You will be requesting a new passport card if?

You never had a passport card and are applying for a U.S. passport card for the first time.

 

*** Note: The new wallet-size U.S. Passport Card is a travel document that can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry. Note that it cannot be used for international air travel. ***

 

The U.S. Passport Card has the same period of validity as the U.S. Passport Book: 10 years for an adult and 5 years for minors under age 16.

Complete and gather the following items listed below

1. Fill out Application for New Passport Card (DS-11)

Click here to fill out DS-11 Form online
Make sure you DO NOT the DS-11 form until you are instructed to do so, refer to item # 8

2. Proof of Citizenship

You will need to have in your possession one of the following documents:
An original State Issued or certified copy of U.S. Birth Certificate
Original Naturalization Certificate

If you need help obtaining a certified birth certificate please contact our office.

Please note: Notarized copies are not acceptable, provide original documents only.

3. Passport Photographs

Two (2) identical recent passport size (2 in X 2 in) photos
** Photographs must be in color on a white background. Ensure you are not wearing any head covering. (If head covering is worn, you must submit in writing the reason why you are wearing a covering i.e. religious reasons. Document must contain your original signature.) **

4. Proof of Identification

You must have in your possession:
A valid state issued driver’s license, identification card or military I.D bearing a photo.
Identification must be at least 6 months old. If the Identification presented is not six months old you will need to provide supplemental forms of your identity acceptable by the U.S. Dept of State.

5. Proof of Departure

You must provide one of the following items:
A hand written signed statement which has the name of the traveler, mode of travel, date of entry and date of exit from country to be traveled to.
A copy of your travel itinerary from a travel agent or online agency (such as Orbitz or Expedia) (2 copies)
** If this is a business trip and you cannot provide a confirmed itinerary, you will need to submit a letter on company letter head explaining the purpose of your trip and expected dates of travel. **

6. Release Letter/Letter of Authorization

Fill out and sign two (2) copies of the Release letter/Letter of authorization giving A1 Passport & Visa, LLC permission to process the passport on your behalf.

Click Here to download letter of Authorization

You will need to have two (2) checks or money orders
One check or money order is payable to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE in the amount of $90.00 for adults and $75.00 for children under the age of 16.
(This is the government expedite processing fee)

Make the second check or money order in the amount of $25.00 payable to the Post Master or County Clerk, refer to step # 8. (Cash also accepted)

Note:
1. Temporary checks are not acceptable
2. Your name and address must be printed on top of the check, not handwritten (Company checks are acceptable)
3. The applicant's name and date of birth must appear in the memo section of the check.

Passport Acceptance Agency

8. Local Acceptance Agencies

The U.S Department of State requires that all applicants applying for a new passport have their applications verified and witnessed by an authorized agent at a local post office or county clerk. This agent will instruct you to sign the DS-11 application after administering you the oath.

Click Here to locate the nearest acceptance agency.

You must have the following documents in your possession when going to the Acceptance Agency:
  •   DS-11 form filled out, but not signed
  •   Proof of Citizenship
  •   Two passport photographs
  •   Valid Drivers License or supplemental identification
  •   Proof of Departure
  •   Letter of Release/Authorization
  •   Check or money order in the amount of $90.00 or $75.00 made out to “U.S. Department of State”
  •   Check, Cash or Money Order in the amount of $25.00 for the Acceptance agency

      After paperwork is verified you will be asked to sign the application.
      The documents will then be sealed in an envelope and returned to you. This sealed envelope will need to be delivered to our office to begin the processing of your passport.

Now You have the Sealed Envelope

9. Fill out the Information Sheet, Pay Fees On-line and Hand Deliver or Mail your documents to our office.

Click here to download the Information Sheet, fill it out and send it along with your sealed envelope. ** If this is a new passport application, ensure that one copy of the Release/Authorization Letter is on the outside of the sealed envelope. **

PAY ONLINE

Choose the “PAY ONLINE” tab and select your service from the menu of products, add them to the cart and “check out”. You will then be directed to create an account. Your passport will be returned to you at the address listed and based on the method of shipping chosen at the checkout menu.

PAY BY CHECK

Checks should be made payable to: A1 Passport & Visa, LLC

In the memo section of the check the applicants name and date of birth should appear.

Shipping charges should be added to your payment based on when you would like to receive your passport, please find the FedEx rates below:

RETURN SHIPPING:

Include return shipping if you choose not to pay on-line.

