How to Fill Out the DS-11; Application for a U.S. Passport
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- If you're applying to get your U.S. passport book or card for the first (or a subsequent) time, then you'll need to fill out the form DS-11, Application for a U.S. Passport. Here, I'll walk you through how to fill out the application packet that includes the new gender designations. Let me know in the comments if you need any help!
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Great instructions! Very specific. I actually looked at a few other videos before I found yours and YOURS was the best because you went through EVERY line and explained how to fill it out. Thanks so much! 😃
My pleasure to help!
I was so stressed out before I found your video… thank you so much
My pleasure! 🙏
Great job finally someone understands what it means when you NEED HELP FILLING OUT your application.
Happy to help
I was very stressed out about the application. You explained in detail and I appreciate that very much. Thank you!
Cool, my pleasure to help!
This has helped me a lot while filling out my US passport form for traveling to Australia to see my siblings.
You’re awesome!
Thanks for all the help.
I got my passport in the mail on 02/24/23. This is such a great video!
Shout out to you!! This was very helpful. I printed 3 just in case I messed up and I had to go to my 2nd copy. Thanks again!!!
Thanks for the help, now i need to find out my married/ divorce date though, wish i could leave it blank
If you do still answer questions, I have one that is, if my passport expired when I was young do I still have to answer question 21
Did you
@@vroom9393yea
What if you were born outside of the US and became a citizen? What do you write in City and state? What do they mean by "as presently known"?
1) Why did you use all caps on the first page and lower case on the second page?
2) If my mailing address is a suite....and I also need to do a
In care of..." do I put both on that line?
Also, those are not backslashes...they are just slashes. Backslashes lean the other way.
Its simply you print it out fill it out and submit it not that hard
Yeah, but some people’s struggles are others’ basics. For example, you have a misspelling and several punctuation mistakes in your comment. 🤓
2 questions does every letter have to be capitalized everything and in each little box?
Yes and yes, if anything doesn’t fit you can attach an additional sheet of paper though
@@NickDemski alright capitalized for page 1 or both pages?
Question - and I'm sure somebody has already asked it in here - after I list my spouse's name and information, it asked if I was ever divorced / widowed. Is that basically asking me if I am still currently married to her? Or do I just simply put in the most recent divorce date of my previous marriage?
I appreciate this video. Thank you.
Great, straightforward video! Thank you so much
My pleasure and you're welcome!
First time renewing, do I need to go somewhere in person to send this like an official office? Or can I just put everything in the envelope and send it off at USPS?
-also, do you have a checklist of all the things that needs to be in the envelope?
Thanks!
Hey this video will help with your specific questions about documents, etc: ua-cam.com/video/-GWjAKfnUvs/v-deo.html
But also, since it's your first time applying, you will need to apply in person. More about that in the linked video😊
Do you have to use capital letters for the whole application?
Your video is one of the bests, very simple and line by line filling. Thank you. My question is based on No 10: Parental Information.
My parents are no more, and don't know their "Date of Births", so what do I fill, especially the date of birth. Thanks.
You can attach an additional sheet of paper that indicates you’re unaware of the specifics
You can apply for their death or birth certificates and there you will find the information.
WHAT DO I DO IF MY MARRIAGE WAS ANNULLED
Ok so the info under wife/Xwife concerning Job etc i thought was asking for her occupation, kinda confusing so no those lines underneath is for mine or "applicants " ..
And i used blue ink ..dang it
The occupation is about the child not parent. The form is a little confusing.
Thank you, you explained it very well, it helped me a lot .
If a parent passed away at any point should we still leave one of the sections blank even if we know their information?
you should still include their information
Also, sorry for your loss. 💕
Hi! For page 2, can i write everything in uppercase letters?
Yes that is the best practice
Do we have to write everything in capital letters? Or just the beginning where our name is, or, can we write that part without capital letters?
Also, by the permanent address, it says complete if residence is different from mailing address, my mailing address is the same as my permanent address, so can I leave this blank? Or would it not hurt to fill it out anyway?
Thanks!
Hey Kurt, I prefer capital letters for clarity and to avoid mistakes. Legibility is the most important factor, however.
As long as your mailing address is also your physical address and not a PO Box or something like that, then it's okay to leave that section blank.
@@NickDemski Okay thanks! Appreciate the help
Yw 🙌
Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Quick question, in page 2 I don't have to put in capitalized letters as in page 1 right?
That's what I wanna know too
Thank you for this helpful video. Can I print the application form in color or does it need to be black and white print out?
Yw! And color is fine 🙌
For box 21, do you write the name as "John Smith" or as "Smith, John"? Thank you!
