Apply For Your First US Passport: The ULTIMATE Step-By-Step Guide! (2024)

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In this video, I'm going to guide you through the process of applying for a US passport for the first time, including tips for those who have recently become US citizens. I'll cover everything from filling out the DS-11 form using the Department of State's online tool, to choosing the right passport options and services for your needs. I'll help you understand the difference between a passport book and a passport card, the importance of selecting a large book if you anticipate a lot of international travel, and the steps for expedited services if you're in a hurry.
I'll also walk you through scheduling your appointment at a passport acceptance facility or agency, preparing your supporting documents, and what to expect during your appointment. Plus, I'll share tips on what to do once you receive your passport, like signing it, making copies of the identification page, and investing in a cover for protection.
For those in urgent situations, I'll discuss how you can potentially get your passport in under 24 hours for life-or-death emergencies or by finding last-minute appointments at passport agencies. This truly is the ultimate step-by-step guide to applying for your first US passport!
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0:00 Applying For Your FIRST US Passport
0:37 Fill out the DS-11 Form
9:53 Schedule your Appointment
12:54 Prepare your documents
16:41 Prepare your fees
18:53 Attend your appointment
19:36 Check the status of your application
20:42 Receive your passport
21:37 Get a passport in 24 hours!
Links:
🔹 DS-11 Online Filing Tool: pptform.state.gov/?Submit2=Co...
🔹 Download The DS-11: travel.state.gov/content/trav...
🔹 Find A Passport Acceptance Facility: iafdb.travel.state.gov/
🔹 USPS Scheduling Tool: usps.com/scheduler
🔹 Schedule Appointment at a Passport Agency: passportappointment.travel.st...
🔹 Apply For A Passport Outside the U.S.: travel.state.gov/content/trav...
🔹 List of Acceptable Photo ID Options: travel.state.gov/content/trav...
🔹 Passport Photo Requirements: travel.state.gov/content/trav...
🔹 Passport Fee Calculator: travel.state.gov/content/trav...
🔹 Check Your Passport Status: [passportstatus.state.gov](passportstatus.state.gov/)
🔹 Emergency Passport Information: travel.state.gov/content/trav...
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[@ImmigrationAttorney]

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[@olalekanalo]

your videos always help me and they are timely. Great information again. Thank you Moumita

[@FroZoneDeNiro]

1st time applying in Arizona, and this video helped me out drastically, thank you!

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[@PRETAJAL]

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[@PrettyLady7282]

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[@ImmigrationAttorney]

Wow, thanks! Glad it was useful.

[@user-lj3ym2mx9z]

Good day I’m Abdul from Richmond Virginia I applied for my brother for I130 2009 I don’t get anything last time they told me in local office anyway you can help me please. Thank you

[@zulfiqarsiddique8598]

Hi, how to write (7) place of birth (city & country) exceed given space? Pls help

[@alexlalani337]

How do you document travel if you are driving to a foreign country?

[@kbsport3954]

Hi there I’m a wife of US citizen and I’ve 2 years conditional green card. Can I apply a tourist visa for my parents to visit us. Thank you 😊

[@mikesierra1620]

I applied for my passport Feb 16, and I got it back on March 1st. I had mine expedited though. So mine only took 10 business days.

[@zahrarassoul4805]

Same think here

[@joannebenith500]

thats nice. how was the process? how much did you pay?

[@ayman.ibrahim]

Did you do facility or passport agency?

[@hanshans5761]

Hello and thank you for the video. I have a question I applying a passport for my daughter who was born outside u.s in 2024 she doesn't have a social security number yet what I should write in the place of number. Thank

[@hardyk2010]

@10:46 thanks for searching in my area of Portland OR ! :)

[@image0987]

Hello i just left City Hall and they stated i can not write N/A for any of the boxes that i dont know answer for. For me it was the city my Father was born as well as his DOB! They made me fill out a new form. 😢

[@hanshans5761]

Hello, I have a question about the social security number for the father or daughter. Thank you.

[@UnitedWorldLife195]

Please please please answer me this question🙏 as a US citizen I want to go to another country for over a year or more but I don’t know what to apply for that kind of travel

[@zulfiqarsiddique8598]

You can stay out of the USA for as long as you’d like. You can renew passport as needed at the local US embassy or consulate.

[@octavioserrano3786]

Hi, does someone know if I can use my naturalization certificate to reentry to US by land? I was thinking on reuniting with my family in Mexico after my ceremony is this possible to do, as I need to catch a business flight a couple days later?

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Some native citizens use their driver's license and birth certificate or just a license to go through the US.

[@DavidWilliams-mr5nl]

Love your video!!! I'm in the middle of filling out my form online to print... BUT! I hit a speed bump 🤦🏼‍♂️ I have no way of communication with my Ex-Wife... she's not an American citizen, and I cannot recall the exact dates we are married/divorced, and I'm not certain of her place of birth 🤦🏼‍♂️ how can I proceed??

