Passport Explanatory Statement Downloads

Your Explanatory Statement templates are ready. Choose the Adult or Minor version below, then select the format that works best for you. Each version is available as a printable PDF, an editable Word document, or a Google Docs template you can copy to your own Drive.

Choose your Explanatory Statement

Both document versions include three access options.

Adult version

Adult Explanatory Statement

Select this template to prepare an Explanatory Statement for an adult passport applicant.

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Using Google Docs? Follow the “Make a copy” steps below before editing.

Minor version

Minor Explanatory Statement

Select this template when preparing an Explanatory Statement for a minor passport applicant.

PDFDownload PDF DOCXDownload Word DOCSOpen Google Doc

Using Google Docs? Follow the “Make a copy” steps below before editing.

Google Docs: How to make your own copy

The Google Docs buttons open the master templates. To edit your document without changing the original, first save a personal copy.

STEP 01Open the template

Click Open Google Doc under the Adult or Minor version. Sign in to your Google account if prompted.

STEP 02Choose File → Make a copy

In the Google Docs menu, select File → Make a copy. You do not need to request editing access to the original.

STEP 03Name and save your copy

Give your document a name, choose where to save it in Google Drive, and click Make a copy. Edit your new copy.

Before you use your statement: Review the entire document, replace all example information with your own, and confirm that the final version is accurate and complete. PDF is best for reviewing or printing; use Word or Google Docs to customize the text.

Adult ES as PDF

Adult ES as Word

Adult ES as Google Doc

Minor ES as PDF

Minor ES as Word

Minor ES as Google Doc