FIRST-TIME PASSPORT APPLICANTS​​

First-time Applicants

If you are a United States citizen and do not yet possess a U.S. Passport book or card, you may apply for your passport through UGA Passport Services. 

U.S. passport book – a globally accepted travel document regardless of mode of travel. 

U.S. passport card – a wallet-size card only valid for land and sea travel between the United States, Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, and parts of the Caribbean

Children under age 16 must apply for a passport in person with two parents or guardians.  Passports for children under age 16 are valid for 5 years. 

The following are required for the application process: 

  • Completed DS-11 form 
  • U.S. citizenship evidence for the child 
  • Evidence of parental relationship 
  • Identification for both parents 
  • 2” x 2” passport photo – photo services are available in UGA Passport Services 
  • Two separate forms of payment – (1) Personal check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State  (2) Personal check, money order, or credit/debit card for fees payable to the University of Georgia

Step-by-step application instructions, online application forms, and information regarding citizenship evidence and identification documents can be found on the U.S. Department of State site:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html 

Applicants age 16 or 17 years of age must apply for a passport in person.  Passports for applicants 16 and older are valid for 10 years. 

The following are required for the application process: 

  • Completed DS-11 form 
  • U.S. Citizenship Evidence  
  • Evidence of Parental Knowledge 
  • Identification 
  • 2” x 2” passport photo – photo services are available in UGA Passport Services 
  • Two separate forms of payment – (1) Personal check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State  (2) Personal check, money order, or credit/debit card for fees payable to the University of Georgia

 Step-by-step application instructions, online application forms, and information regarding citizenship evidence and identification documents can be found on the U.S. Department of State site: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/16-17.html 

Applicants 18 years of age and older must apply for a passport in person.  Passports for applicants 16 and older are valid for 10 years. 

The following are required for the application process: 

  • Completed DS-11 form 
  • U.S. Citizenship Evidence  
  • Identification 
  • 2” x 2” passport photo – photo services are available in UGA Passport Services 
  • Two separate forms of payment – (1) Personal check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State  (2) Personal check, money order, or credit/debit card for fees payable to the University of Georgia.

Step-by-step application instructions, online application forms, and information regarding citizenship evidence and identification documents can be found on the U.S. Department of State site: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html