Source data
First-time U.S. adult passport appointment checklist
Sources checked
- 01DS-11
Printed form on single-sided pages, left unsigned Source 1
- 02Citizenship evidence
A qualifying physical document such as a certified birth certificate or naturalization certificate Source 3
- 03Citizenship photocopy
Front of the evidence, plus the back if it has printed material Source 3
- 04Primary photo ID
An accepted original physical ID with a photograph Source 2
- 05Photo ID copies
Photocopies of both sides of each ID presented Source 2
- 06Passport photograph
One colour passport photo that meets State Department requirements Source 1
The acceptance agent checks your documents, administers the oath and asks you to sign.
First-time U.S. adult passport appointment checklist
This checklist covers a first adult application in person at a U.S. passport acceptance facility. Applicants aged 16 or 17, children, renewals and applications abroad have separate State Department guidance.
| Source | ||
|---|---|---|
| DS-11 | Printed form on single-sided pages, left unsigned | Source 1 |
| Citizenship evidence | A qualifying physical document such as a certified birth certificate or naturalization certificate | Source 3 |
| Citizenship photocopy | Front of the evidence, plus the back if it has printed material | Source 3 |
| Primary photo ID | An accepted original physical ID with a photograph | Source 2 |
| Photo ID copies | Photocopies of both sides of each ID presented | Source 2 |
| Passport photograph | One colour passport photo that meets State Department requirements | Source 1 |
| Payments | Separate application and facility acceptance payments in the accepted forms | Source 1 |
| Second photo ID, if required | An additional photo ID when using ID issued by another state | Source 1 |