Apply for Passport

Find out how to apply for or renew a passport and what to do if your passport is lost or stolen.

Apply for a new adult passport

You need a passport to travel to most countries outside the U.S. Learn how to apply in person.

Renew an adult passport

Learn how to renew your passport by mail or in person in an emergency.

Get or renew a passport for a minor under 18

Find out how to get a child's passport, depending on their age.

Lost or stolen passports

If your passport is lost or stolen you must report it to the State Department right away. How you replace it depends on if you are inside or outside the U.S.

 

How to Apply

At the Travel.State.Gov website, learn, about the steps for how to apply for or renew your U.S. passport. 

  • Passport Forms

  • What Form Should I use?

  • Citizenship Evidence

  • Photo Identification

  • Passport Photos

  • Passport Fees

  • Processing Times

  • Where to Apply