DS-11 Passport Form

[kallyp82 3]

Hello, I have few questions here :

i am about to apply my passport. Does the DS-11 form has to be print out and i write with pen or i can type everything and print it out because i wasn't able to fill the form online on PDF like i did with my N-400.

And what kind of type payment do they accept? Cash / debit only or can use credit card also?

And what do i need to update my SSN at the office? Do i need to fill out any form ?Or when i get to the office, what the reason i should tell the employee? To update my citizenship status?

 

Thank you

 

 

[gnakr 43]

2 hours ago, kallyp82 said:

Hello, I have few questions here :

i am about to apply my passport. Does the DS-11 form has to be print out and i write with pen or i can type everything and print it out because i wasn't able to fill the form online on PDF like i did with my N-400.

And what kind of type payment do they accept? Cash / debit only or can use credit card also?

And what do i need to update my SSN at the office? Do i need to fill out any form ?Or when i get to the office, what the reason i should tell the employee? To update my citizenship status?

 

Thank you

 

 

If you're applying through USPS, you'll find this useful, it has all the information you need including some of what's listed below: https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm

 

You can actually fill out the application online through the DHS website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/forms.html (e.g. DS-11 Form Filler) and print it out. They'll give you a bunch of prompts, after filling it out and confirming things you'll be given a download link for the PDF. This likely make it a lot faster for a passport to process since there needn't be someone to transcribe the written info. Also DO NO SIGN the printed form, only sign after the clerk at USPS (or wherever you do the application) tells you to sign it.

 

If you're applying for USPS, there'll be two payments. One will be to the U.S. Department of State which needs to be a a check, money order or stuff like that, and nothing else (e.g. no cash, debit/credit etc...). As for the USPS fee you can pay that in any way you wish, that's typically $35 dollars excluding if you need your passport photo taken (another $15, but rates may vary). The USPS website above will give you all the info you need.

 

As for updating your SSN record I believe a passport will suffice (maybe your old SSN? I'm unsure). But basically you just have to show up to a local office with your proof of citizenship (e.g. passport), ideally at least 10 days after your oath since it takes time to update.

 

 

[kallyp82 3]

20 hours ago, gnakr said:

If you're applying through USPS, you'll find this useful, it has all the information you need including some of what's listed below: https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm

 

You can actually fill out the application online through the DHS website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/forms.html (e.g. DS-11 Form Filler) and print it out. They'll give you a bunch of prompts, after filling it out and confirming things you'll be given a download link for the PDF. This likely make it a lot faster for a passport to process since there needn't be someone to transcribe the written info. Also DO NO SIGN the printed form, only sign after the clerk at USPS (or wherever you do the application) tells you to sign it.

 

If you're applying for USPS, there'll be two payments. One will be to the U.S. Department of State which needs to be a a check, money order or stuff like that, and nothing else (e.g. no cash, debit/credit etc...). As for the USPS fee you can pay that in any way you wish, that's typically $35 dollars excluding if you need your passport photo taken (another $15, but rates may vary). The USPS website above will give you all the info you need.

 

As for updating your SSN record I believe a passport will suffice (maybe your old SSN? I'm unsure). But basically you just have to show up to a local office with your proof of citizenship (e.g. passport), ideally at least 10 days after your oath since it takes time to update.

 

 

Thank you so much for your helpful answer. How about register vote? can i do it now through online?

[gnakr 43]

1 hour ago, kallyp82 said:

Thank you so much for your helpful answer. How about register vote? can i do it now through online?

No problem. At my oath they gave us voter's registration forms. If they didn't do that in your case, it'll depend on your state. Your profile says California, so presumably that's where you're voting. It seems that they allow you to register online through: https://registertovote.ca.gov/?ref=voteusa

[alana_o 0]

Fortunately now there's no need to write everything cause printed forms are also accepted. You can try various sources for filling the forms https://pdfliner.com/ds_11_form this one you'll be able to fill online for sure 

[AlexUSA 23]

Can I use my personal check or it is better to buy a money order at the post office? Is there any difference in terms of speed of processing and anyone tried the personal check as sounds more convenient.

[zeal4thil 7]

you can pay by personal cheq for both State and USPS  . I did it like that so i can easily track when they cash my cheq. 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

On 3/7/2021 at 12:45 PM, alana_o said:

Fortunately now there's no need to write everything cause printed forms are also accepted. You can try various sources for filling the forms https://pdfliner.com/ds_11_form this one you'll be able to fill online for sure 

There is a fillable form on the DoS website, not sure I would go through a third party website with all that personal info you’re submitting ... https://pptform.state.gov/?Submit2=Complete+Online+%26+Print

(And the DoS site gives the form a unique bar code)