Great video! Just one question: In 2:28, If your place of birth is outside the US, but your city and country does not fit the allotted boxes, can I not follow the box divisions? Thank you in advance.
Hello, you can add an additional sheet of paper that includes any information that doesn’t fit 🙏
Thanks buddy I finally got my green card thanks to this video
This will be my first time applying for a passport. I think I got the information I needed. Quick Question: When I get ready to fill out the application, it will ask for an Additional contact Number, I can't leave that blank because I only have one contact number, and that's my primary contact number. What should I do?
As long as your Primary Contact Number (item #7) is listed, an additional number isn't necessary
So I only need to feel out box 19 on the second page if its a different address, I just put the same address as the first page there
Lol I’m outside the country and had to make a new appointment for next month but now I understand I won’t make the mistake thank you
My pleasure to help
For Field #10, if I don’t have an additional phone number do I use the same number used in Field #7 or do I leave it blank?
Do I have to submit DS-11 and DS-64 forms together to apply for a replacement passport?
Hello, how would you correctly document having multiple occupations?
For me specifically, I am a student and have a part time job
I’d just write ‘student’ and that should suffice
Hello. How would I fill out my full name if I am a Jr.? Would I add the Jr next to my last name? Or next to my middle name?
Hi, so after I fill out the application where do I have to send it?
Thanks for the video, quick question. What if I don't have an additional number? What should I put
Just leave it blank, if you've already listed your primary number 🙌
Thanks for a great video. I have one question though: if I was born outside US and the country I was born in does not exist anymore, what do I put in the place of birth field? The former name which existed during my birth or the current name of the country?
Great video. Your explanation was very clear and helpful. How do I find out cost involved in this process?
There is a fee calculator on the govts passport website travel.state.gov
Thank you for this video! It is super helpful. I have a question for anyone who may know... I applied to be a flight attendant but I need to get my passport "renewed" or a new one because it's passed 15 years since the date of issuance. Can I get my passport expedited under my circumstance? Once again, great video and greatly appreciated if anyone knows the answer to my question.
I've had a passport before.. but it was YEARSSS ago.. and it was thrown out... therfore I don't know the old passport numbers.. help
Section 12 applies to the applicant and not the parent?
great video thank you
just one question about the pictures I need to provide on the first page
I have a video about passport pictures that might help
If I am filling out “name of applicant” on behalf of my son does my name go there or his?
Your son
Thank you so much I messed up on the first form and wouldn't have known if it wasnt for this video!
Do you know if your name should be capitalized in the first page ?
What if you had a passport almost 40 years ago and do not remember anything about it?
That’s something you can explain by attaching an additional sheet of paper
For field #10, if naturalized parent's birth names are non-Roman alphabet in their foreign birth certs, do you use foreign characters or do you anglicize them?
@@dogwink personally, I would anglicize them and then attach an additional sheet of paper to the application that includes the names in their native language and mention that you’ve tried your best to anglicize them in the application
Do i file this ds-11 if my parents became citizen when i was 16, now im over 18, how can i get passport? thk
If you've never gotten a passport, you should use DS-11 and provide the documentation showing you are am American citizen. I also have a video about how to prove citizenship, if you need help with that you should watch that video 🙏
I was divorced around 50 years ago, it was one thing I never thought I would need this info! How do I find out?
You’d have to check your divorce decree, or maybe call the courthouse you were divorced. At worst, you can attach a sheet of paper to your application and write there that you’re unsure of the date, etc….
Hi, I’m filling out my passport for the first time and on #8 it asks for address line 2, but I’m a child, would I write in the box, in care of my parents name or would I just write my parents name
can we put "student" under occupation if attending university?
Yes
I am the parent filling out for my son. Question 10 is for parental info is question #11 for the parent or the parents child who is the applicant ?
I’m confused in that part
question 11 is for the child, I am confused in the question NAME OF THE APPLICANT, I don't know if it is my name or my son's
Hello, I’m filling out this form for my abroad child to complete the CRBA form and she’s just a year and half years old. So should I leave the Social security section, the marriage section, and permanent address section Blank?
Fill in all the info you have. If it's irrelevant, like marriage date, leave it blank.
If I may, it says in the instruction section of DS11 for filing for the child's first passport, you need to put zeros in the child's SSN section..do not leave it blank.
I am filing for my 6 months old child the CRBA and first passport..but, I am yet to find a clear and certain answer on what to put in the height and weight of the baby!!!!.
I believe I will just leave it blank as he is just an infant, or maybe see if the official ask me to fill it out differently.
