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Form DS-11 is the U.S. Department of State's “Application for a U.S. Passport.” In its words: “This form is used to apply for a U.S. passport book and/or card in person at an acceptance facility, a passport agency (by appointment only), or a U.S. embassy, consulate, or consular agency (if abroad).” (U.S. Department of State, Form DS-11 (printed on the form))

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DS-11 at a glance

Form DS-11 at a glance
AgencyU.S. Department of State
What it is forThis form is used to apply for a U.S. passport book and/or card in person at an acceptance facility, a passport agency (by appointment only), or a U.S. embassy, consulate, or consular agency (if abroad).
Who fills itThe applicant, as the form is laid out. The instructions are the first pages of the form itself.
Who it goes toIn person, at “an acceptance facility, a passport agency (by appointment only), or a U.S. embassy, consulate, or consular agency (if abroad),” as the form says.
SignatureThe form has signature blocks, and it says: “Do not sign this form until requested to do so by the authorized agent who will administer the oath to you.”
Revision04-2025 (expires 06/30/2028)
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Official form and instructionsOfficial form (PDF) · Official instructions

For what to enter on each line, read the agency's instructions.

What the agency says

  • The State Department says on the form: “NOTE: Do not sign this form until requested to do so by the authorized agent who will administer the oath to you.” For that reason, PDFinish skips its Sign step for this form by default. You can still open the Sign step if you need it.

    Source: U.S. Department of State, Form DS-11 instructions (printed on the form) (checked October 26, 2026)

  • The State Department says on the form: “To be eligible to use this form you must apply in person if at least one of the following is true: I am applying for my first U.S. passport. I am under age 16. My previous U.S. passport was either: a) issued under age 16; b) issued more than 15 years ago; c) lost, stolen, or damaged.” It adds: “If none of the above statements apply to you, then you may be eligible to apply using form DS-82 or DS-5504 depending on your circumstances.”

    Source: U.S. Department of State, Form DS-11 instructions (printed on the form) (checked October 26, 2026)

  • The State Department says on the form: “By law, the passport fees are non-refundable. Visit travel.state.gov/passportfees for current fees, payment methods, and how fees are used and processed.”

    Source: U.S. Department of State, Form DS-11 instructions (printed on the form) (checked October 26, 2026)

How to fill out the DS-11 with PDFinish

  1. Open the form. Press Fill it now. The form opens in Finish PDF in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

  2. Type in the boxes. Click a box and type, or tick a checkbox. Do not sign. The agency says to sign only when the authorized agent asks you to. PDFinish skips its Sign step for this form and goes to Lock.

  3. Save your copy. Name the file and download it. Your original blank form is never changed.

Questions about the DS-11 form

Is the DS-11 form free to fill out here?

Free to start. Your 2 free uses in total need no account. Filling in a form and signing it are free; the file you download counts as one of your free uses. After that, start your 7-day free trial of Pro or buy Pro for $2.99 a month.

Is my information uploaded?

No. The form is filled in your browser and never uploaded, so what you type, including any Social Security number or other tax ID, stays on your device. We do not record what you type.

Is this the latest version of Form DS-11?

It is the version the agency listed as current when we last checked on 2026-10-26: 04-2025 (expires 06/30/2028). We compare our copy with the agency's every week. If the agency updates the form, this page says so and points to the official link until we update ours.

Should I sign the DS-11 before I print it?

The agency's own words on the form: “Do not sign this form until requested to do so by the authorized agent who will administer the oath to you.” PDFinish skips its Sign step for this form by default. You can still open it. Check the agency's instructions at https://travel.state.gov.

Where do I send the DS-11?

In the agency's words: In person, at “an acceptance facility, a passport agency (by appointment only), or a U.S. embassy, consulate, or consular agency (if abroad),” as the form says. Read the agency's instructions at https://travel.state.gov.

What do I put in each box of the DS-11?

We do not tell you what to enter. The agency's own instructions explain each line: https://travel.state.gov.

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