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