Your most recent U.S Passport:

• Is undamaged and can be submitted with your application;
• Was issued within the last 15 years;
• Was issued with 10 year validity; and
• Was issued in your current name or you have changed your name and can submit legal documentation (e.g. marriage certificate, Change of Name Deed) to prove this change.

If you do not meet all these requirements, please follow the instructions here.