You only need to have an SSN, not the physical card. The physical documents required for a passport application are defined here.
Passport Application Summary Gather Required Documentation. Form DS-11, completed but not signed. Form DS-64, completed but not signed. Evidence of U.S. citizenship. Photocopy of evidence of U.S. citizenship. Photo ID. Photocopy of photo ID. Passport photo. Total Fees.
A document that confirms your place of birth and gender. Identity documents showing your photo, signature, and current residential address. Documents that prove any change of name or change of gender. All applications must include two passport-sized photos that comply with our photo guidelines.
Authority letters to collect passports are necessary if you're unable to collect your new travel document in person. With this document, a designated person or courier company will be able to pick up a passport on the applicant's behalf without any issues.
Get a photo ID (and a photocopy) Valid or expired, undamaged U.S. passport book or passport card. In-state, fully valid driver's license or enhanced driver's license with photo. Certificate of Naturalization. Certificate of Citizenship. Government employee ID (city, county, state, or federal)
You don't need your SS card. You'll need proof of citizenship (birth certificate) and proof of identity (state DL/ID).
This is to certify that I …………………………………. (Applicant's Name) authorize my representative, whose signature is verified below, to collect the passport/documents on my behalf. Name of The Representative: …………………………………. ID Number of the Person or passport number………………………