You will have to complete the following steps to apply for your passport:

1. Application: Fill out the application for a U.S. Passport (DS-11) and print (you cannot submit online)

2. Passport Photo: Schedule an appointment to go to get your passport photo done. Some local places you can go: CVS (15 mins or less service); UPS Store*; FedEx*; USPS*; or Walgreens.

3. Passport Office: Once you have completed the form, you will take your printed application, supporting documents, photo, and fees, in-person to a passport acceptance facility. Click Here to search for a facility near you.

*TIP: Strongly recommend taking your completed application to UPS Store, FedEx, or USPS and making sure the location you choose also offers passport photoing services so you can get everything done in one place for a more seamless and efficient experience.

We recommend beginning this process as soon as possible as it will take anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks of processing time. However, there is an option to pay for an expediated process which will be 2 to 3 weeks. This is not including the two weeks it will take for them to get your application and another two weeks for you to get your passport in the mail.

When you go to the Passport facility, you should bring the following documents with you:

• Completed DS-11 U.S. Passport Application

• Original or Certified U.S. Birth Certificate (must have seal or stamp from city or state)

• Make and bring photocopies of your birth certificate and state identification (they will keep these with your application)

• Be prepared to present your ID in person.

• Photo that meets all photo requirements (if you are not having this done at the facility)

Click Here if you do not have your original birth certification and you need to obtain your official birth certificate

There will be two separate fees that you will have to pay for when applying for passport:

Expedited service costs an additional $60. For information on forms of payment and a full list of fees and services, please see Passport Fees.

You can visit - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html to learn more.