Need a new DS-11? Download it here: eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds11.pdf
hello how to fill one for minor under 16
Can I fill in the blanks on computer or do I absolutely have to use black ink ( handwritten) instead of typed??
@@celestinecalderon514 you can fill online using form filler
At the very last section we're asking if you ever applied for or been issued a passport. I haven't since I was 7 years old should I include that Info ?
If one of the parents of the applicant is no longer alive, do we still need to include their name in the Parental information section?
Question on the #21 line. Is the format, last, first middle?
3 questions:
- If my primary contact number isn't a US number, what do I do?
- Do I need to provide an additional contact number?
- If I need to expedite the process since I have to travel for an exam in the country I am currently at, do I put that on my application or leave it blank?
Hello, if your primary contact number doesn't fit in the space provided, you can attach an additional sheet of paper to the application. I also have a video here with some tips for getting a passport faster: ua-cam.com/video/yLZgmITh5VM/v-deo.html
What about it is a child where you need to put your name in what part of the page .. thanks.
Hi, is there a special envelope we need to use to mail the application? can we fold the document to fit a regular size envelope? Or should use an envelope that can fit an 8.5x11 document without needing to fold the paper. Thanks
They don't want the papers to be folded, placing them in a manila envelope is the best way to go 🙏
What happens if they have more than 2 last names and more than to middle names
you can add any additional info on a separate sheet of paper attached to the application
Excellent video! Thank you so much! 😁
You're welcome, glad to help you out!
Quick question for number #11 what if I never been married or nothing like that do I still fill out anything in that section or check a box? Thank you very much
It says I’m supposed to sign the document somewhere? Do you know where I’m supposed to sign?
I’m glad i found this and i printed multiple copies lol ❤😂
@@alexismarie1763 ☝️ smart!!! 😀 hope you have fun travels!
hello i wanted to ask in second page of the application, where it asks us " have you ever applied for or been issued a U.S. Passport book or passport card ?' i'm actually confused about what that part means can you explain it better or rephrase that question to be better understand it please and thank you, ill appreciate it !!
What do you do if you lost your passport card a while bac?And didn't care, but now it's asking about it?
@@beckhurd4784 you’re supposed to report them lost or stolen
Where it says a parents place of birth, is it written out like: Milwaukee, WI or Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
I was issued a passport card years ago and never used it and lost it… what would I do for that last part you mentioned
In 'Parental Information' do we just list our only living parent if one is deceased?
What is the difference from the passport book and card
I have a question, I'm applying for my baby, who is 1. In item 21, "Have you ever been issued..." would it be my passport info or would it be "no" because my child has never had a passport before?
Thank you so much for this informative video. Where do I send this form after I’m done filling it out
department of state handles all this
@NickDemski Hi Mr. Nicholas my name is Emmanuel and my children have a CRBA appointment in my country Ghana and I was wondering if you could answer some questions for me, I was wondering the DS 5507 the section were it says part 2 and 3 and that it should be left blank and will need to be filled out in front of a consular, since I’m not in Ghana during the interview, so I leave it and they will have my wife sign it or do I have to get signed by a consular at an embassy and what if I don’t have an embassy near me to do that part of the process.
Loved your video thank you so much.
Didn’t include “.com” after my email (had no more space) will this be an issue? To clarify it has the Gmail signifier.
I have no idea my divorce date , or the place of my parents were born. This is stressful.
So, just to make sure, we do NOT fill anything in for D O S NFR, End. #, or Exp. in the upper righthand corner of the first page of our DS-11 form, correct? I'm curious because I would guess that Exp. stands for expiration date. What is the upper righthand corner of aforementioned text even there for anyway?
Hello, yeah don’t put anything in there, that’s for office use, the admins handle those boxes 🙌
Thank you so much! I have a question, when it ask you if you had a previous passport, I had one over 10 years ago but it’s lost. Do I have to include it on the form?
Yes you should indicate it where necessary. Did you ever report it lost or stolen, though? You would have made the report using DS-64…
Great video, thank you for explaining this
My pleasure
What if you don’t need to fill out a space, do you just leave it blank or do you put “ none” or anything?
Same form for damage passport cause they don’t give u choice for damage just lost or expired
Correct same form
Thank you for information. I need your help. I made some mistakes on parent date I want to correct what shall I do now? Where
Shall I contact? I sent form and made the payment as well . Can you guide me
Do you know what will happen if I left one question blank? (Question #14) In my case, when I filled out the form online, question 14 (place of employment) was not required. However, when I arrived at the facility center, I had to clarify one of the questions and ended up manually filling out the form. I simply copied the information (except the one I needed to correct) from the printed form, and question 14 was still not required in this case. Now, I'm concerned if this will be an issue or not.
so i completly colored in the square is that fine or should i start over
thanks for all these amazing details ,.
