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What is Form DS-11?

Form DS-11 is the Application for a U.S. Passport, issued by the U.S. Department of State. It's used by people who must apply in person — most often first-time applicants and children. You fill it out ahead of time, then submit it at an acceptance facility.

You can complete every field here and print a clean copy to bring to your appointment.

Who must use the DS-11?

You must apply in person with Form DS-11 if any of these apply to you:

  • You're applying for your first U.S. passport.
  • You're under age 16 (a parent or guardian applies with you).
  • Your most recent passport was issued more than 15 years ago.
  • Your previous passport was lost, stolen or damaged.
  • Your name changed and you can't document the change.

DS-11 vs DS-82 — which do I use?

Use the DS-11 when you must apply in person (first passport, child, or a passport that's too old or was lost). Use the DS-82 when you're eligible to renew by mail — generally if your most recent passport is undamaged, was issued in the last 15 years, and you were 16 or older when it was issued.

What you'll need to fill it out

  • Your full name, date and place of birth, and Social Security number.
  • Your mailing address and contact details.
  • A physical description (height, hair and eye color).
  • Evidence of U.S. citizenship and a valid photo ID to bring with you.
  • One recent passport photo (2x2 inches).

How to fill out Form DS-11

  1. Open the form in the editor — the official application loads ready to type into.
  2. Enter your name and birth details exactly as they appear on your citizenship evidence.
  3. Add your address, SSN and contact info.
  4. Fill in your physical description and any other names you've used.
  5. Download and print the form single-sided — and do not sign it yet.
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Do not sign the DS-11 in advance. You must sign it in person in front of an acceptance agent, or your application will be rejected.

Documents to bring

  • Evidence of U.S. citizenship — a certified birth certificate or a previous U.S. passport.
  • A photo ID (driver's license or government ID) — plus a photocopy of the front and back.
  • One passport photo, 2x2 inches, taken within the last 6 months.
  • Payment for the passport fees.

Where to apply

Submit your DS-11 in person at a passport acceptance facility — often a post office, library or clerk of court — or at a regional passport agency. Many locations require an appointment, so check ahead. Do not mail a DS-11 on your own.

Fees & processing

A passport involves two fees: an application fee paid to the Department of State, and an acceptance (execution) fee paid to the facility. Costs differ for a book, a card, or both, and for adults vs. children. Processing times vary, with an expedited option for an extra fee. Check the current fees and timelines on travel.state.gov before you go.

Why you sign the DS-11 in person

Unlike a mail-in renewal, the DS-11 requires you to sign in front of an authorized acceptance agent, who verifies your identity. That's why this tool helps you complete and print the form but never asks for a signature — you'll sign at your appointment.

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"First passport, no stress."

Filled out the whole DS-11 at home, printed it, and walked into my post office appointment ready to go. The agent just checked it and I signed right there.

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Marcus B.
First-time Applicant · Austin, TX

"Did both my kids' applications."

Two DS-11s for the kids before our trip. Way easier to type than to hand-write tiny boxes, and printing clean copies meant no do-overs at the counter.

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Parent of two · Seattle, WA

"Done before my appointment."

Loved that it reminded me not to sign until I got there. Printed it single-sided like it said and the whole visit took ten minutes.

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Traveler · Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

Everything about filling out, printing and submitting your DS-11.

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Yes — filling out and printing the form is free, no account or signup. The passport fees themselves are paid separately to the government at your appointment.
Use the DS-11 if you must apply in person — first passport, a child under 16, or a passport that's lost, damaged, or over 15 years old. Use the DS-82 if you're eligible to renew by mail.
No. The DS-11 must be signed in person in front of an authorized acceptance agent. That's why we help you fill it out and print it, but never ask for a signature — sign it at your appointment.
In person at a passport acceptance facility (often a post office, library or court clerk) or a regional passport agency. Many require an appointment, so check ahead — don't mail it yourself.
Evidence of U.S. citizenship (certified birth certificate or prior passport), a valid photo ID plus a photocopy, one 2x2-inch passport photo, and payment for the fees.
There are two fees — an application fee paid to the Department of State and an acceptance fee paid to the facility — and they differ for a book, a card, adults and children. Check the current amounts on travel.state.gov.
Processing times vary throughout the year, with an expedited option available for an extra fee. Check the current routine and expedited timelines on travel.state.gov before you travel.
Yes. The whole form is mobile-friendly — tap into any field and type. Just print a clean single-sided copy to take to your appointment.
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