Priority Renewal Passport Detailed Requirements

Please scroll down to view all passport requirements. Complete the following necessary steps to ensure complete processing of your paperwork. Once you have gathered the documents below, the final step is sending your application materials to our processing center. During this entire process, our team will be available to you to ensure you understand the requirements and the process. Give us a call at 1-844-804-6223 with any questions you may have  about your passport application.

1Required Documents

  • image description Completed Passport Application (DS-82)
    Completed Passport Application (DS-82)

    Complete, print and SIGN the DS-82 application online at https://pptform.state.gov/.  Handwritten passport applications will NOT be accepted by the US Department of State.

    •  Click SUBMIT under Apply Online.  The Passport Application System will then ask you a series of questions regarding your passport application. 
    • Fill in where appropriate. Please select the following options under Passport Product and Fees (You will NOT be asked to pay any of these fees electronically; you will simply be advised of what you should expect your fees to be): 
      • Passport Options: Passport Book, 52 page recommended ($130)
      • Processing Methods: Expedited at Agency Service ($60)
      • Delivery Methods: Standard Delivery (FREE)
    • Click next for printing instructions. Click "Create Form" at the bottom/end. Create Form will launch Adobe Acrobat Reader with your DS-82 application pre-filled.
    • NOTE: The application MUST be completely filled out online and printed.
    • NOTE: Please verify the application will have two barcodes, one on the left side and one on the bottom right side.
    • NOTE: Verify that you have SIGNED and DATED the DS-82 with blue ink once printed. Electronically signed applications will not be accepted.
    • NOTE: The signature on your DS82 application should always match your Letter of Authorization.  If they differ signficantly, the passport office my request a new DS82 application and/or Letter of Authorization. 
  • image description Document Pre-Check
    Document Pre-Check

    Prior to sending your Passport Renewal Documents, securely upload photos of your documents to our expert team to review to confirm your application is ready to be submitted once we receive it.

    Upload your Passport Renewal documents for review using our Pre-Check Service here 

  • image description Expired Passport
    Expired Passport

    You will need to send us your expired or soon-to-be-expired passport. This passport must have been issued less than 15 years ago AND been issued when you were 16 or older.

    NOTE: If your expired or soon-to-be-expired 10-year passport and/or passport card is damaged or mutilated, please include a signed statement explaining the condition of your passport book/card. The damaged/mutilated passport book/card will be retained and destroyed by the US Department of State.

    (Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

  • image description Passport Photographs
    Passport Photographs

    You must provide two identical, recent 2 x 2 passport style photographs in color, front view and with a plain/white background. You can obtain passport photos at a local drug store (Walgreen's, CVS) in your area.

    IF you chose our digital photo service, you can simply take a selfie and upload the photo and we'll properly size the photo and adjust the background to create a perfectly compliant passport photo.

     

    US Passport Photo Requirements:

    - Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

    - You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

    - Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

    - Taken in the last 6 months

    - Use a plain white or off-white background

    - Be sized correctly

    • 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) 
    • Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head

    - Printed in color on matte or glossy photo quality paper

    - You cannot wear glasses.

    • If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application.

    - You cannot wear a hat or head covering.

    • If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously in public.
    • If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor's statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.
    • Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.

    - You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.

  • image description Letter of Authorization
    Letter of Authorization

    Contact us to receive your Letter of Authorization.

    The Letter of Authorization (LOA) is required in order to expedite your passport. The LOA gives us permission to represent you at the U.S. Department of State to secure your passport.

    One copy must be included within your sealed documents. An additional copy must be inside your FedEx package.

    Ensure that the Courier Company Name is printed as it appears at the top of that page. This will help avoid processing delays. Hand print and sign in BLACK INK ONLY. (PRINT TWO COPIES)

    Contact us for your required Letter of Authorization.
    [email protected]
    844-804-6223

  • image description Proof of Departure
    Proof of Departure

    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.

    NOTE- For NEW PASSPORT (DS-11) ONLY: Please make a copy of your Proof of Departure to include outside of your sealed envelope in the package you are sending to Passports and Visas for processing.

  • image description Fees
    Fees

    Make One check payable to "US Department of State" for $211.36 (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 and will cause delays.
    • If you have selected to also purchase a passport card, an additional $30 for adults 16 and older (or an additional $15 for children 15 and younger) should be included in your check to US Department of State.

