To apply for a passport for the first time, you should fill out form DS-11.

Note: If your most recent passport was issued more than 15 years ago, or if your most recent passport was issued before your 16^th birthday, you will need use form DS-11 and apply as if it is your first passport.

In addition to the completed form you will need:

• Proof of U.S. citizenship such as one of the following (only originals or certified copies are acceptable)
  • Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (current or 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 parents’ full names;
    • Shows the date filed with registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth);
    • Has the registrar’s signature; and
    • Has the seal of the issuing authority;
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad;
  • Certificate of Naturalization, or;
  • Certificate of Citizenship;
• One of the following forms of identification:
  • Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired);
  • Fully-valid U.S. driver’s license;
  • Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship;
  • Government employee ID (city, county, state or federal);
  • S. military ID or military dependent ID, or;
  • Valid foreign passport;
• 2 inch by 2 inch (5 cm x 5 cm) color photo not older than 6 months (click here for more detailed photo requirements);
• The fee. The application fee is $165. We are only able to accept cash payments in either US dollars or CFA. You can get comprehensive information on passport fees at the State Department passport site.

All non-emergency services require an appointment. To schedule a passport appointment, please click here.