| Criteria | DS-11 | DS-5504 | DS-82 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used For | First-time passport application. | Name, gender marker, or other change within one year of passport issuance. | Renewal of a previously issued adult's passport. |
| Who Can Apply? | First-time applicants, minors, and applicants who may not use the DS-82. | Those who need to correct or change the information on their original passport within one year of the issue. | Adults with a 10-year passport in good condition, issued when 16 or older, with a name that matches the passport or has legal documents of the name change. |
| Documentation Required | evidence of U.S. citizenship, identification document, photocopies of each, and passport photo. | Current valid passport, new pictures, and evidence for the changes. | Old Passport, current photo, and legal documents for name change (if applicable). |
| Fee | Yes. | No fee for changes within one year of issue, otherwise, standard renewal fees apply. | Yes. |
| Submission Method | In-person. | By mail. | By mail. |