Fill Out Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport

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Use black ink only and do not sign until instructed to do so by our clerk. You will be required to sign it in person when you bring it to the Probate Clerk's 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).
• o 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 can apply for a passport book, a passport card, or both documents using Form DS-11.
• You may request a larger passport book with 52 pages, at no additional cost, by checking the 'large book' box at the top of the DS-11.

You must submit one of the following. Your evidence must be an original or certified, physical copy. A certified copy is any document that has the seal or stamp of the official issuing authority.

Full validity, undamaged U.S. passport (expired passports are accepted). Full validity means the document is/was valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for children under 16.

• 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
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
• Certificate of Naturalization
• Certificate of Citizenship

If you cannot submit one of the above acceptable documents, or for more information, please see Citizenship Evidence.

Please note: You cannot submit digital evidence of U.S. citizenship such as a mobile or electronic birth certificate. You must submit physical evidence of U.S. citizenship and a photocopy of the document.

If you were born in TN, you can order a certified copy from Tennessee Vital Records Office. If you were born outside of TN, you can order a certified copy from www.vitalchek.com or www.vitalrec.com

Submit a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information) of the U.S. citizenship evidence you’re providing to us. Our facility provides photocopies for an additional fee of $0.50 per page.

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.

You must present one of the following identification documents (IDs) to the clerk. The ID must readily identify you.

• 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 IDs above, or for more information, please see Identification.

Please note:

• Some states now issue digital ID documents (also known as mobile driver's licenses or mobile IDs). We cannot accept these digital IDs when you apply for your U.S. passport. You must continue to submit your physical, photo ID, and a photocopy of the ID.  
• If you present an out-of-state ID, you must present an additional ID.
• If you are changing the gender marker in your U.S. passport, please see our Selecting your Gender page.

Submit a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information) of each ID that you present when you apply. Our facility provides photocopies for an additional fee of $0.50 per page.

Photocopies must be:

• Legible
• On white 8.5”x11” standard paper
• Black and white
• Single sided

You must provide one photo with your application. To avoid processing delays, be sure your photo meets all photo requirements. Our facility provides photo services for an additional fee of $10. 

• Do not attach or staple your photo to the form. The acceptance agent or passport employee accepting your form will review the photo and staple it. 

The Application Fee is payable to the U.S. Department of State (Check or Money Order ONLY).

The Execution Fee is payable to the Probate Clerk's Office (Cash, Card, or Money Order ONLY). 

Adult Applicants (Age 16 and older):

Child Applicants (Age 15 and younger):

Please note: The application fee and the execution fee are paid separately.

Expedited service costs an additional $60. For information on forms of payment and a full list of fees and services, please see Passport Fees.