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How to Fill Out the DS-11; Application for a U.S. Passport

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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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@terrylee5659 Год назад

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! 😃

@NickDemski Год назад

My pleasure to help!

@enigmatiika Год назад

I was so stressed out before I found your video… thank you so much

@NickDemski Год назад

My pleasure! 🙏

@jennadavis9288 Год назад

Great job finally someone understands what it means when you NEED HELP FILLING OUT your application.

@NickDemski Год назад

Happy to help

@justicelies 7 месяцев назад

I was very stressed out about the application. You explained in detail and I appreciate that very much. Thank you!

@NickDemski 7 месяцев назад

Cool, my pleasure to help!

@flforever4513 Год назад

This has helped me a lot while filling out my US passport form for traveling to Australia to see my siblings. You’re awesome!

@flforever4513 Год назад

Thanks for all the help. I got my passport in the mail on 02/24/23. This is such a great video!

@lynnlovie6870 Год назад

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!!!

@NickDemski 2 года назад

Need a new DS-11? Download it here: eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds11.pdf

@babacarcoulibaly3443 Год назад

hello how to fill one for minor under 16

@celestinecalderon514 Год назад

Can I fill in the blanks on computer or do I absolutely have to use black ink ( handwritten) instead of typed??

@GurdeepSabarwal Год назад

@@celestinecalderon514 you can fill online using form filler

@billytaglis3586 Год назад

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 ?

@simonpegg1196 Год назад

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?

@TheMenzy321 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the help, now i need to find out my married/ divorce date though, wish i could leave it blank

@Doyoubanghomie Год назад

Thanks buddy I finally got my green card thanks to this video

@beckibeauty996 2 года назад

Great, straightforward video! Thank you so much

@NickDemski 2 года назад

My pleasure and you're welcome!

@keniaquinteros4779 Год назад

Thank you, you explained it very well, it helped me a lot .

@zenosama1827 9 месяцев назад

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

@NickDemski 9 месяцев назад

My pleasure to help

@morningstarcb День назад

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"?

@dashiadenise3429 Год назад

Thank you so much I messed up on the first form and wouldn't have known if it wasnt for this video!

@crayth1k818 Год назад

Do you know if your name should be capitalized in the first page ?

@daisyriley2701 Год назад

Great video, thank you for explaining this

@NickDemski Год назад

My pleasure

@BrookeForbes1 2 года назад

Excellent video! Thank you so much! 😁

@NickDemski 2 года назад

You're welcome, glad to help you out!

@alexismarie1763 Месяц назад

I’m glad i found this and i printed multiple copies lol ❤😂

@NickDemski Месяц назад

@@alexismarie1763 ☝️ smart!!! 😀 hope you have fun travels!

@franciscoarroyo1498 7 месяцев назад

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

@vroom9393 18 дней назад

Did you

@franciscoarroyo1498 18 дней назад

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@translator6400 2 года назад

thanks for all these amazing details ,.

@NickDemski 2 года назад

You're welcome

@vincentmcglynn1823 Месяц назад

Good explanation! Thank you!!!🙏🏻

@NickDemski Месяц назад

@@vincentmcglynn1823 my pleasure!

@shannacharles374 Год назад

Great video Very informative and constructive

@briantresden2933 11 месяцев назад

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.

@POLOAZTECA 2 года назад

Thanks for this great helpful videos man... 👌🏼

@NickDemski 2 года назад

You're very welcome 😎

@Martha_Collins Месяц назад

Thank you, very helpful!

@NickDemski Месяц назад

@@Martha_Collins my pleasure 🙏

@TokerJoker420 3 месяца назад

Its simply you print it out fill it out and submit it not that hard

@NickDemski 3 месяца назад

Yeah, but some people’s struggles are others’ basics. For example, you have a misspelling and several punctuation mistakes in your comment. 🤓

@chicken_5190 Месяц назад

I NEEDED THIS THANK YOU ❤️

@YunTo-HeckYeah 28 дней назад

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.

@altheacasey7615 Год назад

Whew great help.. thanks for this video

@NickDemski Год назад

My pleasure

@user-wy3ih4ww8y 11 месяцев назад

Do you have to use capital letters for the whole application?

@a.r.t.mofficialmusic3401 2 года назад

Great video needed this !

@Yharnyboi Месяц назад

Much help bro, cheers!

@NickDemski Месяц назад

my pleasure to help!

@ashrafshraf6008 Месяц назад

Thank u so much from the button of my heart

@NickDemski Месяц назад

@@ashrafshraf6008 you’re very welcome it’s my pleasure to help 🙏

@Jacob-we4wp Год назад

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.

