Rush New/First Time Passport Instructions

Complete and print the DS-11 application online.

 

You must provide the original of ONE of the following documents :

If you were born in the United States :

• Certified Birth Certificate issued by city, county or state

• Previous U.S. Passport

If you were born outside the United States, click here to see your options.

 

You must provide a present ONE of the following documents during STEP 2 (Make sure the agent makes a copy and notes on the DS-11 that you presented the ID)  :

• Copy of current, valid Driver's License with Photo (must be issued greater than 6 months ago)

• If the above mentioned Driver's License isn't available, then you need to supply an alternate Proof of Identity.

 

You must provide two identical passport photos that meet Passport Agency Regulations. You can obtain passport photos at the following locations :

• Locate your nearest Mail Boxes, Etc.
• Locate your nearest Kinko's
• OR consult your local Yellow Pages under "Photographers - Passport"
• Vending Machine photos are NOT acceptable.

 

Print and fill out the Passport Processing Authorization Letter .

 

You must provide a copy of ONE of the following :

• your foreign travel plane ticket

• your printed travel itinerary showing foreign travel

• If this is a business trip, you may present a business letter from your employer. Click here for more instructions and a sample letter.

 

You must electronically submit our secure ORDER FORM so we can prepare for your documents.

 

Government Fees

• Make one check payable to "US Department of State" for $135 (this is the government processing fee).
  • Be sure to include your date of birth on the check
  • Starter Checks and 3rd Party Checks will NOT be accepted.
  • This check will go into a sealed, government envelope in STEP 2.
•  Make a second check or money order in the amount of $25 payable to the Post Office or Court House where you will visit in STEP2.

Our Service Fees

• Our Service Fee is $ 109.00
• Our Return Mail Fee is $ 25.00 for FedEx Service OR you may include a pre-paid airbill to the return address.

  The Total Fee is $ 134.00 ($ 109.00 if you INCLUDED a pre-paid airbill). You may pay by Check or Credit Card.

  • If you are paying by check, enclose a check made payable to "Passports and Visas.com".
  • If you are paying by credit card, please make sure you entered your credit card information on the above mentioned order form.

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Get Application Authorized by Acceptance Agent

uments to Send to Us

Prior to authorization, verify that you have collected the following documents

Please make copies of all seven (7) documents mentioned above.

Bring all above original materials to a Passport Acceptance Facility and notify the agent you are using an expediting service to "hand carry" your application. Most facilities are open M-F, 9am to 4pm. The acceptance agent will take about ten minutes to go through the following steps :

1. To verify your identity, the agent will request your proof of identity.

2. The agent will ask you to sign the DSP-11, and then sign and seal it themselves.

3. To verify that you need an expedited passport, you will need to show them your travel documentation.

4. The agent will then seal the DSP-11, photos, proof of citizenship, travel documents, authorization letter and the $135 check in an envelope marked "To be Opened by U.S. Passport Office Only".

5. Important: Make sure the agent returns the sealed envelope to you. If the agent does not feel at ease about releasing the envelope, suggest that he/she refer to page 31 or 44 of their Passport Agent's Manual, "Hand-carrying of Executed Applications".

Do not open this sealed envelope or the application will be invalid.

Please write the 1) Applicant Name 2) Date of Birth 3) Departure Date on the outside of the sealed envelope.

Do not seal our order form or a check to Passports and Visas.com inside the sealed envelope.

Ship Application using

1. Place the following documents in a FedEx Priority Letter.

   • Sealed Government Envelope

   • Payment to Passports and Visas.com for $109 service fee

   • Return Airbill or $25 payment to Passports and Visas.com

   • Copies of seven Documents

2. On the FedEx Airbill, put your order number in Box 2.

3. Send the FedEx envelope to us at our location:

   Passports and Visas.com

   5775 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 102

   Miami, FL 33126

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