Do I need a notary for the U.S. passport application?

No. The application itself is signed without a notary. If only one parent applies for a child under 16, the other parent's consent must be notarized or provided on Form DS-3053.

How do I submit the U.S. passport application?

Submit the completed application in person to an acceptance agent, such as a designated municipal or county official. The instructions point to travel.state.gov or the National Passport Information Center to locate a facility.

What should I submit with the application?

The instructions list proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity, a recent color photograph, and fees. Bring original identification and submit a photocopy of its front and back.

Can I use this application for a child?

Yes. The instructions say each child under 16 must appear in person. Both parents or legal guardians generally must appear, with additional documents required if only one appears.

Anaconda, MT · Deer Lodge County

No notary required

U.S. Passport Application

The DS-11 is a U.S. passport application for eligible applicants to complete and submit in person at an authorized passport acceptance facility.

What this form is

Use this application to request a U.S. passport book, passport card, or both. The form asks for personal, contact, citizenship, identity, family, and travel information; applicants must also provide proof of citizenship and identity, a recent color photograph, and fees. Children under 16 must appear in person, and the instructions describe additional documents required when only one parent appears.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a U.S. passport book, passport card, or both can use this application if they meet the instructions’ eligibility requirements.

How to submit it

Complete the application and submit it in person to an acceptance agent, such as a designated municipal or county official. The instructions direct applicants to travel.state.gov or the National Passport Information Center to find an acceptance facility.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; if only one parent applies for a child, the other parent's written consent must be notarized or submitted on Form DS-3053.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the DS-11 U.S. passport application.
2
Complete the Form
Print legibly in black ink and complete the requested personal, contact, citizenship, identity, and travel information. Do not sign until an authorized agent requests it.
3
Gather Required Items
Prepare proof of citizenship and identity, a photocopy of the front and back of your identification, a recent color photograph, and fees.
4
Submit in Person
Submit the application in person to an acceptance agent, such as a designated municipal or county official.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the U.S. passport application?: No. The application itself is signed without a notary. If only one parent applies for a child under 16, the other parent's consent must be notarized or provided on Form DS-3053.
How do I submit the U.S. passport application?: Submit the completed application in person to an acceptance agent, such as a designated municipal or county official. The instructions point to travel.state.gov or the National Passport Information Center to locate a facility.
What should I submit with the application?: The instructions list proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity, a recent color photograph, and fees. Bring original identification and submit a photocopy of its front and back.
Can I use this application for a child?: Yes. The instructions say each child under 16 must appear in person. Both parents or legal guardians generally must appear, with additional documents required if only one appears.

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