Passports
Adult (U.S. Citizen)
How to Apply as an Adult (U.S. Citizen)
You must apply in person at our office using Form DS-11.
THINGS YOU WILL NEED
1. A Completed Unsigned DS-11 Form
2. A Valid ID
3. Birth Certificate
4. 2×2 Passport Photo
FEES
ROUTINE | 10-13 WEEKS
U.S. Department of State
Application Fees:
Passport Book: $130
Passport Card: $30
Both: $160
(check or money order)
Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court
Processing Fee: $35.00
(cash, check, credit or debt)
EXPEDITED | 7-9 WEEKS
U.S. Department of State
Application Fees:
Passport Book: $190
Passport Card: $90
Both: $220
(check or money order)
Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court
Execution Fee: $35
(cash, check, credit or debt)
Postage (optional):
Expedited Delivery: $23.50
1-2 Day Return Delivery: $18.32
-Bring your old passport. If you were a minor when it was obtained does not constitute a renewal, but it aides in the passport acceptance process.
Please Note: You can get a valid copy of your Birth Certificate here in our office.
Step by Step Instructions
1. Fill Out the DS-11 Form
Please note:
- After downloading the DS-11 Form you are able to fill in your information on your computer before printing.
Do not sign the application until instructed to while in our office. - You must provide a Social Security number, if you have been issued one, in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2714a and 22 C.F.R 51.60(f).
- If you fail to provide a Social Security number, you will encounter a delay in processing and/or denial of your passport application. You will also be subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS pursuant to Section 6039E of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 6039E). All questions on this matter should be directed to the nearest IRS office.
- If you do not have a Social Security number, you must submit a statement, signed and dated, that includes the phrase, “I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the following is true and correct: I have never been issued a Social Security Number by the Social Security Administration.”
- You may request a larger passport book with 52 pages, at no additional cost, by checking the ’52 page’ box at the top of the DS-11.
2. Provide Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
You must submit one of the following:
- Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired)
- U.S. birth certificate that meets the following requirements:
- Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
- Lists your full name, date of birth, and place of birth
- Lists your parent(s)’ full names
- Has the date filed with registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth)
- Has the registrar’s signature
- Has the seal of the issuing authority
Your evidence must be an original or certified copy. A certified copy is any document that has the seal or stamp of the official issuing authority.
3. Bring a Photocopy of U.S. Citizenship Evidence
Submit a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information) of the U.S. citizenship evidence you’re providing. Photocopies must be:
- Legible
- On white 8.5”x11” standard paper
- Black and white
- Single sided
If you don’t want to submit a photocopy of your citizenship evidence, you may submit a second certified copy of your citizenship evidence, which we will keep. If you don’t submit a photocopy or a second certified copy of your citizenship evidence, your passport processing could be delayed.
4. Present ID
You must present one of the following identification documents:
- In-state, fully valid driver’s license or enhanced driver’s license with photo
- In-state, fully valid learner’s permit
- In-state, fully valid non-driver ID
- Temporary driver’s license
- Valid or expired, undamaged U.S. passport book or passport card
- Government employee ID (city, county, state, or federal)
- U.S. military or military dependent ID
- Trusted Traveler IDs (including valid Global Entry, FAST, SENTRI, and NEXUS cards)
The ID must readily identify you.
5. Bring a Photocopy of ID
Submit a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information) of each ID that you present when you apply. Photocopies must be:
- Legible
- On white 8.5”x11” standard paper
- Black and white
- Single sided
6. Provide a Photo
You must provide one photo with your passport application.
- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis
- Taken in the last 6 months
- Use a plain white or off-white background
- Be sized correctly:
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
- Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 – 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
- Printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper
- Printed in color
- You cannot wear glasses.
- If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application.
- You cannot wear a hat or head covering.
- If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously in public.
- If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor’s statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.
- Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.
- You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.
7. Calculate Fees
ROUTINE | 4-6 WEEKS
U.S. Department of State
Passport Book: $110
Passport Card: $30
Both: $140
(check or money order)
Vermilion Clerk of Court
Processing Fee: $35.00
(cash,check,credit or debt)
EXPEDITED | 2-3 WEEKS
U.S. Department of State
Passport Book: $170
Passport Card: $90
Both: $260
(check or money order)
Vermilion Clerk of Court
Processing Fee: $56
(cash,check,credit or debt)
8. Submit your Completed Application
Please have the following when coming in for your U.S. Passport:
- Completed DS-11 Form
- Your Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
- A Copy of Your Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
- Your Identification Documents
- A Copy of Your Identification Documents
- Your 2 x 2 inches Passport Photo