@NickDemski Год назад

You can attach an additional sheet of paper that indicates you’re unaware of the specifics

@cherylwoodard4837 Год назад

You can apply for their death or birth certificates and there you will find the information.

@acuariofl Год назад

WHAT DO I DO IF MY MARRIAGE WAS ANNULLED

@user-tv2wk4yy2y 4 месяца назад

I appreciate you for this thank you so much

@NickDemski 4 месяца назад

happy to help!

@emmaherbert7071 19 дней назад

Section 12 applies to the applicant and not the parent?

@Johnydogood Год назад

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

@run2fire Год назад

The occupation is about the child not parent. The form is a little confusing.

@sufferyetgain 4 месяца назад

2 questions does every letter have to be capitalized everything and in each little box?

@NickDemski 4 месяца назад

Yes and yes, if anything doesn’t fit you can attach an additional sheet of paper though

@sufferyetgain 4 месяца назад

@@NickDemski alright capitalized for page 1 or both pages?

@Iymonliummat1994 3 месяца назад

Hi helped me a lot thank you

@bryanbea 2 года назад

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!

@NickDemski 2 года назад

Hey this video will help with your specific questions about documents, etc: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--GWjAKfnUvs.html But also, since it's your first time applying, you will need to apply in person. More about that in the linked video😊

@dogwink 17 дней назад

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?

@NickDemski 17 дней назад

@@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

@yingliang3362 18 дней назад

Do I have to submit DS-11 and DS-64 forms together to apply for a replacement passport?

@NJ-yd8hj Год назад

Very informative. Thank you.

@jaydee0140 2 года назад

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?

@NickDemski 2 года назад

Yw! And color is fine 🙌

@hanliu2140 Год назад

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?

@user-tv2wk4yy2y 4 месяца назад

That's what I wanna know too

@ant-yd7sl 15 дней назад

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?

@h0pewrld 9 месяцев назад

Hi! For page 2, can i write everything in uppercase letters?

@NickDemski 9 месяцев назад

Yes that is the best practice

@Pjixel 2 месяца назад

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

@jonathanvang2821 Год назад

Thanks for the example

@NickDemski Год назад

You’re welcome

@CarolinMiller-ru2fo 5 месяцев назад

Great video. Your explanation was very clear and helpful. How do I find out cost involved in this process?

@NickDemski 5 месяцев назад

There is a fee calculator on the govts passport website travel.state.gov

@shadow77ish Год назад

If a parent passed away at any point should we still leave one of the sections blank even if we know their information?

@NickDemski Год назад

you should still include their information

@Pedakin Год назад

Also, sorry for your loss. 💕

@krista95856 Год назад

For box 21, do you write the name as "John Smith" or as "Smith, John"? Thank you!

@kurt6938 2 года назад

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!

@NickDemski 2 года назад

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.

@kurt6938 2 года назад

@@NickDemski Okay thanks! Appreciate the help

@NickDemski 2 года назад

Yw 🙌

@Brucebudd1 2 месяца назад

I was divorced around 50 years ago, it was one thing I never thought I would need this info! How do I find out?

@NickDemski 2 месяца назад

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….

@ElaineReuthe Месяц назад

What if you had a passport almost 40 years ago and do not remember anything about it?

@NickDemski Месяц назад

That’s something you can explain by attaching an additional sheet of paper

@kingdaleatkins1996 Год назад

This was very good thanks so much

@adriancampano7154 3 месяца назад

great video thank you just one question about the pictures I need to provide on the first page

@NickDemski 3 месяца назад

I have a video about passport pictures that might help

@davidbison97 Год назад

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?

@miriamzapeta1890 Месяц назад

What happens if they have more than 2 last names and more than to middle names

@NickDemski Месяц назад

you can add any additional info on a separate sheet of paper attached to the application

@brianabenoja Год назад

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.

@NickDemski Год назад

Hello, you can add an additional sheet of paper that includes any information that doesn’t fit 🙏

@anthonyub1111 2 месяца назад

What about it is a child where you need to put your name in what part of the page .. thanks.

@mayrajaimes9290 4 месяца назад

Very helpful thank you

@NickDemski 4 месяца назад

My pleasure

@latefyashuel9695 5 месяцев назад

Same form for damage passport cause they don’t give u choice for damage just lost or expired

@NickDemski 5 месяцев назад

Correct same form

@IJustDiedGaming 7 месяцев назад

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.

@narasiwakoti9106 2 года назад

You make so clear thanks.

@NickDemski 2 года назад

Happy to help!

@eileenmunson7198 Год назад

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 ?

