First-time Passports

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U.S. Citizen Services

Information for Travelers

Reporting a Birth Abroad

Passports

First-time Passports

Passport Renewals

Lost or Stolen Passports

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Second Valid Passports

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Name Changes and Corrections

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Medical Information and Attorneys

First-Time Passports

Applying for a Passport for the First Time

There are different procedures for applying for a first-time passport, depending on if the applicant is under or over 16 years of age. Please follow the appropriate link below:

First-time applicants under 16 years old

First-time applicants over 16 years old

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First-Time Passports