New Passports

        NEW ISSUE U.S. Passports

Please gather the following items:

1--> Passport Application:   P lease click here to fill out Form DS-11 online.
Fill in the form completely, make a print out of the form but DO NOT SIGN the form.

2--> Two recent passport photos: 2”x 2”, frontal view, white background.

3--> Proof of U.S. Citizenship, such as:
I. Any previous passport in your name even if it is expired; or
II. Original or certified copy of birth certificate issued by city, county or state where
  you were born. It must have file number, date filed or registered (should be
  close to birth date), signature of issuing office & embossed or multicolored seal; or
III. Your original Naturalization Certificate.

4--> Passport Application Fees
$135.00 + $25.00 (Checks or Money Orders only)

5--> 2 Copies of RELEASE LETTER : You will need to print 2 copies of this completed
document on plain paper and sign both copies. Please call 1-877-727-7767 so that we
may help you complete this form correctly.
(Please note: These must be signed by the same person who will sign DS-11 at the
       Passport Application Acceptance Location. Enclose one copy “Inside the SEALED
       ENVELOPE” as explained below under PROCEDURE; and the other copy
       “Outside the SEALED ENVELOPE”.)

6--> 2 Copies of proof of applicant’s departure date from USA, such as:
I. Copy of Applicant’s actual airline or cruise ticket; or
II. Travel itinerary from travel agent or airline. FAX of the itinerary is generally acceptable; or
III. A letter on company letterhead giving applicant’s name, date of departure, and the
country you are going to. Address this letter “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN”.
      (Enclose one copy “Inside the SEALED ENVELOPE” as explained below under
        PROCEDURE; and the other copy “Outside the SEALED ENVELOPE”.)

7--> Proof of Identity that has your picture and was NOT issued recently, such
as: State or Federal ID card, drivers license, military ID, foreign passport, etc.

      Please contact us if you need help with any of these items!

PROCEDURE

1--> Go to a Passport Application Acceptance Location (PAAL) office with all of the
above specified items. Click here to find the nearest PAAL Office

2--> Request the PAAL Officer to do the local Processing and Verification of your
application and advise the PAAL Officer that PASSPORT AND VISA EXPRESS will
hand carry your application documents to the US State Department Passport Agency.

3--> Request that all the appropriate items be placed in a SEALED ENVELOPE, and this
envelope be given to you.
NOTE: PAAL officer will give you the SEALED ENVELOPE. If there is any reluctance,
        the PAAL officer should consult the “Hand-Carrying of Executed Applications”
        section in the official “Passport Agent’s Manual” or call us for assistance.

4--> Write the applicant’s name, date of birth, and departure date on the SEALED
ENVELOPE and STAPLE one copy of the Release Letter and one copy of the
Proof of Departure Date on the outside of the SEALED ENVELOPE.

5--> Call 1-877-727-7767 to get the appropriate shipping address for your SEALED
ENVELOPE. (We will advise you of the appropriate location when you call.)
                            Click here for a list of all shipping addresses

6--> Send your SEALED ENVELOPE along with a personal or business check or Money
Order for Our Service Charge s via FED EX.
(Please only use FED EX, and if that is not convenient, then call us for alternate instructions.)

7--> Complete the Work Order on-line form. Completion of this form is very important to
avoid delays in processing. Be sure to hit the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page
when you have filled in the form completely.