Primary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship

01/15/2014

Primary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship

When applying for a U.S. passport in person, evidence of U.S. citizenship must be submitted with Form DS-11. All documentation submitted as citizenship evidence will be returned to you. These documents will be returned with your newly issued U.S. passport.

Primary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (One of the following):

Previously issued, undamaged, and fully valid U.S. Passport (5 year for minors or 10 years for adults)
*Certified U.S. birth certificate (must meet all of the following requirements):
- issued by the City, County, or State of birth
- Lists bearer's full name, date of birth, and place of birth
- Lists parent(s) full names
- Has date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth)
- Has registrar's signature
- Has embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal of registrar
Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
Naturalization Certificate
Certificate of Citizenship