Filler will save you time and reduce the chance of errors on your form.
