Passports
First-time applicants should fill out form (Form DS-11)
Please note that the remarks on www.travel.state.gov are intended for domestic passport applicants, not overseas applicants. The U.S. Consulate Guadalajara requires that the applicant use the same form that is used in the U.S., along with the following requirements:
• The applicant must apply in person:
1. (Form DS-11)
2. Proof of Citizenship:
U.S. birth certificate: An official long form birth certificate with safety features is required. Abstracts or mutilated certificates cannot be accepted.
Secondary proof of birth: Documents from hospital where the applicant was born, such as, wrist bands, crib cards, discharge orders, hospital certificate, or immunization records.
3. Identification:
Valid, photo identification issued by a government authority. Some acceptable forms of identification include: driver license, military card, Mexican electoral card, Mexican passport, University identification cards, Mexican professional credentials.
If the applicant is between 16-18 years of age, please bring school records issued by the Mexican Secretariat, such as, Primary, Secondary, and Preparatory school certificates with photographs and seals.
First-time applicants under the age of 16 years of age must have parental consent.
1. Both parents must personally appear with valid photo identification.
2. If only one parent is present at the time of application, it is necessary to bring:
• Form DS-3053 (Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor) signed by the absent parent before a U.S. Consular Officer or Public Notary, or
• U.S. notarized written consent (in English) signed by the absent parent authorizing the applying parent to request a U.S. passport for the minor child, and
• A copy of absent parent’s identification with a clear photograph and signature.
3. If only one parent has sole custody it is necessary to bring proof that the parent executing the application has sole custody of child may also be accepted (i.e., birth certificate listing the mother as the only named parent, court order granting sole legal custody to one parent, or death certificate of deceased parent).
Notes:
• Additional documents may be requested by the Consular Officer.
• By federal law, you must provide a Social Security number if you have one.
