NEED A PASSPORT IMMEDIATELY?
New or first time U.S. Passport Process can be done expeditious by PASSPORT AND VISA EXPRESS
How it works in three simple steps?
STEP 1
Fill out your ONLINE forms and gather the required documents mentioned below
STEP 2
Submit required documents in person or by mail
STEP 3
Receive your Passport.New Passport Requirements
Who can use these instructions?
Passport applicant is between 16 and 18 years old (does not matter if applicant had a passport before or not).
What documents do you need to proceed?
1. Proof of Citizenship which may be, any one of:
- Official Birth Certificate or
- Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate
- Any old passport in good shape (no matter how old)
- Any other document
2. One Parent’s Proof of ID which may be, any one of:
- Valid current official Drivers License
- Valid Military Card
- Other official government issued ID
3. Proof of Relationship like
- Birth certificate
- Court Order
4. Proof of immediate Travel Date:
- Copy of Airline/Cruise ticket or official itinerary
- Letter from Travel Agent/Department
- Other proof
5. Application for Passport DS-11
6. PAVE Authorization Letter (2 copies)
7. Two Passport Photos
8. Fees
How to proceed:
1. Gather all the documents listed under WHAT
2. Visit a PAAL (Passport Application Acceptance Location) Most Post Office (not all) are designated PAAL. So are many other government offices..Find PAAL near you at http://iafdb.travel.state.gov One Parent (listed on the relationship document) and child are required to personally appear at PAAL
3. Passport Clerk will prepare a SEALED Envelope and give it to you
4. Get this sealed envelope to us
5. Complete PAVE order form and ONLINE INSTRUCTION FORM below