You must re-apply as a new applicant and make a personal appearance to have the forms viewed by a clerk before sealing the forms in an envelope. An additional LOST FORM DS-64 will print with the DS-11.

 

1.  ONE (1) APPLICATION FORM DS-11 – Must be typed on-line at www.travel.state.gov then printed. Don’t leave blank answers. Do not sign the DS-11 application until requested to do so by the agent at the Post Office or County Clerk’s Office. **NO HAND FILLED APPLICATIONS**

 

2.  PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP – A) Certified U.S. Birth Certificate (Long Form) issued by the state or county in which you were born. Birth Certificate must have a raised embossed seal, file number, and registrars signature. B) Expired Passport issued over 15 years ago, you can use that in place of the birth certificate.   C) Original Naturalization Certificate you will get it back with the completed passport). (Married female applicants must provide original marriage license)

 

3.  ONE (1) PASSPORT PHOTO – In COLOR, size 2 X 2, must have a “white” background. Photos must be recent and taken within the past six months. *No hats or scarves unless for religious purposes. Also no eyeglasses.

 

4, ONE (1) LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION: (Select Reference Menu) Confirm if the first 2 middle boxes that state “I authorize…” are checked. Below please write the traveler’s name, the phone number, and TODAYS date.

sign the bottom line as signature appears on your license or i.d.

 

5.  PROOF OF IDENTITY: The client must provide proof of Identification in the form valid driver’s license or State i.d. card from any state with photo.   

 

6.  PROOF OF DEPARTURE: Original Tickets, E-Tickets, Cruise Confirmation or Hotel Reservation must be presented to the acceptance agent showing travel is within two (2) weeks. You will need to bring a copy so the acceptance agent can place it inside the sealed envelope, and return to you the originals. 

 

7.  STATE FEES – Have check or money order in the amount of $208.32 to “U.S. Department of State”. Also have payment for the agent in the amount of $35.00. (We can write checks if requested).

 

8.  Order Form – (Select Reference Menu)