Passport Renewal
Applicant is a US Citizen over 18 years old AND
Applicant is unable to locate his or her passport OR
Applicant’s passport was stolen
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 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
Copy of Flight Itinerary
Copy of Airline Ticket
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 provide a copy (front & back) of one of the following:
A state-issued Driver's License issued more than 6 months ago
An alternative form of state or government-issued I.D such as a military picture identification
Previous U.S. passport (mutilated, altered, or damaged passports are not acceptable as proof of identity.)
Naturalization Certificate
NOTE: Your Social Security Card does NOT prove your identity. If none of these are available , you will need: a) Some signature documents (not acceptable alone as ID) – example: a combination of documents, such as your Social Security card, credit card, bank card, library card, etc. AND b) A person who can vouch for you. He/she must Have known you for at least 2 years, Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, Have valid ID, and Fill out a Form DS-71 in the presence of a passport agent.
NOTE: If the identification card presented to the authorized passport agent was issued less than 1 year from the date of the passport execution, please submit copies of additional form of ID. For the list of additional ID, please click here. (Travel the World Change Text)
http://www.world-visa.com/seo-pdf/Personal-Identification-List-Passport.pdf
NOTE: For minors under age 14 – Provide Parental Identification. Each parent or guardian must submit one of the following:
Valid Drivers License
Valid Official U.S. Military ID
Valid U.S. Government ID
Valid U.S. or Foreign
Passport with recognizable photo
Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate from BCIS with recognizable photo
Alien Resident Card from BCIS
You must provide a copy (front & back) of one of the following:
A state-issued Driver's
License issued more than 6 months ago
An alternative form of state or government-issued I.D such as a military picture identification
Previous U.S. passport (mutilated, altered, or damaged passports are not acceptable as proof of identity.)
Naturalization Certificate
NOTE: Your Social Security Card does NOT prove your identity. If none of these are available , you will need:
a) Some signature documents (not acceptable alone as ID) – example: a combination of documents, such as your Social Security card, credit card, bank card, library card, etc. AND b) A person who can vouch for you. He/she must Have known you for at least 2 years, Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, Have valid ID, and Fill out a Form DS-71 in the presence of a passport agent.
NOTE: If the identification card presented to the authorized passport agent was issued less than 1 year from the date of the passport execution, please submit copies of additional form of ID. For the list of additional ID, please click here. (Travel the World Change Text)
http://www.world-visa.com/seo-pdf/Personal-Identification-List-Passport.pdf
NOTE: For minors under age 14 – Provide Parental Identification. Each parent or guardian must submit one of the following:
Valid Drivers License
Valid Official U.S. Military ID
Valid U.S. Government ID
Valid U.S. or Foreign Passport with recognizable photo
Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate from BCIS with recognizable photo
Alien Resident Card from BCIS
You must provide evidence of United States citizenship as one of the following:
An original state-issued birth certificate, showing the full names of the applicant’s parent(s).
The short version may not be accepted.
The long form Birth Certificate has to be bigger 8.5” x 11” issued by state, county or city with raised seal (if born in USA)
An original Certificate of Naturalization issued by the BCIS
A previously issued, undamaged expired US passport
Certificate of Citizenship or FS-240, DS-1350 (if born outside the USA)
Proof of Child’s U.S. citizenship Mut provide ONE of the following
Previous U.S. Passport
Certified Birth Certificate issued by state, county or city with raised seal (if born in USA)
Certificate of Citizenship of FS-240, DS-1350 (if born outside the USA)
Certificate of Naturalization
You must provide Passport and Visa with photocopies of all documents submitted for the passport. Do not include these photocopies in the Sealed Envelope. Passport and Visas cannot submit your sealed envelope to the US Passport Office without photocopied proof that you have included all the required documents
You must provide PassportsandVisas with sealed envelope you obtained from an approved passport acceptance facility. The sealed envelope must contain your authenticated documents, forms, and proof of identity. You must also provide photocopies of all documents enclosed in the sealed envelope for PassportsandVisas to review prior to visiting the Post Office/Clerk of Courts.
