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TO APPLY FOR A FIRST-TIME U.S. PASSPORT FOR AN ADULT (16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER)

You must make an appointment for your application to be processed.

You must PERSONALLY present ORIGINALS of the following documents. If you do not have some of the documents listed below, plefase be prepared to explain why. You must also present a COPY of the documents indicated by an asterisk (*); otherwise, you will be charged one dollar for each copy.

 

  • Completed form DS-11 (in English, typewritten or printed in black or blue ink; white-out is prohibited)

  • One front-view individual color photograph, 2 x 2 inches in size, printed on thin paper with a light background

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a certified copy of a birth certificate (long form, not abstract), naturalization certificate, certificate of citizenship, or consular report of birth abroad*

  • Hospital record of birth*

  • Immunization record*

  • If baptized, baptismal certificate*

  • Any passports or other identity documents previously issued to you (U.S., Mexican or others)*

  • Evidence of continuation of identity: school records, photos, yearbooks, etc.*

  • Pre-natal medical record for the mother during her pregnancy, including any lab tests, ultrasounds, X rays, photos, etc.

  • Any documents or papers which show that the mother was in the U.S. at the time of birth, including hospital records

  • Certified copy of birth certificates of all siblings, including half-siblings

  • Certified copy of birth certificate of father and mother*

  • The amount of: $100.00 U.S. dollars for passport book 
                             $45.00 U.S. dollars for passport card

    PLEASE BRING exact amount of cash in one type of currency, or credit card.

    THIS FORM MUST BE PRESENTED WITH YOUR DOCUMENTATION. TO PRINT IT IN CHECKLIST FORMAT, CLICK HERE.

    You may be asked to provide additional documents once your application has been reviewed.

    APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PERSONALLY COMPLETE THEIR FORMS AND GATHER ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR YOU TO PAY FOR PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE.

    CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT ONLINE, IF YOU LIVE IN MEXICO.

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    baja sur residents

    U.S. citizens who live at the southern end of Baja California Sur may apply at the U.S. Consular Agency in Cabo San Lucas. Click here for the Consular Agency contact information.
    If you apply at the Consular Agency, you must still comply with all the requirements listed on this site.