Passports

STEP 1: Determine your eligibility

• You are eligible for a new passport if any one of the following is true:

  • This is your first U.S. passport.
  • You are under 16 years of age.
  • Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under 16 years of age.
  • Your previous U.S. passport was damaged, lost, or stolen.
  • Your previous U.S. passport was issued more the 15 years ago.
• Use Form DS-82 if you are eligible to renew by mail.

STEP 2: Schedule Your Appointment

• Check our Passport Service Hours of Operation below.
• Call 859-342-2665 x2 to schedule an appointment.
• Only one application per appointment.
• Expect each appointment to last around 30 minutes.

STEP 3: Bring Documentation to Appointment

• A completed BUT UNSIGNED Form DS-11.
• Proof of Identity
  • Kentucky Driver's License
  • Kentucky ID Card
  • U.S. Military or Military Dependent ID
  • Certificate of Naturalization with Identifiable Photo
  • Certificate of Citizenship with Identifiable Photo.
  • Government Employee ID with Identifiable Photo.
  • Previous passport.
  • Current and valid foreign passport.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship (Original AND Photocopy)
  • Naturalization Certificate.
  • Previous but undamaged U.S. Passport.
  • U.S. Birth Certificate.
• Applications for Minors Under 16 May Require Additional Documentation.

STEP 4: Your Passport Photo

• Use the State Deparment Photo Tool to prepare your own photo.
  • Submit a color photo.
  • Use a photo taken in last 6 months.
  • Must be a clear image of your face.
  • Do not use filters commonly used on social media.
  • You must face the camera directly.
  • Have someone else take your photo. No selfies.
  • Remove eyeglasses for your photo.
  • Use a plain white or off-white background.
• We can take your photo at the Scheben Branch. Photo Fee Below***.

Examples of acceptable passport photos