US Passport Application Support Assistance online

U.S. Passports support and services are handled globally through the U.S. Department of State and local U.S. embassies or consulates.

General U.S. Passport Application Types & Forms

• Form DS-11: Used for first-time applicants, minors under 16, and replacements for lost, stolen, or damaged passports. Must be filled out online or in person without signing page 1 until instructed.
• Form DS-82: Used for adult passport renewals by mail or drop-off (if eligible: issued at age 16 or older, within the last 15 years, and undamaged). Must be completed online.
• Form DS-3053 / DS-5525: Used for parental consent or special circumstances when applying for a passport for a minor under 16 without both parents present.
• Form DS-64: Used to report a lost or stolen passport.

Key Requirements (General)

• Photo: One recent color photo (2 x 2 inches / 5 x 5 cm) with a white background and neutral expression.
• Citizenship Evidence: Certified birth certificate, consular report of birth abroad, or naturalization certificate.
• ID: Valid government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or current passport).
• Fees: Paid via Pay.gov or at the local embassy/consulate cashier depending on location.

Applying Outside the U.S.

• U.S. citizens abroad must apply or renew through their nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate American Citizen Services (ACS) unit.
• Emergencies: For life-or-death emergencies involving U.S. citizens outside normal hours, contact the local embassy emergency line.

If you'd like more specific details, let me know:

• Are you applying inside the United States or abroad?
• Is this a first-time application, renewal, or a replacement for a lost passport?