Go to your local photo lab and get two standard passport photos taken. Most photo labs use a standardized camera that conforms to passport regulations.
Print the appropriate form for your passport situation and fill it out using black ink. Sign and date the form when you have finished. Be sure to use legible handwriting; the Passport Agency will reject your application if your handwriting is not clear.
Compile your documents in a padded envelope. You need to include your most recent passport, the completed form, your two passport photos and the appropriate application fee. If your current name is different from the name on your last passport, you will need to include a marriage certificate or proof of name change.
Send your application to the Passport Agency in your area. The Passport Agency recommends that you use a traceable mail delivery method to ensure that your documents are not lost.
Get two standard passport photos taken at your local photo lab.
Make a photocopy of your proof of identification, including the front and back. You will need to apply for a passport as a first-time applicant since your current passport is gone or damaged.
Go to your local Passport Agency and fill out the appropriate form using black ink. Do not sign the form until an agent instructs you to do so. If you have lost your passport while traveling in a foreign country, go to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a replacement.
Give the agent your necessary documents, including your proof of identification, proof of citizenship, application fee and passport photos. Proof of citizenship includes birth certificates and naturalization certificates.
Fill out the form for a Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen passport if you no longer have your passport in your possession.
