How to apply for the CERTIFICATE OF STATUS

In this video, the presenter breaks down how the DS-11 passport process can be used not only to obtain a passport but to clarify one’s political and legal status.

• The video explains the difference between applying in person and using the direct-mail method
• How to structure your documents, and what to expect during the process.
• The presenter emphasizes how the passport book and card can serve as foundational identity records and how they are used by individuals seeking to establish their standing as a national or state citizen within the administrative system.