Primary Application Forms for a US Passport 1. Application For A US Passport (DS-11) 2.Here are some tips from a Passport Acceptance Agent on how to fill out the DS-11 application, which is the basic passport form. The County Clerk's Office performs in-person application review and acceptance before forwarding your documents to the US Department of State for processing. What fees should I pay? It is very important that the application is filled out and time is taken to write legibly. The application must be filled out in BLACK ink only or typed. Passport applications are accepted Wednesdays between a.m. Prior to your visit please complete and print a Passport Application Form (DS11). Do not sign the application form.