You're welcome
my parents have been dead for decades, as are their parents. My husband is also dead. Problem is--how can they expect us to remember exact dates? I let my passport expire, so I have to apply anew. In the old days, I would be able to call somebody for advice. These days, we can't get help for anything anymore.
Sorry about ur losses 🙏
You can attach an additional sheet of paper to the application explaining the situation
Sorry for so many questions but for #21 in what order do i put my name as?
When I was 15 yrs old (50 yrs ago) , my mother applied for a passport for me. I am in need of a passport now, however, I don't know what she did with my passport and she has passed away. Do I need to apply for a new passport? If so, how do I fill out line 21 regarding a past passport?
I was married 23 with an older woman who took advantage of me and tricked me! Long story… I don’t no any information on her other than her name😢. Any suggestions what I can do to get my passport and married again. Appreciate any input
I filled out second page with big letters is that okay??? Answer please if someone knows
If I took my own passport photos and had them printed, should I take those with me for the section, “Stop Continue to Page Two” or should I staple/glue it on beforehand?
Don’t glue it. It should be stapled in a specific way. But you could wait to turn it in and ask the passport officer about how to do that when you turn it in to them. I also have a video about passport photos that might answer any more questions
Hi, thank you for the video. I'd like to ask. im applying for a minor on question/row 21. She had a passport before, but because her age shes required to apply for the first time, do i mark Yes and send an old passport or No, and i cN leave blank and not send anything
Does anyone know if I can have my passport sent to my PO box instead of my residence?
Hello, and thank you for this. Question: Suppose I was issued a passport once before (military) but it was so long ago (50 years at least) that I can't remember the exact dates, and so on. What do I do? Thanks, in advance...
@@Minalover100 hello, you can add an additional sheet of paper to your application and include and missing or extra information like you mentioned I.e. noting that you can’t remember the info
@@NickDemski Thank you for responding, and thanks for the channel.
Happy to help 👍🙏
Great information! I have a question regarding question 13, Occupation, on Page 2. The answer may be obvious, but I just want to make sure I am not omiting any information that needs to be included on the form. Regarding Question 13 ..if I am retired, do I leave that space blank or should I write the word Retired in the space? Thank you.
@@SL-kh5zl “retired” will work no problem 🙏
Thank you so very much for the quick reply. I really appreciate it. One more question ..I have been seeing conflicting info on what type of pen ink is required or recommended for completing and signing the form ..from no ballpoint pen to rollerball, gel ink, felt tip marker or some type of signature ink. I noticed you were using I think was a gel pen in your video. Gel pens are what I use all the time, but I just want your thoughts and recommendations on what is the best type of pen ink to use for such an important document. Thanks.
Hey my pleasure to help! They require black ink and for it to be in big block letters, I don’t know why the type of pen would matter much as long as it writes well and legibly
@NickDemski Got it. Thanks again. I will be on my way to my post office tomorrow to submit my form. Take care!
that's the confusing part so you just leave mother/father/parent without circling which parent it is? so like just put my mom and then dad without saying which one it is
Correct
Great video
Very informative and constructive
Thank you very much for your videos. If I've lost my passport, I then need to fill out a brand new application. DO you know if this process takes longer than if I were to just renew my passport(assuming both are expedited and done by mail)? Thank you in advance for your guidance. D. SF,CA
If you’ve lost your passport, you have to report it lost first. That is another application, DS-64, that you should file first. Once that is done, you’ll have to get a new passport with DS-11 and file it in-person. You can’t ‘renew’ a lost passport unfortunately.
If the application is for a child the marital status is for the applicant or the parent filling it out ? I feel like a idiot asking.
When asking about the applicant, the marital status is referring to the child, not the parent. 'single' would be an appropriate response for most
@@NickDemski thank you.
The form does not distinguish the parents section from the child’s section.
What if you don't have all of your parents information? Applying as adults.
Filling out for my husband who is currently married to me but previously divorced once. In # 11, (I put my information down as his most recent spouse), but when it ask the question right after about ever having been divorced, its asking in general correct, if he has ever been divorced (not specifically asking if divorced from me correct)? So I would still put his divorce date from previous marriage on there even if the other spouse information is mine?
Great video but I have one question. My father is born in a country with too many letters (Philippines) to fit in the space alongside the city for his place of birth. Should I abbreviate it to something like "PH" or "PHIL?" Thanks.
What happens if you don't have an emergency contact?
If there’s an emergency they won’t be able to contact anyone on your behalf