Passport Renewal
Applicant has most recent passport in his or her possession AND
Applicant was 16 years or older when passport was issued AND
Applicant's passport was issued within the past 15 years AND
Applicant's passport is not damaged (normal wear and tear is acceptable)
To qualify for a passport renewal, you must be able to answer YES to all of the following conditions:
I am a U.S. citizen
I can provide my most recent passport
I was at least 16 years old when my most recent passport was issued
I was issued my most recent passport LESS than 15 years ago
I use the same name as the name reflected on my most recent passport OR I have had my name changed and can submit a marriage certificate or court decree to verify this change
You must provide your most recent, undamaged passport. Your passport cannot be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way. It can be valid or recently expired. It will be returned to you marked “Cancelled” by the US State Department.
You must provide two color (2” x 2”), passport-type photographs. The photograph must:
Be printed on photo paper
Have a white background
Be two inches by two inches
Have been taken within the last six months
Taken without glasses, if applicable
The United States Passport Office has issued a guide on the correct format for photographs.
Cannot wear eyeglasses
(Refer to Passport Photo section on website)
If applicant is an infant, the eyes must be opened in the photograph.
You will need to provide one completed DS-82 Passport Renewal application form, which will be found on the U.S. Department of State website at:
https://pptform.state.gov/.
This form must be completed on-line. Hand written forms will not be accepted. This form must have an original signature
After completing the application print 2 copies of it.
This form must also be completed and signed in front of Passport Acceptance Agency. Do not sign the application until instructed to do so by Acceptance Agent.
You will need to provide evidence of upcoming international travel as one of the following:
A computer generated flight itinerary from a travel agency or online booking company showing departure from US
If no itinerary is available a letter on business letterhead paper, addressed to the US Department of State, detailing your upcoming international travel dates and signed by your employer.
If your current name is different than the name printed on your last passport, you must submit an original or certified copy of marriage certificate (not a license) or court decree as evidence of your name change. The document must show the official seal of the issuing authority. All official documents will be returned.
If applicants passport does not expire for more than one year, applicant must include a personal letter explaining the reason for the early passport renewal. Common reasons for early passport renewals may be in preparation for an upcoming trip, few or no blank pages left for visas or outdated passport photo.
This must be an original signature.
http://www.world-visa.com/seo-pdf/Letter-of-Authorization-Adult-TTWV.pdf
Service Charges
The following prices are for PandV expediting services:
Standard (11 business days or longer) ---- $155.00
Rush Surcharge (4-10 business days processing) ---- $135.00
Emergency Surcharge (1-3 business days processing) ---- $235.00
In addition to our expediting fees, there are government fees that are required with the application: Same Day ---- $170.00
To qualify for a passport renewal, you must be able to answer YES to all of the following conditions:
I am a U.S. citizen
I can provide my most recent passport
I was at least 16 years old when my most recent passport was issued
I was issued my most recent passport LESS than 15 years ago
I use the same name as the name reflected on my most recent passport OR I have had my name changed and can submit a marriage certificate or court decree to verify this change
You must provide your most recent, undamaged passport. Your passport cannot be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way. It can be valid or recently expired. It will be returned to you marked “Cancelled” by the US State Department.
You must provide two color (2” x 2”), passport-type photographs. The photograph must:
Be printed on photo paper
Have a white background
Be two inches by two inches
Have been taken within the last six months
Taken without glasses, if applicable
You will need to provide one completed DS-82 Passport Renewal application form, which will be found on the U.S. Department of State website at:
https://pptform.state.gov/.
This form must be completed on-line. Hand written forms will not be accepted. This form must have an original signature
After completing the application print 2 copies of it.
This form must also be completed and signed in front of Passport Acceptance Agency. Do not sign the application until instructed to do so by Acceptance Agent.
You will need to provide evidence of upcoming international travel as one of the following:
A computer generated flight itinerary from a travel agency or online booking company showing departure from US
If no itinerary is available a letter on business letterhead paper, addressed to the US Department of State, detailing your upcoming international travel dates and signed by your employer.
If your current name is different than the name printed on your last passport, you must submit an original or certified copy of marriage certificate (not a license) or court decree as evidence of your name change. The document must show the official seal of the issuing authority. All official documents will be returned.
If applicants passport does not expire for more than one year, applicant must include a personal letter explaining the reason for the early passport renewal. Common reasons for early passport renewals may be in preparation for an upcoming trip, few or no blank pages left for visas or outdated passport photo.
This must be an original signature.
http://www.world-visa.com/seo-pdf/Letter-of-Authorization-Adult-TTWV.pdf
Service Charges
The following prices are for PandV expediting services:
Standard (11 business days or longer) ---- $155.00
Rush Surcharge (4-10 business days processing) ---- $135.00
In addition to our expediting fees, there are government fees that are required with the application: 2-7 Day ---- $170.00
To qualify for a passport renewal, you must be able to answer YES to all of the following conditions:
I am a U.S. citizen
I can provide my most recent passport
I was at least 16 years old when my most recent passport was issued
I was issued my most recent passport LESS than 15 years ago
I use the same name as the name reflected on my most recent passport OR I have had my name changed and can submit a marriage certificate or court decree to verify this change
You must provide your most recent, undamaged passport. Your passport cannot be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way. It can be valid or recently expired. It will be returned to you marked “Cancelled” by the US State Department.
You must provide two color (2” x 2”), passport-type photographs. The photograph must:
Be printed on photo paper
Have a white background
Be two inches by two inches
Have been taken within the last six months
Taken without glasses, if applicable
You will need to provide one completed DS-82 Passport Renewal application form, which will be found on the U.S. Department of State website at:
https://pptform.state.gov/.
This form must be completed on-line. Hand written forms will not be accepted. This form must have an original signature
After completing the application print 2 copies of it.
This form must also be completed and signed in front of Passport Acceptance Agency. Do not sign the application until instructed to do so by Acceptance Agent.
You will need to provide evidence of upcoming international travel as one of the following:
A computer generated flight itinerary from a travel agency or online booking company showing departure from US
If no itinerary is available a letter on business letterhead paper, addressed to the US Department of State, detailing your upcoming international travel dates and signed by your employer.
If your current name is different than the name printed on your last passport, you must submit an original or certified copy of marriage certificate (not a license) or court decree as evidence of your name change. The document must show the official seal of the issuing authority. All official documents will be returned.
You must complete and send the original “Passport Authorization Letter” contained in this passport application kit. Your completed letter must include:
Answers for all required fields
The name of the company displayed in this letter's upper-right corner logo, written in the field "Courier Company Name"
Your signature in blue or black ink
The US Passport Authorization Letter requires you to check Option 1 and check one of the remaining options. Do not check all 3 boxes.
US passport holders can get a passport card with your passport request. Use the wallet sized passport card to enter the US from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry. It is not valid for international travel by air. The government fee for the card is $30 for an adult and $15 for children and carries the same validity as your passport. US passport cards take a minimum of three weeks to process and will be delivered separately from your passport book.
If applicants passport does not expire for more than one year, applicant must include a personal letter explaining the reason for the early passport renewal. Common reasons for early passport renewals may be in preparation for an upcoming trip, few or no blank pages left for visas or outdated passport photo.
This must be an original signature.
http://www.world-visa.com/seo-pdf/Letter-of-Authorization-Adult-TTWV.pdf
Service Charges
The following prices are for PandV expediting services:
Standard (11 business days or longer) ---- $155.00
Rush Surcharge (4-10 business days processing) ---- $135.00
In addition to our expediting fees, there are government fees that are required with the application: 3 Weeks ---- $170.00