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The Consular Section accepts first-time passport applications, applications to renew passports, and applications to replace passports that have been lost, stolen, or damaged. You must complete, print, and bring the application form to your appointment.
Visit Forms to find the form you need and begin the process of completing and submitting your passport application. If you are unsure which form you need, the Passport Wizard can guide you to the correct form.
Processing times vary depending on demand. If you are traveling within the next two weeks, please see the Emergency Passports section.
Passport services are not available on weekends or on Liberia or U.S. holidays.
If you know which form you need, please choose from the list of common forms below. If you are unsure which form to complete, use the passport wizard.
Applicants Age 16 or Older (DS-11) Applicants Age 15 or Under (DS-11) Applicants Age 15 or Under Without Both Parents Present Adult Passport Renewal (DS-82) Report and Replace Lost/Stolen Passport (DS-64 & DS-11) Update Current Passport or Replace Emergency PassportApplicants Age 16 or Older (DS-11)
You should complete this form if you’re applying for the first time, or you don’t meet our requirements to renew your passport.
Applicants Age 15 or Under (DS-11)
You should complete this form if you’re applying for your child who is under age 16.
Applicants Age 15 or Under Without Both Parents Present
You should complete this form if one parent or guardian cannot go with the child to apply in person for the child’s passport. The parent or guardian should submit this special form in addition to their child’s application (DS-11).
Adult Passport Renewal (DS-82)
You should complete this form if you meet our requirements to renew your passport. Keep in mind that children under age 16 cannot renew their passports and must apply using Form DS-11.
Report and Replace Lost/Stolen Passport (DS-64 & DS-11)
You should complete this form if you lost your passport or it has been stolen. To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must apply in person and submit Form DS-11 in addition to Form DS-64.
Update Current Passport or Replace Emergency Passport
You may be eligible to use this form if you need to change or correct your passport, or you need to replace a passport that was limited to less than 10 years validity (which is the normal validity period for an adult’s passport).
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at https://travel.state.gov.
You must provide one photo on a white background with your passport application. Our photo policies apply to adults and children. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
If you applied for a U.S. passport and have travel plans within the next 10 business days, please consider requesting an emergency passport at the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, where you originally applied.
Generally, immediate family members may accompany passport or CRBA applicants to their appointment interviews at a U.S. embassy or consulate, and all minor children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please call: +231 (0) 77-677-7000 (24 HOURS SERVICE)
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 077 677-7000
Outside of Liberia: +231 77-677-7000
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