Primary Application Forms for a US Passport 1. Application For A US Passport (DS-11) 2.Step One: Confirm you meet the requirements. Step Two: Fill out your form and print it. Application You will need Form DS11. Use the Application for a U.S. Passport (Form DS-11, PDF). Or you can use a form filler on the State Department website. Step 1: Complete and print the DS-11 form. Do not sign the form. Step 1: Complete and print the DS-11 form.