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Passport Application/Renewal

A checklist of steps for applying for or renewing a US passport, from forms and photos to payment and tracking.

What this tool does

A checklist of steps for applying for or renewing a US passport, from forms and photos to payment and tracking.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 3 groups and 14 items.

  • Prepare (6 items): Find the right US passport form for a new application or a renewal; Get a passport photo taken that meets the official photo rules; Gather the proof of citizenship the form instructions ask for; Have ready the photo ID the form instructions ask for; Check the current processing time; Check the current fees
  • Apply (6 items): Check whether you must apply in person, and find an acceptance facility if so; Schedule an appointment if needed; Complete the application form; Sign the form where the instructions say to; Prepare payment in an accepted form; Check whether a faster service is offered if you are short of time
  • After applying (2 items): Track your application online; Check whether your old passport must be sent in with the application (renewal)

Tip: Check the official government passport site for current forms, fees and processing times before you start. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list of steps for a US passport and is not official guidance. Follow the instructions from the issuing agency.
  • It does not state fees, photo sizes or processing times. Look them up at the time you apply.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Does this cover countries other than the US?
A: No. The steps are written for a US passport. Other countries have different forms and rules.
Q: Does the page tell me fees or processing times?
A: No. Fees and times change, so the list tells you to check them with the official passport site.
Q: Does it tell me which form I need?
A: No. It reminds you to find the right form for a new application or a renewal. The official site says which applies to you.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes, in your browser on this device only.

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