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The U.S. Immigration Center’s Do-It-Yourself Immigration kits provide you thorough information and step-by-step procedures on how to achieve your immigration needs. Our kits have been used by thousands of successful applicants worldwide, facilitating your application from beginning to end. This includes:
- Assessing eligibility requirements
- Understanding the procedure
- Locating appropriate application forms
- Completing necessary forms
- Gathering required supporting documents
- Filing your applications
And much more!
Who can File?
To file for a U.S. Passport you either must be a U.S. citizen or a naturalized citizen. This means if you have not already gained U.S. citizenship, you cannot apply for a U.S. Passport. Please see our downloadable citizenship eKits for more information.
What is Included in this Package?
The U.S. Passport eKit contains everything you need to correctly file your application with appropriate supporting materials with the Department of State. This eKit includes:
- Eligibility requirements
- Official application forms
- Detailed step-by-step instructions
- Filing fees
- Timelines
- Complete listings of U.S. Passport Agencies
- Submission checklists
- Photo specifications
- Contact information
- Glossary of terms and abbreviations
Don't delay, the sooner you begin with the procedure the better. Prepare your own Passport Application. We compiled all the information, instructions, updates and forms in one easy-to-use complete U.S. Passport eKit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disclaimer 3
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations 5
Establishing “Ethnic Background” 8
General Overview 9
What is a U.S. Passport?
How Long is it Valid?
Where do I Apply?
Applying in Person
Selecting your Application Forms 11
DS-11
DS-82
DS-64
DS-3053
DS-5504
DS-4085
Printing the forms
Completing the Application
How to Apply in Person for a U.S. Passport 17
Should I Apply in Person?
What to Bring?
How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Passport 24
How to Get Your Passport in a Hurry 26
How to Apply for a Passport Renewal by Mail 28
How to Add Extra Pages to your U.S. Passport 30
How to Change your Name in your U.S. Passport 31
No-Fee Regular Passports 32
The U.S. Electronic Passport 35
How to Obtain Copies of you Passport Records 41
Passport Records for Issuances 1925 - Present
Passport Records for Issuances Prior to 1925
Contact Information for Passport Agencies 42
National Passport Information Center 51
Sample DS-11 53
Sample DS-82 58
Sample DS-64 64
Sample DS-3053 66
Sample DS-5504 68
Sample DS-4085 74
Pledge of Allegiance 78
