First Time Passport Applicant

First Time Passport Applicant:

An appointment is required and each applicant must appear in person.

Form DS-11 will be used if any of the following are true:

• You are a first time applicant
• You are under the age of 18
• Your previous passport was issued over 15 years ago
• Your previous passport was issued when you were under the age of 16
• Your previous passport is badly damaged, lost, or stolen
• Your previous passport was in a different name and you are unable to submit proper documentation to reflect the name change
• Your previous passport was a limited validity passport

The following are the requirements for first time passport applicants:

• Completed DS-11 Passport Application Form (single-sided with black ink*)
• Applicant’s full Social Security number required on form
• Proof of citizenship (copy and original required) 
• Proof of identity (front and back copy and original required)
• Passport photo—one 2 inch by 2 inch color photo with a solid white background. Photos can be taken at the New Brighton Passport Office for $15.
• Passport fees—each applicant should have separate checks payable to the U.S. Department of State and the City of New Brighton. 
  • U.S. Department of State fee: Check or money order only. Credit/debit cards NOT accepted.
    • A separate check is required for each application
  • City of New Brighton fee: Check, money order, or cash only. Credit/debit cards NOT accepted.
    • All returned checks payable to the City of New Brighton are subject to a $30.00 charge.     

*Applications MUST be filled out in black ink. If pencil or another color is used, you will be required to fill out a new application.