There is one VERY important item you need when you
Step 1: Fill out an application.
Step 2: Collect the documents you will need.
- Citizenship Evidence (Must have original/certified copy AND a photocopy of front and back)
- Birth Certificate
- Undamaged expired passport
- Identification (Must have a photocopy of the front and back)
- Driver’s License
- Passport Card
- See other options here
- Passport Photos (I always get mine through Costco. They are inexpensive!)
Step 3: Figure out your payment.
- New Passports cost $110 plus a $35 first time acceptance fee ($145 total)
- You can pay by Check or Money Order. Credit or Debit Cards are not usually accepted.
- If applying at a Passport Agency, they may take a credit or debit card.
Step 4: Submit your application!
- You may be able to apply at your local post office or library. The library in my city takes appointments!
Processing time is normally 4-6 weeks. If you need your passport faster, you can expedite it and it takes about 2-3 weeks and costs an additional $60. For a same day passport, you must go to a passport agency.
*Note this is instruction for NEW ADULT United StatesPassport holders.
