For a new adult passport (age 16 and older), you will need the following documentation:

• Proof of Citizenship – Original or certified copy of Birth Certificate, previous passport (if still valid, it must be included with the application), Certificate of Naturalization, Consular Report of Birth Abroad

  • If you were born in TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, or PUERTO RICO, please click here for more information about additional birth certificate requirements.

• ​Proof of Identity – State issued driver’s license/identification card

• Photos – One 2x2 passport photo meeting the US Department of State requirements

• Application Fee – Payable to the US Department of State, check or money order only

• Execution Fee – Payable to TAMU, credit/debit card, check, or money order only

• ​DS-11 Application– Filled out in BLACK ink only and printed single-sided

Notes:

• Applicants aged 16-17 years old must provide proof of parental awareness when applying.
  • Examples include one parent accompanying the applicant or a signed statement of consent from one parent with a front and back photo copy of parent’s ID.
• Two separate payments are required. (Starter checks not accepted)
• Application fee payable to the U.S. Department of State must be a check or money order – no cash or cards
• Execution fee payable to TAMU must be credit/debit card, check, or money order – no cash

For minor passports, you will need the following documentation, and
parents and minor must be present when executing the application.

Documents Needed:

• Proof of Citizenship – Original or certified copy of Birth Certificate, previous passport (if still valid, it must be included with the application), Certificate of Naturalization, Consular Report of Birth Abroad.  

  • If you were born in TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, or PUERTO RICO, please click here for more information about additional birth certificate requirements.

• ​Proof of Identity – State issued driver’s license/identification card

• Photos – One 2x2 passport photo meeting the US Department of State requirements

• Application Fee – Payable to the US Department of State, check or money order only

• Execution Fee – Payable to TAMU, credit/debit card, check, or money order only

• ​DS-11 Application– Filled out in BLACK ink only and printed single-sided

• Proof of Parental Consent – Both parents must be present. If one or both parents cannot be present, appropriate documentation must be provided.

Notes:

• Two separate payments are required. (Starter checks not accepted)
• Application fee payable to the U.S. Department of State must be a check or money order – no cash or cards
• Execution fee payable to TAMU must be credit/debit card, check, or money order – no cash

If you have a minor passport issued when you were 15 years old or younger and valid for 5 years, you CANNOT us the DS-82 renewal form to renew your passport. Please see passport requirements for New Adult Passport or New Minor Passport. If the passport is still valid, it must be included with the applicaiton.

You can renew your passport by mail if your most recent passport:

• Is submitted with your application

• Is undamaged (other than normal "wear and tear")

• Was issued when you were age 16 or older (must have 10-year validity)

• Was issued within the last 15 years

• Was issued in your current name (or you can document your name change with an original or certified copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order)

Documents needed: 

• DS-82 Application– Filled out in BLACK ink only, printed single-sided

• Most recent passport – Meeting the requirements listed above

• Name Change Documents (if applicable) – Marriage license, divorce decree, court-ordered name change document

• Photos – One 2x2 passport photo meeting the US Department of State requirements

• Application Fee - Payable to the US Department of State, check or money order only

*Application fee is regulated by the US Department of State and subject to change at any time.
**Processing times subject to change by US Department of State, check their website for current time. DIY-Passport-Renewal-Handout
***Passport Card cannot be overnighted to you.
 

If your previous passport has been lost or stolen, you must complete a DS-64: Statement of Lost or Stolen Passport form in addition to the requirements for a New Adult or Minor Passport.
If you report your lost or stolen passport online, please print out the confirmation and bring it with your documentation.

Original or certified copy of citizenship documentation must be submitted. The Department of State Passport Agency will mail it back to you.

A certified birth certificate must meet the following requirements:

• Full name of the applicant

• Date of Birth

• Place of Birth

• Both parent's full names

• Raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal of issuing authority

• Registrar's signature

• The date the certificate was filed with the registrar's office. This must be within one year of birth or you will need secondary evidence of citizenship as well.

If you were born in TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, or PUERTO RICO, please click here for more information about additional birth certificate requirements.