Travel Society
U.S. Passport Renewal
Apply for U.S. Passport Renewal if:
- you already have U.S. passport that is not damaged;
- and your passport was issued within the last 15 years;
- and you were over 16 at the time it was issued;
- and you have not changed your legal name;
- or you changed your legal name and you can prove it.
- 8-14 business days
- $4495
plus government fees.
- 5-7 business days
- $9995
plus government fees.
- 3-4 business days
- $14995
plus government fees.
- 1-2 business days
- $19995
plus government fees.
1 Gathering the necessary documents to renew your passport
- a
- U.S. Passport Renewal Order Form
- Complete our order form indicating turnaround time for U.S. passport renewal.
- b
- U.S. passport renewal application: DS-82 online
- Complete U.S. passport renewal application online . Click on "Continue" under "Apply for a Passport Book" column, complete all required fields and print out the application. Be sure to sign and date your application. The DS-82 form must be completed online, applications without a barcode will be delayed.
- c
- Letter of Authorization
- Download, print out, sign and date this letter of authorization.
- d
- Two (2) passport photos
- Photos must be recent, identical, 2x2 inches, not from a vending machine. More on passport photo requirements.
- e
- Old (most recent) undamaged passport
- Make sure that your old passport:
- Was issued within the last 15 years.
- You were at least 16 years of age at the time.
- You have not legally changed your name since the issue date.
If you cannot comply with at least one of the above or your old passport is damaged you have to apply for a new passport.
NOTE: Your previous passport will be returned to you with your new passport.
- f
- Travel itinerary
- - Copy of a plane ticket to a foreign country, or
- Copy of a travel itinerary with the applicant's name showing dates and flight info, or if neither is available and traveling for business
- A letter from the employer.
For 24 hour passport service only travel dates must be within 14 days.
- g
- Government Fees
- Certified Check or Money Order payable to " US Department of State " for $170
Passport fees have increased and go into effect on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
2 Shipping the documents to VisaHQ.com
For faster service and accurate tracking we recommend using FedEx. Please make sure that the following documents are included:
1. Signed and dated Application Form for passport renewal (DS-82)
2. Expired Passport
3. Two (2) Passport Photos
4. Signed Letter of Authorization
5. Travel itinerary (24 hour passport renewal service only)
6. Certified Check or Money Order for $135 payable to the U.S. Department of State
1. Signed and dated Application Form for passport renewal (DS-82)
2. Expired Passport
3. Two (2) Passport Photos
4. Signed Letter of Authorization
5. Travel itinerary (24 hour passport renewal service only)
6. Certified Check or Money Order for $135 payable to the U.S. Department of State
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