New U.S. Passport Application
Apply for New U.S. Passport if:
- this is a first time ever you apply for United States passport;
- or your previous U.S. passport was issued at age 15 or under;
- or your U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago;
- or you don't have expired U.S. passport in your possession;
- or your current valid U.S. passport is damaged.
- 8-14 business days
- $4495
plus government fees.
- 5-7 business days
- $9995
plus government fees.
- 3-4 business days
- $14995
plus government fees.
- 1-2 business days
- $19995
plus government fees.
1 Gathering Required Documents for New U.S. Passport
- a
- New Passport Order Form
- Complete our order form indicating turnaround time for new passport service.
- b
- New U.S. passport application DS-11 online
- Fill out new passport application form online . Click on "Continue" under "Apply for a Passport Book" column, complete all required fields and print out the application. Do not sign
the application form. The original form must be signed in front of the Acceptance Agent. To find the nearest Acceptance Agent, use U.S. Department of State Acceptance Agent Locator .
The DS-11 form must be completed online, applications without a barcode will be delayed.
- c
- Letter of Authorization
- Download, print out, sign and date this letter of authorization. Important: Please enclose an additional copy of the Letter of Authorization outside of the envelope sealed by the Acceptance Agent.
- d
- Two (2) passport photos
- Photos must be identical, taken within the past 6 months, 2x2 inches, and not from a vending machine. More on passport photo requirements.
- e
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- - Original Birth Certificate (if born in the United States), or
- Previously issued ( undamaged ) U.S. passport, or
- Read more on proof of U.S. citizenship.
Note: All originals will be returned to you with newly issued passport.
- f
- Proof of Identity
- - A valid driver's license issued more than 6 months ago, or
- Previous U.S. passport (mutilated, altered, or damaged passports are not acceptable as proof of identity).
Note: If you changed your legal name you will need to provide a certified copy of either a marriage certificate or a name change court decree.
Read more on proof of identity.
If applying for a Minor please read US passport requirements for minors.
- g
- Travel itinerary
- - Copy of a plane ticket to a foreign country, or
- Copy of a travel itinerary with the applicant's name showing dates and flight information, or if neither is available and traveling for business
- A letter from the employer.
For 24 hour passport service, travel dates must be within 14 days.
- h
- Government Fees
- Certified Check or money order payable to the "U.S. Department of State"
- for $170 (adults - 16 years or older) or
- for $140 (minors - 15 and under)
Passport fees have increased and go into effect on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
2 Getting the Documents for New Passport Application Authorized
Locate the nearest Passport Acceptance Facility
Authorization procedure. The Acceptance Agent has to:
- Witness the signing of application for new passport;
- Collect a $25 execution fee;
- Check applicant's ID;
- Verify the documents and seal them into an envelope.
The items that should be handed to the Agent and sealed are:
All minors must appear in person. For more information on how to apply for minors (under 16), please read US passport requirements for minors.
You must inform the Agent that you are using a passport agency to expedite the processing and that the sealed documents will be hand-delivered to the Department of State. This Department of State policy is called "Hand Carrying of Executed Applications". The policy is detailed on pages 31 and 44 of the Acceptance Agent Manual.
The acceptance agent will return sealed envelope to you. Do not open the envelope. Mail in sealed envelope along with remaining paperwork to VisaHQ for the processing of your new passport.
Authorization procedure. The Acceptance Agent has to:
- Witness the signing of application for new passport;
- Collect a $25 execution fee;
- Check applicant's ID;
- Verify the documents and seal them into an envelope.
The items that should be handed to the Agent and sealed are:
- Filled out application form DS-11 signed in front of the agent.
- Original proof of the United States citizenship.
- Two passport photos.
- Evidence of urgent travel (24 hour passport service only).
- Certified check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State for the appropriate amount.
- The Letter of Authorization.
All minors must appear in person. For more information on how to apply for minors (under 16), please read US passport requirements for minors.
You must inform the Agent that you are using a passport agency to expedite the processing and that the sealed documents will be hand-delivered to the Department of State. This Department of State policy is called "Hand Carrying of Executed Applications". The policy is detailed on pages 31 and 44 of the Acceptance Agent Manual.
The acceptance agent will return sealed envelope to you. Do not open the envelope. Mail in sealed envelope along with remaining paperwork to VisaHQ for the processing of your new passport.
3 Shipping passport application for new passport to VisaHQ®
For faster service and accurate tracking we recommend using FedEx. Please mail the envelope sealed by the Acceptance Agent to the following address:
VisaHQ.comU.S. Passport Services
2005 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
