Necessary Documents
Application for a U.S. Passport requires you to bring documents authenticating evidence of U.S. citizenship and identification. You must have one document for each; photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable for this application process.
We have provided lists of acceptable documents for both citizenship and identification, including:
- Primary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
- Previously issued, undamaged, and fully valid U.S. Passport.
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Certified U.S. birth certificate (must meet all of the following requirements):
- Issued by the City, County, or State of birth. Cannot be hospital issued.
- Lists bearer's full name, date of birth, and place of birth.
- Lists parent(s) full names.
- Has date filled with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth).
- Has registrar's signature.
- Has seal of issuing authority.
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
- Naturalization Certificate
- Primary Identification
- Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport.
- Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
- Fully valid driver's license
- Current government employee ID (city, state, or federal)
- Current military ID (military and dependents)
Minors Under Age 16
If making an application for a minor under age 16, the minor and both parents must be present. If one parent cannot be present, the minor and one parent may appear and the other parent must have completed the DS-3053: Statement of Consent Form (PDF) that is signed and notarized. Both parents are also required to provide a copy of the front and back of their photo identification to be sent in with the application. If one or more parent is unable to appear or provide a Statement of Consent, please contact the Auditor's Office at 641-939-8110 for additional information.
For More Information
View some quick facts about obtaining passports for children under the age of 16.
Applicants Ages 16 & 17
For an applicant ages 16 and 17 years of age, one parent is required to appear with the child or provide a DS-3053: Statement of Consent Form (PDF) signed and notarized. The parent is also required to provide a copy of the front and back of their photo identification. It is not required that the minor applicant aged 16 and 17 submit photo identification if a parent is there to identify them, but it is recommended that they also provide their photo identification.
For More InformationView a guide regarding obtaining passports for children aged 16 and 17.