[@ayman.ibrahim]

How did it go?

[@majvlog]

My last name is misspelled on my birth certificate from Puerto Rico. I had my last name corrected name change in the Bronx last year now my last name is correct. on my birth certificate it still misspelled will that be an issue even though it’s correct in the court corrected with my name change. certificate is still misspelled.

[@image0987]

Did u get document showing the name change? My 1st name was spelled incorrectly on my birth certificate and I paid $$ to have the spelling corrected. I got a copy of my birth certificate, along w a separate page showing the first name correction was completed. I guess that's because they can't change the original of birth certificate! Hope this makes sense.

[@Kurupt27K]

When printing out my ds-11 do I have to get specific type of blank paper ?

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Regular paper is fine.

[@kekepuhler5378]

Can i use passport card as ID later on? Because i don't drive and i will not have driver licenses.

[@ayman.ibrahim]

Unfortunately no

[@dennisbehrens2506]

Are you allowed to schedule an appointment with the passport agency ahead, but for after the oath date? I was wondering if this could be seen as misinterpreting yourself as a citizen.

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Yes that should be fine. A lot of people are in that situation and they seem to have no problems. Do not forget to bring proof of travel when applying at the agency as they do require that.

[@Malanitsuj]

Hello I applied the us passport on may 13 but now 23 days still I didn’t receive my citizen so I just want to know how long does it take return our citizen after we apply the passport please let me know thanks!

[@michaelhorgan9525]

It can take up to several weeks for that document to arrive. Department of State uses first class mail with no tracking to send out documents. You could also call the department of state as well as USPS to see where it is but the latter might not be of much help.

[@NazInShape]

Thanks for the video.❤ My 1 year old son Just got here with a green card after I became a us citizen. I’m I qualified to apply for us passport for him? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Yes your son can derive your citizenship and get a US Passport. You will need these things below. Foreign Birth certificate + authorized translation (if not in English) Child's green card or Foreign Passport + I-551 Your Naturalization certificate Proof of the child living in the US under the care of the US citizen Parent(s) Signed and Notarized DS-3053 if the other parent cannot make it to the appointment. Hope this helps.

[@michaelhorgan9525]

As long as you get a birth certificate that was issued after July 2010 you should be fine. Might want to get a new copy just in case.

[@ivylenzaeith9272]

Hi! So to apply for a passport can I use a state ID or do I need to specifically have a drivers license?

[@michaelhorgan9525]

This comment is only for those in PR.

[@michaelhorgan9525]

@@ivylenzaeith9272 state id is fine. You may have to include a secondary form of ID but I applied with state ID.

[@YeErSong]

If your kids are born in the US, they don't have a ID, will birth certificate work to proof for a passport?

[@michaelhorgan9525]

For kids, parent would use their ID alongside their birth certificate.

[@YeinySegovia]

Do both parents need to be present at the appointment?

[@michaelhorgan9525]

@@YeinySegovia Yes, unless you provide the acceptance facility or agency with a signed and notarized DS-3053 from the other party. Sole custody, passport judgements, or even 1 name on the birth certificate can help.

[@Coool797]

What is a photocopy?

[@royalblood9381]

When you make a duplicate.

[@sofia._.deluna]

Do I need to include my divorce decree if I included the information in the application and my name now matches the name on my birth certificate? I had a legal name change. It’s reflected on birth certificate, but not the same as original name at birth.

[@KC-wb2kp]

Can I walk in update US citizen at SSA?

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Yes you can, but you might have to wait in line for a while.

[@Judess89]

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[@MohammedOsman-ty9ys]

Please how much is the total passport and card I have an Emergency travel so how much can I pay in total to get my passport process faster

[@michaelhorgan9525]

$160 for both Passport book and card. Since you are doing Emergency travel you will need to add another $60 for expedited processing so $220 or 239.53 if you need it with 1-2 day shipping. Though emergency travel can get you same day service. If you are applying at an agency you do not have to use a check or money order as they do take cards there.

[@StudioCityCa]

You just go to the post office. That's it!!

[@UnitedWorldLife195]

Please please please answer me this question🙏 as a US citizen I want to go to another country for over a year or more but I don’t know what to apply for that kind of travel

[@zulfiqarsiddique8598]

You can stay out of the USA for as long as you’d like. You can renew passport as needed at the local US embassy or consulate.

[@AbuNewYorkCity]

You have to check with the country or countries you want to travel to, to find out the requirements.

[@UnitedWorldLife195]

Please please please answer me this question🙏 as a US citizen I want to go to another country for over a year or more but I don’t know what to apply for that kind of travel

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Apply for a Passport book.