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What documents are required to apply for a new adult passport?

Updated: May 12

To apply for a new US adult passport, the following documents are typically required:

A completed passport application: This is included in our service. Our expert prepare and review your passport application form to ensure it is error free and ready to be accepted by the passport facility.
Proof of citizenship (and a photocopy of it): This can be a previous passport, a certified birth certificate issued by the state or county where you were born, a consular report of birth abroad, or a naturalization certificate.
Government-issued photo identification (and a photocopy of it) : you will find examples below.
A recent passport photo: This photo must meet specific size and quality requirements, and it should be taken within the last six months.
Payment: The fee for a new adult passport varies depending on whether you opt for a standard or expedited processing time, as well as any additional services you request.

Reminder : If your ID issue date is within the last six months, please furnish as many forms of identification as you can. It is important to note that the U.S. Department of State may require supplementary proof of ID.

After you have placed your order on our website, we will offer you a comprehensive passport application package that includes a pre-filled application form, a customized document checklist, and a fee structure based on your specific travel requirements. Additionally, we will provide unlimited expert consultation services to you until you receive your new passport at your home.

Here are examples of primary forms of identification :

Previous U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card

Driver's license older than six months

Government ID : City, State or Federal

Naturalization Certificate

In the event that you lack the primary identification documents mentioned earlier, you have the option to provide Supplemental Identification Documents

However, it is important to note that there is no assurance of acceptance by the U.S. Department of State.

Therefore, it is advisable to furnish as many of these documents as possible. Documents featuring your photograph, signature, and/or physical description are particularly valuable in this regard.

Here are examples of Supplemental Identification Documents :