@SintapujosLosCano Год назад

I’m confused in that part

@SintapujosLosCano Год назад

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

@user-lx9tk6rl7o 5 месяцев назад

What is the difference from the passport book and card

@yenifercruz130 21 день назад

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?

@bugtracker152 10 месяцев назад

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?

@Minalover100 Месяц назад

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...

@NickDemski Месяц назад

@@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

@Minalover100 Месяц назад

@@NickDemski Thank you for responding, and thanks for the channel.

@NickDemski Месяц назад

Happy to help 👍🙏

@mahmoodstev5093 Год назад

Hi, so after I fill out the application where do I have to send it?

@peterodriguez9066 3 месяца назад

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

@kwg7t3igh 2 года назад

Thanks for the video, quick question. What if I don't have an additional number? What should I put

@NickDemski 2 года назад

Just leave it blank, if you've already listed your primary number 🙌

@SuzyZuniga-tn6fd Год назад

Thank you so much for this informative video. Where do I send this form after I’m done filling it out

@NickDemski Год назад

department of state handles all this

@Helpmediscern 6 месяцев назад

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.

@um8440 2 года назад

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

@NickDemski 2 года назад

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 🙏

@beckhurd4784 Месяц назад

What do you do if you lost your passport card a while bac?And didn't care, but now it's asking about it?

@NickDemski Месяц назад

@@beckhurd4784 you’re supposed to report them lost or stolen

@user-xf6uo3ol6b 7 месяцев назад

It says I’m supposed to sign the document somewhere? Do you know where I’m supposed to sign?

@rosdos100 7 месяцев назад

Where it says a parents place of birth, is it written out like: Milwaukee, WI or Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

@Copperkidsolo 2 года назад

Thanx this instuction really help.

@NickDemski 2 года назад

Good! best of luck getting your passport!

@abigailtorres5162 Год назад

can we put "student" under occupation if attending university?

@NickDemski Год назад

Yes

@sergeyboroda6020 10 месяцев назад

GOOD JOB BRO!!!!!

@NickDemski 10 месяцев назад

Happy to help 🙏

@ciaraknight5228 Год назад

Hello, how would you correctly document having multiple occupations? For me specifically, I am a student and have a part time job

@NickDemski Год назад

I’d just write ‘student’ and that should suffice

@thatretroguy5115 2 года назад

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?

@NickDemski 2 года назад

As long as your Primary Contact Number (item #7) is listed, an additional number isn't necessary

@SL-kh5zl Месяц назад

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.

@NickDemski Месяц назад

@@SL-kh5zl “retired” will work no problem 🙏

@SL-kh5zl Месяц назад

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.

@NickDemski Месяц назад

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

@SL-kh5zl Месяц назад

@NickDemski Got it. Thanks again. I will be on my way to my post office tomorrow to submit my form. Take care!

@emmanuel11ful 2 месяца назад

@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.

@user-lx9tk6rl7o 5 месяцев назад

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

@tara3344 6 месяцев назад

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

@mothlingg 14 дней назад

Would I be able to get a copy to fill out by hand from the postal service location that I have my passport appointment at? I'm asking because I cannot for the life of me find a DS-11 form that actually let's me open/print the file after filling it out

@NickDemski 14 дней назад

@@mothlingg there is an online form filler at passport.gov…but yes they generally have the applications available of paper at the office where you’re applying

@mothlingg 14 дней назад

@NickDemski thank you very much! Yes, I used that website but afterwards I downloaded the pdf and when I tried opening it or printing it, it said "damaged or corrupted" lol

@esmeo1547 2 месяца назад

Is an additional contact phone number required? Or can I just put the same phone number I put as my primary contact phone number? Thank you so much!

@the_fisherman_of_fish8121 7 месяцев назад

Question on the #21 line. Is the format, last, first middle?

@AEvans36963 Год назад

In 'Parental Information' do we just list our only living parent if one is deceased?

@Karen-bx6ol 4 месяца назад

What happens if you don't have an emergency contact?

@NickDemski 3 месяца назад

If there’s an emergency they won’t be able to contact anyone on your behalf

@CApt-NinJA Год назад

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

@yanairahernandezsolis598 Год назад

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 !!

@suebill8456 Год назад

Thanks you very clear

@NickDemski Год назад

My pleasure!

@orkhanb.7447 2 года назад

That would be nice to add a link to your other video for adding photo in the description

@NickDemski 2 года назад

here it is: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5DwhRP7XIOE.html

@orkhanb.7447 2 года назад

@@NickDemski thank you

@NickDemski 2 года назад

@jaehone28 4 месяца назад

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