We are equipped with the necessary hard- and software to accept passport applications. This will save you a long and costly trip to the Embassy or to a Consulate General.

List of Documents – Download 

The following documents are required for the application (only originals or certified copies are accepted). 

• Completed application form:  Download Application Form
• Two identical biometric recent passport photos  Sample Photos / specifications
• Birth certificate stating the exact place of birth (it is not sufficient if only the county is mentioned on the US birth certificate, a „proof of birth letter“ issued by the hospital with the name of the town must then also be provided)
• If married, divorced or widowed: marriage certificate(s), if applicable, divorce decree(s) or death certificate(s) of the spouse/former spouses.
• Previous passport
• Valid residence permit in the US (US Resident Alien Card, US residence visa, US passport, US Certificate of Birth Abroad or US. Citizenship Certificate). *
• If your last name has changed since your previous passport, please provide additional proof regarding your name. A name declaration may be required. * *
• Your US driver’s license, or a utility bill in your name, as proof of residence
• Passport fee
  

*  Information for holder of a Greencard without expiration date
** Information on Name Declaration

If applicable:

• Deregistration of your last place of residence in Germany („Abmeldebescheinigung”), if included in your last passport
• Change of name certificate („Bescheinigung über die Namensführung”)
• German Naturalization Certificate
• US Naturalization Certificate with “Beibehaltungsgenehmigung“
• German Doctorate Certificate, if you would like to have your doctoral degree entered in your passport

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