Choose one of the following:

$65.00	FedEx First Overnight (receive by 8:00 am)
$46.00	FedEx Saturday (receive by 12:00 pm)
$30.00	FedEx Priority (receive by 10:30 am)
$17.00	FedEx 2nd Day (receive by 4:30 pm)
$95.00	UPS Saturday (receive by 9:00 am)

You're done! Sit Back, Relax and Prepare for your trip!

Passport Processing

Same Day Service	$249.00
24 Hour Service	$169.00
2-3 Day service	$139.00
4-7 Day Service	$109.00
8-10 Service	$ 79.00
11-15 Service	$ 49.00
** Plus State Departments fees and overnight delivery charges **

Visa Processing

Same Day Service	$119.00
Rush (1-3 Day Service)	$ 99.00
Regular (4+ Day Service)	$ 69.00
Brazil Visa Processing	$ 49.00
** Plus applicable Consulate fees and overnight delivery charges **

For other services and fees click here

Testimonials

Seismic Issac
I highly recommend this company to everyone. I was informed of a business trip to Mexico I only had two days to get my passport so I called Omar in Houston and he informed me I do a 24 hr passport service the sealed pkg was to be there at 8:00 am but UPS was late so the passport agency could not do the same day passport. The day I was leaving from Oklahoma city Omar hand delivered my passport to southwest airlines in Houston to have it delivered in Okc before I left. Cause of Omar I made it to Mexico and kept my job.

Lejla C.
needed to obtain a passport within two weeks for my destination wedding. As a wedding present, Omar had my passport back in only four days! Fast turnaround is certainly very pleasing, but for me the true satisfaction lay in A1’s commitment to customer service. I truly feel like I was being given personal attention throughout the process. When I was unable to pick up my passport due to unforeseen circumstances, Omar has made several follow-up calls to ensure that we schedule a meeting. He also has this board on the wall where he keeps track of his customer’s scheduled delivery dates, and on it, there are no job numbers or order numbers. Every customer is an actual person with a name. This has put me, a manager to a service oriented company, to shame. Very friendly atmosphere, professional attention to my needs, fast,dependable service, and the witty and knowledgeable staff have made my experience a very pleasant one. I walked in expecting a fast turnaround at an affordable price, but I have gotten so much more out of my experience with A1 Passport & Visa. Pleasure to do business with. Lejla C

flying high
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Travel-R
Help in time of need, that is all i can say about A-1. Omar met wit me and gave me all my options and helped me find the most efficient plan for my situation. I had my passport in 24 hrs and all my travel problems were solved. i dont know what i would have done without them. I would direct anyone with passport or visa needs to Omar.

Nabs
A1 Passport & Visa saved me from a terrible nightmare. My passport had expired and I needed it within the next four days for my vacation to Mexico. I was in great need for something that would guarantee me my passport fast and efficiently. I contacted this company with my urgent need and they gave me immediate service. They were extremely friendly and very informative. Omar, the man that helped me, gave me a call to inform me that day he received my passport and shipped it out that day to me and I received it the next day, as was guaranteed. I just got back from trip today and I couldn't have made it without them. I would highly recommend this service. Thank You A1 Passport!

a1passportandvisa
Great service! Will get the Job done. Delievered. Made my trip as promise...

AWESOME
I WENT TO A1 PASSPORT & VISA AND RECEIVED OMG AWESOME SERVICE. OMAR WAS SO NICE AND GOT MY PASSPORT RENEWAL DONE 3 BUSINESS AND I PAID HIM FOR 8 BUSINESS DAYS. I AM SO HAPPY I DID A YAHOO SEARCH AND FOUND HIS COMPANY. AWESOME PERSON,COMPANY AND I AM 110% PLEASE WITH THE SERVICE.

amietrini
Omar at A1 Passport and Visa is great!! My husband and I needed passports for our three children. We couldn't wait the normal processing time, so we went to Omar. We paid for 12 day service, and we got their passports within two days!! We were shocked, and very satisfied with the service. Thanks to the Heavenly father for sending us to Omar.

xan_nguyenx
I highly recommend for you to go here if you need your passport done in a short amount of time.They were very helpful in every way possible.The service is great!..I was able to receive my passport in about a week rather than months from other locations.This is the place to go!

Whitney M
Omar said that he would get my passport to me in a week and a half and he did! If you need a passport fast A1 Passport and Visa is the way to go!