Get Ds-71 2009-2026

This guide provides a clear and supportive walkthrough for completing the DS-71 form, which is used as an affidavit of an identifying witness for a passport application. Each section of the document is addressed to help users navigate through the online submission process successfully.

Follow the steps to complete the DS-71 online accurately.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the DS-71 form and open it in your editor.
2. In the first section, enter the passport applicant's name clearly in the format of Last, First, Middle. Make sure the spelling is accurate as it appears on other identification documents.
3. Indicate your relationship to the passport applicant in the designated field. Be specific about how you know the applicant, as this establishes your basis of knowledge.
4. Provide the duration of your acquaintance with the passport applicant in months and/or years in the specified fields to give context to your affidavit.
5. Now, fill in your own details in the witness information section. Start with your name, listing your Last, First, and Middle names. Accuracy is essential.
6. Enter your residential address, including the city, state, and ZIP code. This information must be current and valid.
7. Input your date of birth in the specified format of mm-dd-yyyy. This is an important identifier for the witness.
8. Provide your place of birth, including city and state, for verification purposes. Ensure all details are spelled correctly.
9. List your home and daytime telephone numbers in the appropriate fields. Include area codes as required.
10. Indicate whether you have been issued a U.S. passport by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'. If 'Yes', continue with the next questions.
11. If applicable, provide your passport number in the designated field. This identifies you as a legitimate witness.
12. Mention the place of issue of your passport if known. This adds credibility to your affidavit.
13. If you have a passport, input the date of issue in the mm-dd-yyyy format. If the date is not exact, an approximate date will suffice.
14. Read the oath provided carefully but remember not to sign it until requested by the authorized acceptance agent. Make sure you understand the penalties for providing false statements as stated.
15. Once you have filled out all required fields, review the form thoroughly for any errors or omissions. After ensuring that all information is correct, you can either save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

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