Apply for a Passport in Person

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Notices:

Appointments are required for Hand-carry passport applications. All routine passport applications must be completely filled out and presented to County Clerk staff no later than 5:30 p.m.
Passport applications must be completed in black ink.
"Cross-outs" on passport applications are not permitted. If a mistake is made on an application, a new one must be completed.

You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if at least one of the following is true:

You are applying for your first U.S. passport
You are under age 16
Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16
Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago

If none of the above statements apply to you, you may be eligible to Renew by Mail using Form DS-82.

Please note: If you are not in the United States, see Applying for a U.S. Passport from Outside the United States.

How to Apply

1. Fill Out Form DS-11

Fill Out Form DS-11

You may now complete the form online, print it and bring it in with you or you may print a blank form and complete it by hand.

Please choose from the following options:

Complete DS-11 Online & Print Complete DS-11 by Hand

Please note:

Do not sign the application until instructed to do so by the acceptance agent.
You must provide a Social Security Number (SSN) in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2714a.
You may request a larger passport book with 52 pages, at no additional cost, by checking the '52 page' box at the top of the DS-11.

2. Provide Evidence of U.S. Citizenship

Provide Evidence of U.S. Citizenship

You must submit one of the following. Photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable.

Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired)
U.S. birth certificate that meets the following requirements:
- Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
- Lists your full name, date of birth, and place of birth
- Lists your parent(s)' full names
- Has the date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth)
- Has the registrar's signature
- Has the seal of the issuing authority
Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Citizenship

If you cannot submit one of the above acceptable documents, or for more information, please see Citizenship Evidence.

3. Present Identification

Present Identification

You must present one of the following identification documents (IDs) to the acceptance agent. The ID must readily identify you.

In-state, fully-valid driver's license
Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired)
Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
Government employee ID (city, county, state or federal)
U.S. military ID or military dependent ID
Valid foreign passport
Matricula Consular (Mexican Consular Identification, commonly used by the parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant)

If you cannot present one of the IDs above, or for more information, please see Identification.

Please note:

If you present an out-of-state ID, you must present an additional ID.
If you have undergone or are going through gender transition, please see these additional requirements.

4. Bring a Photocopy of Identification

5. Determine Any Special Circumstances

Determine Any Special Circumstances

If any of the below categories apply to you, you may have additional requirements for your passport application. Please see the relevant page for more information.