Do not affix a shipping label to the sealed envelope. Insert the sealed envelope into a package suitable for shipping to PassportsandVisas
Paperclip the copies to the outside of the sealed envelope. PassportsandVisas cannot submit your sealed envelope to the US Passport Office without photocopy proof that you have provided all the required documents.
Missing Passport Explanation Form (Ds-64)
Applicant must submit Explanation Form explaining the circumstances regarding the recent loss or theft. Answer the questions clearly and concisely as if speaking directly to a US State Dept. official.
https://www.itseasy.com/documents/USA/PDF/visa-applications/ds-64.pdf
This must be an original signature
http://www.world-visa.com/seo-pdf/Letter-of-Authorization-Adult-TTWV.pdf
Find a Passport Acceptance Facility near you and make an appointment if necessary. A Passport Acceptance Facility can be a post office, clerk of court, public library, or other government office designated by the U.S. Department of State to accept passport applications
Visit http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/
Make a copy of your documents prior to visiting the Passport
Acceptance Facility
Ask for a U.S. Passport Acceptance Agent who will have the applicant sign a passport application.
This is for verification of identity and determination of passport eligibility.
Provide your documents and $25 check to the Passport Acceptance Officer
Sign your completed DS-11 form in blue or black ink only in the presence of the Passport Acceptance Officer
Once your Passport Acceptance Officer has verified your documents and your identity, he or she will place them and your check for $45 made payable to the U.S. Department of State, in a sealed envelope which you will then submit to A Briggs
All the documents would be officially sealed in an envelope by an authorized Passport Acceptance Agent, which you need to ship to Travel the World Visas for hand carrying it to the U.S. Passport Agency. This envelope must have the certified seal of the Post Office or Courthouse in order for our company to submit the application to the Passport Agency.
NOTE: DO NOT LEAVE THE OFFICIAL SEALED ENVELOPE WITH THE CLERK AT THE POST OFFICE OR COURTHOUSE. DO NOT OPEN THE OFFICIAL SEALED ENVELOPE, ONLY PASSPORT PERSONNEL ARE AUTHORIZED TO OPEN THE SEALED ENVELOPE.
Do not include your photocopies in the sealed envelope
Attach the photocopies of all included materials by paperclip to the outside of your sealed envelope
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 specified on the application form.
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 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
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
Copy of Flight Itinerary
Copy of Airline Ticket
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 provide a copy (front & back) of one of the following:
A state-issued Driver's License issued more than 6 months ago
An alternative form of state or government-issued I.D such as a military picture identification
Previous U.S. passport (mutilated, altered, or damaged passports are not acceptable as proof of identity.)
Naturalization Certificate
NOTE: Your Social Security Card does NOT prove your identity. If none of these are available , you will need: a) Some signature documents (not acceptable alone as ID) – example: a combination of documents, such as your Social Security card, credit card, bank card, library card, etc. AND b) A person who can vouch for you. He/she must Have known you for at least 2 years, Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, Have valid ID, and Fill out a Form DS-71 in the presence of a passport agent.
NOTE: If the identification card presented to the authorized passport agent was issued less than 1 year from the date of the passport execution, please submit copies of additional form of ID. For the list of additional ID, please click here. (Travel the World Change Text)
http://www.world-visa.com/seo-pdf/Personal-Identification-List-Passport.pdf
NOTE: For minors under age 14 – Provide Parental Identification. Each parent or guardian must submit one of the following:
Valid Drivers License
Valid Official U.S. Military ID
Valid U.S. Government ID
Valid U.S. or Foreign
Passport with recognizable photo
Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate from BCIS with recognizable photo
Alien Resident Card from BCIS
You must provide a copy (front & back) of one of the following:
A state-issued Driver's
License issued more than 6 months ago
An alternative form of state or government-issued I.D such as a military picture identification
Previous U.S. passport (mutilated, altered, or damaged passports are not acceptable as proof of identity.)
Naturalization Certificate
NOTE: Your Social Security Card does NOT prove your identity. If none of these are available , you will need:
a) Some signature documents (not acceptable alone as ID) – example: a combination of documents, such as your Social Security card, credit card, bank card, library card, etc. AND b) A person who can vouch for you. He/she must Have known you for at least 2 years, Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, Have valid ID, and Fill out a Form DS-71 in the presence of a passport agent.