    Our Service Fee is $299

2Ship Documents

1.) Place the above mentioned documents in a FedEx Letter.

2.) Send the FedEx Letter to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: standard Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

The expected processing time for this passport application is 9 business days.

Please note that processing times, fees, and requirements are based on government rules and are subject to change without notice.

1Gather US Passport Application Documentation

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1. Completed Passport Application (DS-82)

Complete, print and SIGN the DS-82 application online at https://pptform.state.gov/.  Handwritten passport applications will NOT be accepted by the US Department of State.

  •  Click SUBMIT under Apply Online.  The Passport Application System will then ask you a series of questions regarding your passport application. 
  • Fill in where appropriate. Please select the following options under Passport Product and Fees (You will NOT be asked to pay any of these fees electronically; you will simply be advised of what you should expect your fees to be): 
    • Passport Options: Passport Book, 52 page recommended ($130)
    • Processing Methods: Expedited at Agency Service ($60)
    • Delivery Methods: Standard Delivery (FREE)
  • Click next for printing instructions. Click "Create Form" at the bottom/end. Create Form will launch Adobe Acrobat Reader with your DS-82 application pre-filled.
  • NOTE: The application MUST be completely filled out online and printed.
  • NOTE: Please verify the application will have two barcodes, one on the left side and one on the bottom right side.
  • NOTE: Verify that you have SIGNED and DATED the DS-82 with blue ink once printed. Electronically signed applications will not be accepted.
  • NOTE: The signature on your DS82 application should always match your Letter of Authorization.  If they differ signficantly, the passport office my request a new DS82 application and/or Letter of Authorization. 
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1. Document Pre-Check

Prior to sending your Passport Renewal Documents, securely upload photos of your documents to our expert team to review to confirm your application is ready to be submitted once we receive it.

Upload your Passport Renewal documents for review using our Pre-Check Service here 

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1. Expired Passport

You will need to send us your expired or soon-to-be-expired passport. This passport must have been issued less than 15 years ago AND been issued when you were 16 or older.

NOTE: If your expired or soon-to-be-expired 10-year passport and/or passport card is damaged or mutilated, please include a signed statement explaining the condition of your passport book/card. The damaged/mutilated passport book/card will be retained and destroyed by the US Department of State.

(Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

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1. Passport Photographs

You must provide two identical, recent 2 x 2 passport style photographs in color, front view and with a plain/white background. You can obtain passport photos at a local drug store (Walgreen's, CVS) in your area.

IF you chose our digital photo service, you can simply take a selfie and upload the photo and we'll properly size the photo and adjust the background to create a perfectly compliant passport photo.

 

US Passport Photo Requirements:

- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

- Taken in the last 6 months

- Use a plain white or off-white background

- Be sized correctly

  • 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) 
  • Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head

- Printed in color on matte or glossy photo quality paper

- You cannot wear glasses.

  • If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application.

- You cannot wear a hat or head covering.

  • If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously in public.
  • If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor's statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.
  • Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.

- You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.

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1. Letter of Authorization

Contact us to receive your Letter of Authorization.

The Letter of Authorization (LOA) is required in order to expedite your passport. The LOA gives us permission to represent you at the U.S. Department of State to secure your passport.

One copy must be included within your sealed documents. An additional copy must be inside your FedEx package.

Ensure that the Courier Company Name is printed as it appears at the top of that page. This will help avoid processing delays. Hand print and sign in BLACK INK ONLY. (PRINT TWO COPIES)

Contact us for your required Letter of Authorization.
[email protected]
844-804-6223

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1. Proof of Departure

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.

NOTE- For NEW PASSPORT (DS-11) ONLY: Please make a copy of your Proof of Departure to include outside of your sealed envelope in the package you are sending to Passports and Visas for processing.

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1. Fees

Make One check payable to "US Department of State" for $211.36 (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 and will cause delays.
  • If you have selected to also purchase a passport card, an additional $30 for adults 16 and older (or an additional $15 for children 15 and younger) should be included in your check to US Department of State.

Our Service Fee is $299

2 Ship your Application to Passports and Visas.com

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2.1 Place the above documents in a Shipping Envelope

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2.2 Send the Application to Passports and Visas.com

Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a Shipping Label via email to send us your completed application. 

Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: standard Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

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