- 1). Fill out Form DS-11. You can either fill this form out online and print it out, or print a blank form and fill it out by hand.
- 2). Collect your documents that prove your identity and citizenship. Documents for citizenship include a government-issued birth certificate, certificate of birth abroad, or a certificate of citizenship. Documents for identity include a current driver's license, government-issued photo ID or military ID. You can prove both identity and citizenship if you have a prior passport or naturalization certificate.
- 3). Photocopy both sides of your proof of identification on a blank white 8.5 inch by 11 inch sheet of paper.
- 4). Take your passport photos and have two copies developed. The photo must be high quality, 2 inches square, in color, and have a white or off-white backdrop.
- 5). Bring all of your supporting documentation as well as your fee to a Passport Acceptance Facility. Adult passports cost $100 and a child's passport costs $85. Within a few weeks your passport will arrive in the mail.
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