NOTE: If the identification card presented to the authorized passport agent was issued less than 1 year from the date of the passport execution, please submit copies of additional form of ID. For the list of additional ID, please click here. (Travel the World Change Text)
http://www.world-visa.com/seo-pdf/Personal-Identification-List-Passport.pdf
NOTE: For minors under age 14 – Provide Parental Identification. Each parent or guardian must submit one of the following:
Valid Drivers License
Valid Official U.S. Military ID
Valid U.S. Government ID
Valid U.S. or Foreign Passport with recognizable photo
Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate from BCIS with recognizable photo
Alien Resident Card from BCIS
You must provide evidence of United States citizenship as one of the following:
An original state-issued birth certificate, showing the full names of the applicant’s parent(s).
The short version may not be accepted.
The long form Birth Certificate has to be bigger 8.5” x 11” issued by state, county or city with raised seal (if born in USA)
An original Certificate of Naturalization issued by the BCIS
A previously issued, undamaged expired US passport
Certificate of Citizenship or FS-240, DS-1350 (if born outside the USA)
Proof of Child’s U.S. citizenship Mut provide ONE of the following
Previous U.S. Passport
Certified Birth Certificate issued by state, county or city with raised seal (if born in USA)
Certificate of Citizenship of FS-240, DS-1350 (if born outside the USA)
Certificate of Naturalization
You must provide Passport and Visa with photocopies of all documents submitted for the passport. Do not include these photocopies in the Sealed Envelope. Passport and Visas cannot submit your sealed envelope to the US Passport Office without photocopied proof that you have included all the required documents
You must provide PassportsandVisas with sealed envelope you obtained from an approved passport acceptance facility. The sealed envelope must contain your authenticated documents, forms, and proof of identity. You must also provide photocopies of all documents enclosed in the sealed envelope for PassportsandVisas to review prior to visiting the Post Office/Clerk of Courts.
Do not affix a shipping label to the sealed envelope. Insert the sealed envelope into a package suitable for shipping to PassportsandVisas
Paperclip the copies to the outside of the sealed envelope. PassportsandVisas cannot submit your sealed envelope to the US Passport Office without photocopy proof that you have provided all the required documents.
Applicant must submit Explanation Form explaining the circumstances regarding the recent loss or theft. Answer the questions clearly and concisely as if speaking directly to a US State Dept. official.
https://www.itseasy.com/documents/USA/PDF/visa-applications/ds-64.pdf
Find a Passport Acceptance Facility near you and make an appointment if necessary. A Passport Acceptance Facility can be a post office, clerk of court, public library, or other government office designated by the U.S. Department of State to accept passport applications
Visit http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/
Make a copy of your documents prior to visiting the Passport
Acceptance Facility
Ask for a U.S. Passport Acceptance Agent who will have the applicant sign a passport application.
This is for verification of identity and determination of passport eligibility.
Provide your documents and $25 check to the Passport Acceptance Officer
Sign your completed DS-11 form in blue or black ink only in the presence of the Passport Acceptance Officer
Once your Passport Acceptance Officer has verified your documents and your identity, he or she will place them and your check for $45 made payable to the U.S. Department of State, in a sealed envelope which you will then submit to A Briggs
All the documents would be officially sealed in an envelope by an authorized Passport Acceptance Agent, which you need to ship to Travel the World Visas for hand carrying it to the U.S. Passport Agency. This envelope must have the certified seal of the Post Office or Courthouse in order for our company to submit the application to the Passport Agency.
NOTE: DO NOT LEAVE THE OFFICIAL SEALED ENVELOPE WITH THE CLERK AT THE POST OFFICE OR COURTHOUSE. DO NOT OPEN THE OFFICIAL SEALED ENVELOPE, ONLY PASSPORT PERSONNEL ARE AUTHORIZED TO OPEN THE SEALED ENVELOPE.
Do not include your photocopies in the sealed envelope
Attach the photocopies of all included materials by paperclip to the outside of your sealed envelope
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 specified on the application form.
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 specified on the application form.