How to Apply for a New or First Time Passport


In order to qualify for a First Time passport you must meet the following criteria:
  • You must be applying for your first time.
  • Your previously issued passport was issued more than 15 years ago
  • Your previously issued passport was issued when you were under the age of 16
    • Applying for a Passport for a Minor (Under 16)? Click here

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Special Notes

  • An appearance in person at a Passport Acceptance office is required and a mandatory step of your passport order.
  • After gathering the documents listed below  you must take them with you and appear in person at a Passport Acceptance office and get a sealed package.
  • When making your appearance you will pay a Government fee of $170 and a separate execution fee of $25. Make sure to have a cashiers check or money order made payable to the, "US Department of State" in the amount of $170 with you. The $25 execution fee can be paid by credit card.  


  • Must be completed online, it cannot be handwritten
  • Must be printed on single sheets of paper - double sided printing is not allowed
  • Do not sign the application until you appear infront of an Acceptance Agent


2. One Passport Photo

  • Must be 2x2in on a white background
  • Must present the full head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin
  • Center the head with the frame


3. Proof of Citizenship

    You must provide an original of one of the following:

  • Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state or;
  • Consulate Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth or;
  • Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship
  • A certified birth certificate has a registrar's raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal, registrar's signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrars office, which must be within 1 year of your birth.




  • Print and sign two copies
  • One must be included inside of the sealed package
  • One must be attached outside of the sealed package


5. Flight Itinerary

  • You must include a copy of your flight itinerary or ticket holdings
  • Must show a departure date of within 14 days of when you get your sealed package


6. Identification

    You must provide the original and one photocopy of the following:

  • Valid Drivers License
  • Naturalization Certificate
  • Current Government ID (city, state or federal)
  • Current Military ID


7. Locate an Acceptance Office

  • Click on the image below and then enter your zip code
  • Select the location nearest you and call to verify correct hours and operations


8. Appear in Person

  • Once you've gathered all of the documents listed you need to take them to a Passport Acceptance Office and get a sealed package. 
  • You will need to bring a cashiers check or money order in the amount of $170 made payable to the, "US Department of State." A separarte execution fee of $25 will be charged and in most cases can be paid by credit card or cash.
  • They will put all of your documents including your check and original legal status in a sealed package and hand it back to you. 

 

9. Completed Order Form

You must include one completed order form with your documents.

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