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Getting your first passport
First-time applicants must apply in person at an acceptance facility or, for urgent travel, a passport agency.
What to bring
- Form DS-11, completed but not signed until the agent asks you to
- Proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a certified birth certificate, plus a photocopy
- Valid photo ID, such as a driver's license, plus a photocopy
- One passport photo (2x2 inches)
- Two payments: the application fee to the State Department and the $35 acceptance fee to the facility
Get a compliant passport photo online
Partner link.
Where to apply
Use the official facility search or browse passport offices by state.
Fees
| Application | Form | Routine (4–6 wks) | Expedited (2–3 wks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-time adult passport book | DS-11 | $165 | $225 |
| Adult renewal, passport book | DS-82 | $130 | $190 |
| Child under 16, passport book | DS-11 | $135 | $195 |
| First-time adult passport card | DS-11 | $65 | n/a* |
Totals include the $130 application fee and $35 acceptance fee where it applies, plus the $60 expedite fee in the last column. Optional 1–2 day return delivery costs extra. *Passport cards are mailed by first-class mail. Always confirm current fees on the State Department fee page.