Knowledge Base

First Time Applicant (age 16+)

Category: Passport Inquiries

You are considered a first time applicant if:

  • You have NEVER been issued a U.S. Passport OR
  • You were under the age of 16 when your previous passport was issued OR
  • Your most recent passport was issued more than 15 years ago OR
  • Your most recent passport was lost or stolen OR
  • Your name has changed since your previous passport was issued and you are unable to legally document your name change.

If this is the first time you are applying for a passport please visit this link.


Updated 12/24/2020 8:22 AM
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