The Passport Center

Study Abroad & Global Engagement offers support for students, faculty, staff, and community members applying for a passport card or book.

Book an Appointment at the Passport Center

General Information

  • Apply for a passport or have a visa photo taken at Lippincott Hall, Room 108. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are all invited to use this service.
    • Appointments are required. Passport services are available the following days and times (except KU/federal holidays):
      • Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday: CLOSED
      • Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
      • Thursday: CLOSED
      • Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    • Book a Passport Center appointment online, call 785-864-3742, or stop by Lippincott Hall, Room 108.
  • Go to travel.state.gov to learn about the processing time for a new passport and to find printable applications. Hard copies are available at Study Abroad & Global Engagement.
  • The Passport Center cannot accept credit or debit card payments.  
  • The Passport Center provides printed photos only.  We are unable to provide digital versions of passport photos.
  • Our office does not process renewals.
    • For your convenience, the U.S. Department of State processes passport renewals through the mail. Click "Renew by Mail" for the mail-in passport renewal instructions.
    • There is also, for those who qualify, a new online passport renewal option. Click "Renew Online" for more information.
    • If you have previously had a U.S. passport, the Passport Center can only process your application for a passport in the following instances:
      • Your previous passport was issued when you were under the age of 16 and you are applying for another passport while under the age of 16
      • Your previous passport was issued when you were under the age of 16 and you are now applying for your first adult passport (ages 16 and up)
      • Your previous passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
      • Your previous passport was issued more than 15 years ago
      • Your previous passport is a limited-validity passport (issued with a validity of fewer than 10 years for adults or fewer than 5 years for minors) and you were instructed to replace it with a DS-11 form

What to Bring

  • Complete the Application For A U.S. Passport (DS-11) form, but do not sign it until you’re at the Passport Center.
  • Primary evidence of U.S. citizenship (you only need one of the following)
    • Certified birth certificate (not a photocopy) issued by the city, county, or state of birth
    • Previously issued full validity, undamaged U.S. passport
    • Naturalization certificate
    • Certificate of citizenship
    • Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad
    • Form DS-1350, Certification of Birth
  • Primary Identification
    • Valid driver’s license
      • If this is not a Kansas driver’s license, you will also need a secondary ID, such as a KU or Haskell ID
    • Current government employee ID (city, state, or federal)
    • Current U.S. military ID (military and dependents)
    • Previously issued full validity, undamaged U.S. passport
      • Note that this can be expired but must have been issued fewer than 15 years ago. Also note that this cannot be used for both evidence of citizenship and ID
    • Naturalization certificate with photo
    • Valid foreign passport
  • Application and Acceptance Fees
    • The application fee is paid to the U.S. Department of State. This fee is included with your mailed application. Must be a check (personal or cashier) or money order.
    • The acceptance fee is paid to the University of Kansas. Must be a check (personal or cashier), money order, or cash.
  • Optional: Two passport photos
    • You can view the photo quality requirements at "Passport Photos."
    • We can take your passport photos in the Study Abroad & Global Engagement office for a $15 fee. This can be paid as a check or money order to the University of Kansas or in cash.
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