Find a passport acceptance facility by referring to the U.S. Department of State website to search within your zip code area. In Missouri, most post offices and many court clerks accept passport applications.
Fill out form DS-11 application for a U.S. passport and submit at local acceptance facility. DS-11 forms can be found online or at any passport acceptance facility.
Submit evidence of U.S. citizenship. Acceptable evidence includes a previously issued U.S. passport, a certified U.S. birth certificate or naturalization certificate.
Present identification. Acceptable identification includes a previously issued U.S. passport, valid driver's license, government ID or military ID.
Submit photocopies of your identification documents.
Determine if you need a passport book, card or both. A passport book can be used for international air travel of any kind. A passport card can be used for land or sea border crossings from Canada, Mexico or Caribbean nations. The U.S. Department of State asserts that "the passport card provides a less expensive, smaller and convenient alternative" to the passport book for those who travel frequently between land or sea borders.
Pay the fee. The adult passport book with the card fee is $165, the adult passport book alone is $135 and the adult passport card alone is $55.
Submit two passport photos. These must be 2 inches by 2 inches, identical, in color and present a full-face, frontal view. For more information on specific requirements for passport photos, you may visit the Department of State website.
You may apply by mail if you meet the following requirements as stated by the U.S. Department of State: you are the holder of an expired U.S. passport, it is undamaged and can be submitted, you were over 16 years of age when it was issued, it is less than 15 years old and it is in your current name.
Fill out form DS 82 found online or at any passport acceptance facility.
Include with your application your current passport, 2 photos (in keeping with photo guidelines) and passport fees.
Mail to the address on the application:
National Passport Processing Center
P.O. Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155
Track your application delivery.
In the event of a life or death emergency that requires you to travel overseas, you may request emergency service of your passport.
Contact the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 to schedule an expedited appointment.
Use the automated system or stay on the line to speak with a Customer Service Representative.
