What to bring to your passport appointment

Thank you for scheduling an appointment with us!

The lists below outline the items you'll need to bring to your appointment.

Proof of citizenship. 

  • This is typically one of the following:
    • If born IN the United States:
      • Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (can be expired)
      • U.S. birth certificate that meets the following requirements:
        • Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
        • Lists applicant’s full name, date of birth, and place of birth
        • Lists parent(s)’ full names
        • Has the signature of the city, county, or state registrar
        • Has the date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth)
        • Has the seal of issuing authority
    • If born OUTSIDE the United States
    • If you need additional examples of proof of citizenship, please visit the Department of State's website.

Photo Identification.

  • You must present a physical, government-issued photo identification document (ID) when submitting Form DS-11 if you are over 18 or the parent/guardian identifying an applicant under the age of 18. You must present one physical, primary ID which includes your photo. We cannot accept digital IDs.
    • Examples of primary identification are as follows:
      • Valid or expired, undamaged U.S. passport book or passport card 
      • In-state, fully-valid driver's license or enhanced driver's license with photo
      • Certificate of Naturalization 
      • Certificate of Citizenship 
      • Government employee ID (city, county, state, or federal)
      • U.S. military or military dependent ID
      • Current (valid) foreign passport
      • Matricula Consular (Mexican Consular ID) - commonly used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant
      • U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) - commonly used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant
      • Trusted Traveler IDs (including valid Global Entry, FAST, SENTRI, and NEXUS cards)
      • Enhanced Tribal Cards and Native American tribal photo IDs
      • Other documents: 1) In-state, fully-valid learner's permit with photo, 2) In-state, fully-valid non-driver ID with photo, or 3) temporary driver's license with photo. Note: you may be asked to present an additional ID when presenting one of these three documents. 
    • If you cannot present one of the primary photo IDs above, please present a combination of at least two secondary IDs, as follows:
      • Out-of-state driver's license or enhanced driver's license with photo
      • Learner's or temporary driver's permit (without a photo)
      • In-state, fully valid non-driver ID (without a photo)
      • Out-of-state, non-driver ID
      • Temporary driver's license (without a photo)
      • Social Security card
      • Voter registration card
      • Employee work ID
      • Student ID
      • School yearbook with identifiable photograph
      • Selective Service (draft) card
      • Medicare or other health card
      • Expired driver's license 
      • Form DS-71, for an Identifying Witness (only available at your local Acceptance Facility or a Passport Agency).

Front and back photocopies of proof of citizenship and photo identification

  • The photocopies will be mailed with your application and retained by the Department of State.

Fees

  • A complete list of fees can be found here and at travel.state.gov.
    • Passport fees, expedited processing fees, file search fees, etc., are paid directly to the Department of State, and must be paid by check or money order.
    • Execution fees and passport photo fees are paid directly to UMSL, and can be paid by check, money order, or cash.
    • We do not accept debit or credit cards.

What to bring to your photo appointment:

Fees

  • Photo fees are paid directly to UMSL, and can be paid by check, money order, or cash.
  • We do not accept debit or credit cards.

Yourself

  • That's literally all you need to bring - just your fees and yourself. It's very simple.

You want your photos to turn out great, and so do we. Here are some tips to help make that possible:

  • Smiles are fine! Just make sure they're natural and not exaggerated.
  • Yes, it's okay if your hair is over your ears. 
  • Remove your glasses for the photo, if possible.
  • Please try to avoid wearing red or brightly colored clothing, as the colors tend to reflect on our photo backdrop.
  • No military, police, or work uniforms may be worn for passport photos. If you're coming on your lunch break, or on your way to or from work, it's best to bring a spare shirt.
  • We have a mirror available so you can check your hair before your picture.
  • We will gladly retake your picture until you're happy with it (within reason - we will do one or two retakes, but not seventeen.)