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The official U.S. passport application — fill it in your browser, then print and bring it to an acceptance facility. Your data stays on your device.
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About DS-11
Form DS-11 is the application you use to get a U.S. passport when you can't renew by mail — first-time applicants, anyone under 16, people whose previous passport was lost, stolen, or damaged, and those whose most recent passport was issued more than 15 years ago or before age 16. It's the most common passport form precisely because every first passport goes through it. The form collects your full name, date and place of birth, Social Security number, contact details, parental information (for minors), emergency contact, and travel plans.
The one rule that trips people up: do not sign the DS-11 ahead of time. Unlike a renewal, the DS-11 must be submitted in person at a passport acceptance facility (a post office, library, or clerk of court), and you sign it in front of the acceptance agent who witnesses your oath. So fill in every field here, print it single-sided, and leave the signature blank until the agent tells you to sign. You'll also bring proof of U.S. citizenship (birth certificate or prior passport), a photo ID, a passport photo, and the fees.
FormatFuse opens the official 2025 State Department DS-11 and lets you fill every field in your browser — your SSN, birth information, and travel details never leave your device. Print the completed form (single-sided, no signature), gather your supporting documents, and take everything to an acceptance facility — many require an appointment. The DS-11 is not mailed in by you; the acceptance agent forwards it. If you're renewing an existing passport and you're eligible, use Form DS-82 instead, which you can complete and mail yourself.
How to fill DS-11
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Personal information
Fill your full legal name, date and place of birth, SSN, height, eye/hair color, and contact details.
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Parents + emergency contact
Add parental information (required for minors and helpful for adults) and an emergency contact who won't travel with you.
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Travel plans + passport type
Indicate your travel dates and whether you want a passport book, card, or both.
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Print — do NOT sign yet
Print single-sided. Leave the signature blank: you sign in person in front of the acceptance agent who witnesses your oath.
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Apply in person
Bring the form, proof of citizenship, photo ID, a passport photo, and fees to an acceptance facility (often by appointment).
Privacy reminder. Your inputs — including your SSN, EIN, or PAN — never leave your browser. We do not log or transmit form values.
This tool fills the form, it does not give advice. It puts the information you enter onto the official PDF. It does not calculate your taxes, check your answers, or tell you if something is wrong. Compare everything to the official instructions, and if your situation is anything beyond simple, have a professional review it before you file or submit.
FormatFuse provides a privacy-first form-filling tool. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State. We do not submit applications — you must apply in person at an acceptance facility per State Department instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs to use Form DS-11 instead of renewing?
Use DS-11 if it's your first passport, you're under 16, your previous passport was lost/stolen/damaged, it was issued more than 15 years ago, or it was issued before you turned 16, or in a previous name you can't document a change for. If none of those apply and you have your most recent passport in hand, you likely qualify to renew by mail with Form DS-82 instead.
Do I sign the DS-11 before going to the post office?
No — and this is the most common mistake. The DS-11 is signed in person, in front of the passport acceptance agent who administers your oath. Fill in everything else, print it, and leave the signature line blank until the agent instructs you to sign.
Can I mail in the DS-11 myself?
No. The DS-11 must be submitted in person at a passport acceptance facility (many post offices, some libraries, and clerks of court). The agent verifies your identity and citizenship documents and forwards your application. Only renewals on Form DS-82 can be mailed by the applicant.
What do I bring with the printed DS-11?
Proof of U.S. citizenship (certified birth certificate or a prior U.S. passport), a valid photo ID plus a photocopy of it, one passport photo meeting the requirements, and the application and execution fees. Check the current fee schedule and whether your acceptance facility requires an appointment.
Is it safe to fill the DS-11 in my browser here?
Yes. The PDF and everything you type — including your SSN and date of birth — stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded and there's no server log. You print the completed form and hand it in physically; it's never transmitted online through us.
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