1. DS-11 Application for U.S. Passport: a filled out DS-11 Application for a U.S. Passport form in either black ink or typing in the information prior to printing the pdf version: https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds11.pdf NOTE: Do not sign the form until you are instructed to do so by the passport acceptance agent during your appointment.
2. Evidence of U.S. Citizenship: must be an original or certified, physical copy of one of the following documents: Full validity, undamaged U.S. Passport (expired passports are accepted), U.S. birth certificate that meets the Department of State's requirements, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, Certificate of Naturalization, or Certificate of Citizenship. For more information on these documents, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/citizenship-evidence.html 
3. Photocopy of U.S. Citizenship Evidence: Photocopies of the original evidence being submitted for U.S. Citizenship must be legible, on white 8.5" by 11" standard paper, black and white, and single sided.
4. Valid Identification Document (ID): You must present physical, government-issued photo identification (ID) if you are over the age of 18 or the parent/guardian identifying an applicant under age 18. For a list of acceptable identification documentation, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/identification.html 
5. Photocopy of Valid Identification Documentation (ID): Photocopies of the valid identification documents verified at the time of the appointment must include the front (and back, if there is printed information) of each ID presented. Photocopies must be legible, on white 8.5"x11" standard paper, black and white, and single sided.
6. Passport Photo: One, 2"x2", colored photo taken within the last 6 months and using a white or off-white background without shadows, textures, or lines. Photo must have a clear image of your face with no filters or retouching, no glasses, and not a selfies. For more information about the photo requirements, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html NOTE: Global Engagement does not offer photo services on-site and you will need to have the required photos ready for submission at the time of your appointment. 
7. Required Application Fees: Two separate fees will be required when applying for a U.S. Passport - an application fee and an execution fee. Please refer to the 'Passport Fees Breakdown' section for more detailed information regarding this requirement. 

For more information on the necessary requirements to submit a new passport application (DS-11) , please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html

To calculate the total costs of your passport application fees, please visit the U.S. Department of State's website. 

Please note, two separate payments must be made as follows:

The DS-11 Application Fee (paid directly to the U.S. Dept. of State): 

• A required item included in the DS-11 Application packet.
• Payments must be made by either personal check, traveler's or cashier's check, or money orders to be accepted. 
• Payments must be made out directly to the U.S. Department of State and includes fees for a new U.S. Passport Book and/or Passport Card and additional fees for any selected optional services such as expedited services, 1-2 day delivery, and/or file search.  
• Payments must include the first name, middle initial, and last name and the birth date of the applicant must be included in the memo/for
• section of the check or money order. 
• If applying as a group or family, each individual will need a separate form of payment, i.e. a family of four are applying, please bring five forms of payment, one for each applicant, and one for the combined second payment.
• No credit or debit cards, temporary, counter, or business checks, or cash are accepted on behalf of the US Department of State, as stated on their website.

The Execution Fee (paid directly to the Passport Acceptance Facility:

• Paid directly to the Office of Global Engagement as the official U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility and completed online through the link below: https://commerce.cashnet.com/TAMUKGlobalEngagement?ITEMCODE=GLB_ENGAGE-P 
• No cash or check payments will be accepted.