- A passport application is a form you will need to fill out in order to receive a US Passport, whether through the US Passport Agency or expedited through Allstar Passports & Visas. All passport applications request certain personal information so please be sure to keep any personal documents handy when filling out the appropriate passport application. There are three main passport applications that most travelers request.
- New Passport Application - DS-11
- Renewal Application - DS-82
- Lost/Stolen Application - DS-64/DS-11
There are also two additional passport applications that travelers may need to fill out depending on the type of passport issue or circumstance they are looking to rectify.
- Add Pages Application - DS -4085
- Name Change / Extend a Limited Passport Application - DS-5504
How do I fill out a New Passport Application?
Most travelers are looking to obtain a new passport. In order to do so, you must first fill out a New Passport Application which is also referred to as a DS-11. The New Passport Application is quick and easy to fill out.
The US Department of State recently changed the way New Passport Applications are filled out. The US Department of State no longer accepts passport applications with one barcode. You must know fill out the DS-11 application online first and upon completion, print out the application. Your passport application must have two bar codes on the right hand side of the first page in order to be processed.
Some of the most common problems travelers have when filling out a New Passport Application is providing the birth date and birth place of their parent/s. It is important that you locate that information in order to avoid your passport application being held in suspense.
A great resource for individuals who do not have the information needed to complete the New Passport Application is www.vitalchek.com This website will locate and ship a certified copy of personal documents such as; birth certificates, marriage licenses, death decrees and divorce dissolutions within a 4-5 business days. |
