Applying for a passport is an important step for anyone planning international travel. Knowing where to pick up a passport application or how to access it online can make the process much easier. So, let’s walk you through your options, the types of applications available, and how the Passport Office can help expedite the process.
Where to Pick Up a Passport Application
Passport Acceptance Facilities
Passport acceptance facilities are government-authorized locations where you can submit your application.
These include:
- Courthouses: Many local courthouses have paper copies of passport applications and offer application submission and document verification services.
- Post Offices: Select post offices accept passport applications and provide paper forms.
- Libraries: Some libraries have passport acceptance services.
To find a passport acceptance facility near you, visit the State Department’s Facility Locator.
Online Availability
If you prefer to stay online, find and print passport applications at travel.state.gov. There, you can also find instructions for completing and submitting the applications.
For those eligible for online passport renewal, the process is entirely digital. So, there’s no need for paper applications!
Types of Passport Applications
DS-11: New Passport
Use this form if you’re applying for a passport for the first time, under 16, or if your previous passport was issued more than 15 years ago.
DS-82: Passport Renewal
This form is for renewing a passport issued within the last 15 years and is not significantly damaged.
DS-64: Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport
If your passport is lost or stolen, you’ll need this form in addition to a new application.
DS-3053: Statement of Consent for a Minor Passport
This form is required if only one parent can consent to a child’s passport application.
How to Apply for a Passport
Standard Application Process
- Complete the Application: Fill out the appropriate form online or on paper.
- Collect Necessary Documents: Gather proof of citizenship, photo identification, and a passport photo.
- Submit at an Acceptance Facility: Bring your completed application and documents to a passport acceptance facility.
- Pay the Fees: Submit the required payment for passport processing and any additional services.
Expedited Services with The Passport Office
Need your passport quickly? The Passport Office offers expedited services! We help guide you through the application process and can get you a passport in as little as 3 to 5 days, compared to the standard 6 to 10 weeks. The Passport Office also assists with virtual appointments.
Final Thoughts
Whether you visit a courthouse, access forms online, or rely on The Passport Office for expedited services, having the correct information makes all the difference. If you’re in a hurry, The Passport Office can help you get your passport in days instead of weeks.