Application Requirements

Complete Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport in black ink.

• You may complete the form online and print it to bring to your appointment, or complete it at the UTA Passport Office.
• All DS-11 forms must be printed single-sided.
• DO NOT SIGN THE APPLICATION BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT. You must sign it in person in front of the passport acceptance agent.

You must provide one of the following original documents as proof of U.S. citizenship:

• Original or certified U.S. birth certificate
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad
• Undamaged U.S. passport book or card

Birth certificate requirements

If you are submitting a birth certificate, it must:

• Be an original or certified copy issued by the city, county, or state of your birth. Photocopies are not accepted.
• Include your full name, date of birth, and place of birth.
• Include the full names of both parents.
• Display the deal of the issuing authority and an official signature.

Hospital-issued birth certificates are not accepted.

Texas birth certificate information

Certified copies of Texas birth certificates may be obtained from any county clerk's office in Texas.

Important information about abstract birth certificates:

• Texas abstract birth certificates must include a capital letter "I" after the date filed to be accepted as proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Abstract birth certificates issues by other states are not accepted.

For additional information, review the U.S. Department of State's citizenship evidence requirements.

Bring a valid state-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or state identification card.

The following do not meet this requirement:

• Provisional driver's licenses
• Temporary driver's lisences
• Expired driver's licenses
• Social security cards

If your state-issued ID was issues by a state other than Texas, bring a secondary form of photo identification, such as a student ID.

You must provide one passport photo with your application. Passport photos are available at the UTA Passport Office for an additional fee.

• Cost: $12 for two photos.
• Printed and digital photos are available.
• Bring a flash drive if you would like your photos provided digitally.

For photo specifications, visit the U.S. Department of State's Passport Photo Requirements page.

All applicants are required to pay both the U.S. Department of State Passport Application Fee and the UTA Passport Office Facility Acceptance Fee.

These Fees are separate and must be paid using different payment methods.

1. U.S. Department of State Passport Application Fee

• Payment must be made by check or money order only.
• Make checks or money orders payable to U.S. Department of State.
• Families applying together at the same appointment may use one check or money order to cover all applications.
• Application fees vary depending on the applicant's age and passport product.

For current application fees, visit the U.S. Department of State's Passport Fees page.

2. UTA Passport Office Facility Acceptance Fee

• Cost: $35 per application.
• Payment must be made by credit or debit card at the time of application.

3. Optional Passport Photo Fee

• Cost: $12 for two photos.
• Payment must be made by credit or debit card.
• Printed and digital photos are available.

For applicants ages 15 and younger:

• Both parents or legal guardians are generally required to be present at the appointment.
• If one parent or guardian cannot appear in person, a completed Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent must be provided.
• Form DS-3053 must be notarized and submitted with the child's DS-11 application.
• Evidence of the parental relationship is required, such as a birth certificate or Consular Report of Birth Abroad listing the names of the child and parents.

Additional documentation may be required depending on the circumstances.

Review the U.S. Department of State's requirements for minor applicants before your appointment.

Applicants ages 16 and 17 are generally considered adult applicants for passport purposes.

• Applicants must apply in person using Form DS-11 unless eligible to renew a recently issues adult passport by mail.
• Additional documentation or parental awareness requirements may apply.

Review the U.S. Department of State's requirements for applicants ages 16 and 17 before your appointment.