To apply for a US Passport:

All Applicants:

1. Fill Out Form DS-11 (application for a US passport). Available online or in our office.
2. Submit Evidence of US Citizenship (e.g. previous passport, original/certified copy of your birth certificate, original naturalization certificate, etc.). Photocopies are not accepted. The US Department of State also requires long-form birth certificates (i.e. must include parental information).
3. Photo Identification (e.g. valid US driver’s license, etc.). A second form of photo identification may be required for non-Florida licenses.
4. Passport Photo. May be taken in our office at the time of your application.
5. Applicable fees: Payment includes two separate fees; one to the Department of State, and one to Florida State University. A Check or Money Order is required for the Department of State fee. Starter checks are not accepted. Please select the Fees section above for additional information.

Applicants Age 16 or 17:

6. Parental Awareness (i.e. parent’s check for the US Department of State fees or one at least one parent/guardian present at the time of the application).

Applicants Under Age 16:

6. Child and both parents/legal guardians present at the time of the application.
7. Parent’s/Guardian’s drivers’ licenses.
8. Child’s birth certificate.

Additional Requirements:

Proof of Name Change: If your name has changed for any reason (e.g. marriage, adoption, etc.), you will need to bring in original documentation (marriage certificate, adoption papers, etc.).

If you have any issues meeting the above listed criteria, please contact our office.

PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITY FEES

THE FOLLOWING FEES ARE SEPARATE FROM YOUR PAYMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE. THE FEES OUTLINED BELOW MUST BE PAID DIRECTLY TO FSU VIA CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED.

PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE	FACILITY FEES
EXECUTION FEE Credit & Debit Card Payments Only	$35
PHOTO FEE Credit & Debit Card Payments Only	$10.74
OVERNIGHT SHIPPING FEE Credit & Debit Card Payments Only	$23.50

Renew by Mail:

If you want to renew your passport, you may qualify for renewal by mail. A person qualifies for renewal by mail if your most recent US passport meets the following criteria:

• Is undamaged and can be submitted with your application
• Was issued when you were age 16 or older
• Was issued within the last 15 years
• Was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change

If you qualify for renewal by mail, our office CANNOT accept your application and you must mail it off on your own. We can, however, provide you with the appropriate renewal form. You may also obtain the necessary photo for your application from our office for $10.74. Please be advised that you must reserve an appointment to have photos taken. If you do not meet the above criteria, you must apply for a new passport in person.

To make an appointment:

The FSU Passport Acceptance Facility is open Monday through Friday by appointment only. Please click here to make an appointment.

Please note the following when making appointments:

• Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours prior, and appointments will only become available three weeks in advance.
• Families can be scheduled as one appointment. Please email IP-Passports@fsu.edu if you intend to submit more than two applications.
• Prior to coming in at your scheduled appointment time, it is important to review the procedures sent in your appointment confirmation email.

If you need assistance scheduling an appointment, you may contact the office by email at IP-Passports@fsu.edu or call 850-645-9714 and an agent will be in contact with you.