What to Bring for Your Passport Appointment

You must bring these with you:

• Form DS-11 (First-time U.S. Passport Application)
  • Do not sign it yet.
  • Fill the form out completely in black ink or type it.
  • Print the form on one side only from travel.state.gov/applyinperson.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship (bring one of these):
  • Your original or certified copy of your U.S. birth certificate
  • Your original U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
  • Your U.S. Passport
  • Your original Consular Report of U.S. Birth Abroad
    (We keep this document with your application.)
• Photo ID (must be valid and not expired)
• Payment: We will send in your personal check or money order to the U.S. Department of State with your application.
  (No electronic payments.)
• For kids: Children must come to the appointment with both parents.
  
  *Renewals: You can use Form DS-11 to apply to renew your passport in our office. We cannot take the mail-in renewal Form DS-82.