Photo IDs For A Passport Application

When applying for a passport in person using Form DS-11, you are required to present a government-issued photo ID if you are:

Over age 18
The parent or guardian identifying an applicant under age 18

You must present one primary ID which includes your photo. If you cannot present one of the primary photo IDs below, please present a combination of at least two secondary IDs.

When applying, make sure to bring the ID and a photocopy of the ID. For a photocopy, make a copy for each ID you provide, front and back, you present when you apply.

Photocopy must be on white, 8.5"x 11" standard paper, black and white, and single sided
Do not decrease the image size (although you may enlarge it)

Primary Photo IDs (submit one)
Valid or expired, undamaged US passport book or passport card
In-state, fully valid driver's license or enhanced driver's license with photo
In-state, fully valid learner's permit with photo
In-state, fully valid non-driver ID with photo
Temporary driver's license with photo
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Citizenship
Government employee ID (city, county, state, or federal)
US military or military dependent ID
Current (valid) foreign passport
Matricula Consular (Mexican Consular ID). Commonly used by a parent of a US citizen child applicant
US Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). Commonly used by a parent of a US citizen child applicant
Trusted Traveler IDs (including valid Global Entry, FAST, SENTRI, and NEXUS cards)
Enhanced Tribal Cards and Native American tribal photo IDs

Secondary IDs (submit at least two from the list below)
Out-of-state driver's license or enhanced driver's license with photo
Learner's or temporary driver's permit (without a photo)
In-state, fully valid non-driver ID (without a photo)
Out-of-state, non-driver ID
Temporary driver's license (without a photo)
Social Security card
Voter registration card
Employee work ID
Student ID
School yearbook with identifiable photograph
Selective Service (draft) card
Medicare or other health card
Expired driver's license
Form DS-71, for an Identifying Witness (only available at your local acceptance facility or a passport agency)

Applying out of state

If you apply out of state, please present an additional ID. It should show as much of the following information as possible: your photo, full name, date of birth, and the document issuance date.