Get Ds-10 2020-2026

The DS-10 form, known as the Birth Affidavit, is used for individuals born in the United States when no birth certificate exists or when a birth certificate was filed more than a year after birth. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for completing the DS-10 online, ensuring you submit the correct information required for a U.S. passport.

Follow the steps to fill out the DS-10 effortlessly.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the DS-10 form in the editor.
2. Begin by filling in the name of the passport applicant at the top of the form. This includes their last name, first name, middle name, and suffix if applicable.
3. Indicate the sex of the passport applicant by checking the appropriate box: Male or Female.
4. Enter the passport applicant's date of birth in the requested format.
5. Fill in the place of birth by providing the city and state where the passport applicant was born.
6. Provide the current home address of the passport applicant, including street address, apartment/unit if applicable, city, state/country, and zip/postal code.
7. Detail the number of years the affiant has known the passport applicant.
8. Explain the relationship between the affiant and the passport applicant, specifying how they know one another.
9. In the next section, the affiant must provide a detailed account of the passport applicant's birth. Include relevant details such as the date, time, and location of the birth as well as the individuals who were present.
10. Ensure the form is signed by the affiant in front of a passport agent, passport acceptance agent, or notary.
11. Attach a clear photocopy of the valid identification presented to the passport agent, acceptance agent, or notary.
12. Once all fields are completed and necessary documents are included, save the changes, download the completed form, print a copy, or share it as needed.

Start filling out your DS-10 form online today to ensure a smooth passport application process.