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You are applying for New Passport - Standard Passport Processing (6-9 Days)






A   Complete New Passport Application Form (DS-11)

   Complete and print DS-11 now by double clicking on the link below

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  • Please apply for a Passport Book.    
  • Please do not sign this form now. (Explained in Step 2)
  • Please do not mail this form to the National Passport Center but to  APVI. (Address provided after Step 4 with order confirmation number)
  • After completing and printing this form, please close the window and return to the passport instructions.


B   APVI Letter of Authorization

Print two duplicate originals of APVI letter of authorization (LOA). The letters have to be manually signed in blue ink.

                                    APVI (LOA)          

The applicant's signature on the two (LOA) authorizes us to process the passport application through the Passport Agency.


C   Two Passport Photos

The two passport photos have to meet Passport Agency Regulations.

                 Where can I have my passport photos Taken?


D   Proof of Identity

You must provide 2 copies of your valid driver's license or state ID card, with an issue date of 6 months ago or longer. Note: If the name on your ID does not match the name on your citizenship document or application form, please provide a copy of the legal document to show the name change.

If your ID issue date is six months ago or less, or you don't have one at all, please click here for additional proof of Identity.



E   Proof of US Citizenship

Provide one of the following:

Certified US Birth Certificate or your most recent, 5-year or 10-year US Passport. Note: Mutilated, laminated, altered, damaged, or 1- year limited passports are not acceptable evidence of U.S. Citizenship. The hospital-issued birth certificate is not the certified copy that is needed.  Note: If the name on your citizenship document does not match the name on your application form, please provide a copy of the legal document to show the name change.

For help obtaining a birth certificate, click here

If you were born outside the United States, please click here.



F   Evidence of Travel
You must provide two copies of one of the following:


G   Name Change Documents (If applicable)

Your application form, citizenship document, and photo ID must show the same name. If the names on these documents do not ALL match, you must provide ALL original name change document(s) bearing the official seal of the issuing authority, showing the progression of your name change(s). Examples include: Court Decree(s), Marriage Certificate(s), Divorce Decree(s).


H   Government Fees

If you applied ONLY for A PASSPORT BOOK, write one check or money order for exactly $170 payable to: "US Department of State."  

  • All personal checks must have a printed address.
  • Please write your Name and Date of Birth on the Memo Line. 
  • The government does not accept credit card payment for these fees. 
  • If you applied for BOTH A PASSPORT BOOK AND A PASSPORT CARD, write your check or money order for exactly $200 payable to "US Department of State." Note: The passport card cannot be expedited. It will be sent to you via regular mail within 8 weeks from the U.S. Department of State. 
  • The Post Office or Courthouse that executes your application will also charge a $25 fee. (Explained in Step 2)