You must always appear in person when applying for your first passport. A parent or legal guardian must personally appear and execute the application for a child less than 16 years of age. All applicants, regardless of age must appear in person to execute the passport application. A parental consent form is required for minors. All individuals, including newborns, are required to have a passport issued in their own name. The signature of both parents is required on all applications for minors under the age of sixteen if both parents can't appear, one parent may sign and submit a notarized statement of consent for the second parent

1. Proof of U.S. Citizenship
• A previous U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or a copy of a birth certificate are acceptable. A certified copy of a birth certificate will be acceptable if it contains: Full Name of Child Date of Birth Place of Birth Date of registration Signature of Registrar Seal of Registrar's Office If a birth certificate is not available, secondary evidence may be submitted. School records, baptismal certificates, and census reports which contain information regarding applicant's date and place of birth, are among the types of records which may be used to establish proof of U.S. citizenship. Affidavits of parents, doctors, and nurses attending birth, may also be submitted along with other records for consideration.
2. Proof of Identity
• A picture ID, such as a previous U.S. passport, a valid driver's license, a valid Military ID card, a valid State ID card or a naturalization certificate are acceptable proof of identity. Expired documents are not acceptable.
3. Two Photographs
• Two identical 2"x 2" photographs which have been taken within the past six months are required. They must be color. The photographs must be full frontal or whole face view and must have a white or off-white background. (Vending machine photos are not acceptable.) We do not provide photography service.
4. Required Fees
• The required fees must accompany the passport application. See the Fee Schedule to determine what payment is due.

You may apply for renewal of a passport by mail if you meet the following requirements:

• You must submit a U.S. passport which was issued within the past 15 years and is in good condition.
• You must have been 16 years of age when the passport was issued.
• Your name is the same as it appears on the most recent passport or you are able to submit a certified copy of a marriage certificate or court order