Follow the steps to complete the DD Form 1056 online successfully.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the DD Form 1056 and have it open for editing in your browser.
2. Begin by entering the date for which the passport or visa is required in the designated field.
3. Select the major service component associated with your application.
4. Fill in your last name, first name, and middle name in the applicant's name section.
5. Provide your date of birth in the specified format.
6. Indicate your place of birth as required.
7. Complete the sponsor's last name, first name, and middle name.
8. Enter your sponsor's military rank or civilian grade.
9. If applicable, include the sponsor's social security number; if the same as your own, check the box.
10. Fill in your current home address, ensuring to include the ZIP code.
11. Provide your home telephone number, including the area code.
12. Include your office telephone number with the area code or DSN.
13. Enter interim contact address if you will be relocating after departing your current location.
14. Specify the name of the person you will be residing with.
15. Provide the telephone number for your interim residence.
16. List your destination country or countries.
17. If applicable, describe any special assignment requiring a passport.
18. Indicate your estimated date of departure from your current residence.
19. Fill in the proposed length of your stay.
20. If necessary, provide your agent ID code.
21. Complete the mailing address where the passport should be forwarded, making sure to include all relevant details.
22. Fill in the name of the authorizing official, as well as their grade and title.
23. Enter the author's complete mailing address, including the ZIP code.
24. Provide the authorizing official's telephone number.
25. The authorizing official must provide their signature and date applied for the passport.
26. Finally, review all information for accuracy.
27. Once all sections are filled out, you can save your changes, download, print, or share your completed DD Form 1056.

Complete your DD Form 1056 online to ensure a successful application.