NEW US PASSPORT

Documents Needed to Process:

New & First Time Us Passports

Because getting a new or “first time” U.S. passport has an additional step that requires a trained official to witness your signature, it can be a little more confusing than a standard passport renewal. The most important thing is to gather all of the documents first. Give our office a call and we can make sure you are fully prepared to prevent delays.

Provide proof of identity (one below)

• Valid state photo ID or driver’s license.
• Federally issued photo ID.

Provide proof of U.S. citizenship (one below)

• Certified copy of your birth certificate with the state’s seal.
• If you need a certified copy of your birth certificate, contact vital records in the state you were born or use Vitalchek.
• Previous U.S. passport
• Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization

Complete and print the passport application (DS-11)

Fill out this form online and choose “create form” to view the completed application to be printed. Ignore the fees at this time. Please print 2 copies, but do not sign them yet.

• 2 Passport Size Picture: 2 Inches by 2 Inches on a white background
• Authorization Form. Please print 3 and put an original signature on all 3 letters. This allows our company to act on the applicant’s behalf.

Please indicate your travel date on this form so we know what service you are requesting.

Copy of Travel Itinerary/Reservations

A confirmed itinerary, OR a copy of your airline ticket, OR a letter from your company printed on your stationery addressed to the Washington Passport Agency introducing the applicant, stating the date and country of travel, requesting issuance of a new passport prior to your travel date.

The U.S. Department of State: Government Fees

  Adults 18+ $190

 16- & 17-year-olds $190

 Children under 16 $160

 Postmaster / County Clerk: Witnessing Fee: $35

Our Service Fees:

 9-21 Business Days: $265.00

 7-14 Business Days: $290.00

 3-7 Business Days: $340.00

 Same Day: $495.00 With Appointment (Currently Suspended)

Important Information

Please Enclose $21.36 Additional Payment for Passport Agency to

Return the Passport to your Address Provide in the Application.

Before going be sure to have the following documents on this Checklist:

• Application form (DS-11) fully completed but left unsigned
• Proof of citizenship
• Proof of identity
• One recent passport photo
• 3 Signed and dated Letters of Authorization with the first two boxes checked Copy of Travel Itinerary/Reservations (for 24 hour and Next Day processing only)
• Payment in check or money order for the passport and payment for the post office. (Do not bring our service fee or return shipping fee to the post office.)

Make copies of your application

Bring all above original materials to a Passport Acceptance Facility and notify the agent you are using an expediting service to “hand carry” your application.

The acceptance agent will take about ten minutes to go through the following steps:

• To verify your identity, the agent will request your proof of identity.
• The agent will ask you to sign the DS-11, and then will witness your signature and seal ALL documents in an envelope for hand-carrying.
• To verify that you need an expedited passport, you must provide evidence of your departure date.

The agent will then seal the DS-11, photos, proof of citizenship, letter of authorization, proof of travel and the check in an envelope marked “To be opened by U.S. Passport Office Only” and return it to you.

Make sure the agent returns the sealed envelope to you. If the agent does not feel at ease about releasing the envelope, suggest that he/she refer to page 31 or 44 of their Passport Agent’s Manual, “Hand-carrying of Executed Applications.”

Do not open this sealed envelope or the application will be invalidated. The sealed envelope is good for only 5 Business days form the day and time sealed.

Please write the following on the outside of the sealed envelope:

1.   Applicant’s Name

2.   Date of Birth

3.   Departure Date

DO NOT SEAL FORM or payment for OUR services inside the sealed envelope, they should be paper clipped outside of your sealed envelope along with the rest of the copies made earlier.