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

No. The application itself is signed without a notary. For some applications for a child under 16, a separate notarized consent statement from the absent parent may be required.

What should I bring with the application?

The instructions list proof of U.S. citizenship, original proof of identity and a photocopy of both sides, a recent color photograph, and applicable fees.

Can I use this application to renew by mail?

The instructions say some applicants may be eligible to renew by mail using Form DS-82 if their most recent passport meets the stated conditions.

Deer Lodge County, MT · Deer Lodge County

No notary required

U.S. Passport Application

The DS-11 U.S. passport application is for eligible applicants seeking a passport book, passport card, or both.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Deer Lodge County · Deer Lodge County, Deer Lodge County, Montana
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: adlc.us
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this application to request a U.S. passport book, passport card, or both. The instructions direct applicants to apply in person at an authorized acceptance facility; applicants who may qualify to renew by mail are directed to Form DS-82 instead. The form asks for identity, citizenship, contact, family, and travel information, and requires supporting proof of citizenship and identity, a recent color photo, and applicable fees.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a U.S. passport book or card who are directed to apply in person can complete this application.

How to submit it

Complete and submit the application in person to an acceptance agent, such as a designated county official. Find an acceptance facility through travel.state.gov or the National Passport Information Center.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; certain child applications may require a separate notarized consent statement from the absent parent.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the DS-11 U.S. passport application and read its instructions before completing it.
2
Complete The Form
Print legibly in black ink and provide the requested personal, identity, citizenship, contact, and travel information.
3
Gather Required Documents
Bring proof of citizenship, original identification and a photocopy of both sides, a recent color photo, and applicable fees.
4
Submit In Person
Submit the application in person to an authorized acceptance agent, such as a designated 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. For some applications for a child under 16, a separate notarized consent statement from the absent parent may be required.
How do I submit the U.S. passport application?: Submit the completed application in person to an authorized acceptance agent, such as a designated county official. Find an acceptance facility through travel.state.gov or the National Passport Information Center.
What should I bring with the application?: The instructions list proof of U.S. citizenship, original proof of identity and a photocopy of both sides, a recent color photograph, and applicable fees.
Can I use this application to renew by mail?: The instructions say some applicants may be eligible to renew by mail using Form DS-82 if their most recent passport meets the stated conditions.

Need something notarized?

This U.S. Passport Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Deer Lodge County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.