Expediting your passport generally costs about $60, plus an additional $15. 95 if you want it shipped overnight to you. If you need to renew your passport, it is generally recommended to do so 6 months before the expiration date on your old passport.
A passport book is required for all international air travel. You can use it for travel by land, sea, or air. It is valid for all international destinations. A passport card lets you travel by land or sea to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda only. You cannot use it to fly internationally.
Your last passport was issued more than 15 years ago. Your name has changed and you have no documents to prove it. Your last passport was damaged or lost.
An old, undamaged U. S. passport (this is the only option acceptable for renewing a passport by mail) A U. S. birth certificate Certificate of Naturalization Certificate of Citizenship Consular Report of Birth Abroad
This is only necessary if you are applying in person. If you don’t have a copier, you can visit a local office supply store or a printing shop. Acceptable forms of photo ID include an old passport, a driver’s license, a military ID, a certificate of naturalization or citizenship, or a government employee ID.
You must face the camera directly with a neutral expression (no smiling). You must have a plain white or off-white background. In the photo, your head must be 1–1. 325 in (2. 54–3. 37 cm) from the bottom to the top. You may not wear glasses, hats, or head coverings, unless you have a signed written statement saying that they are necessary for medical or religious reasons. You cannot have headphones or other devices in the photo.
To make an appointment, click on the facility you would like to visit. The webpage will tell you how to contact that office and make an appointment. Some passport acceptance facilities will not require an appointment, but most will.
Do not sign the form yet. When you bring the form to the appointment, the official will tell you when you can sign. Furthermore, you should not attach the photo yourself to the application. They will do it for you. On this form, you will need to check whether you want a passport book, card, or both. You can find the form here: https://eforms. state. gov/Forms/ds11. pdf
Proof of citizenship A photocopy of your proof of citizenship A photo ID A photocopy of your photo ID A passport photo Completed form DS-11
If you don’t have an appointment, you may need to wait. Go to the facility early in the day.
Adult passport book: $110 Adult passport card: $30 Adult passport book and card: $140 Child passport book: $40 Child passport card: $15 Child passport book and card: $95
Make sure to check the box on this form stating whether you want a passport book, card, or both. You will need to provide your name, address, Social Security Number, and other identifying information. If you’re renewing an expired passport, you can still use form DS-82 as long as it hasn’t been more than 15 years since your passport expired. You can find the form here: https://eforms. state. gov/Forms/ds82. pdf
You do not need proof of citizenship or a copy of your ID with your renewal. Your old passport will count as both for you. If your old passport is badly damaged or lost, you must apply in person.
Passport book: $110 Passport card: $30 Passport book and card: $140
If you live in California, New York, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, or Texas, mail your application to this address: National Passport Processing Center Post Office Box 640155 Irving, TX 75064-0155. If you live in any other state or Canada, mail your application to this address: National Passport Processing Center Post Office Box 90155 Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155.
Call 1-877-487-2778 on Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm eastern time. This line is closed on federal holidays. For teletype (TTY/TTD), call 1-888-874-7793 on Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm eastern time. This line is closed on federal holidays. Outside of business hours and on federal holidays, call 1-202-647-4000.
If you are expediting in person at a passport acceptance facility, you must bring form DS-11, regardless of whether you are renewing or not. If you are expediting by mail to renew your passport, still use form DS-82. Add the expedite fee to your passport fee. Write “EXPEDITE” in large, clear letters on the outside of the envelope. The expedite fee is $60 USD. You may also choose to include an extra $15. 95 to have the passport shipped overnight to you.
You may need to provide your old passport, your social security number, your current visa, or other identity documents.
If a parent or guardian cannot attend, they can fill out and sign Form 3053 and get it notarized. Send this form with the other parent or guardian to the appointment. The form can be found here: https://eforms. state. gov/Forms/ds3053. pdf. If there is only 1 parent or guardian, a court order, adoption decree listing only 1 parent, birth certificate with only 1 parent, or custody agreement must be provided. If consent cannot be received from the other parent because of special circumstances, fill out Form 5525 here: https://eforms. state. gov/Forms/ds5525. pdf.
Certification from a doctor that you are currently undergoing or have previous undergone medical treatment for transitioning. A photo ID that resembles your current appearance. Court documentation of a name change (if you changed your name).
