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 sign 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
  •   DS-3053 fully executed and notarized for minor children if one parent does not appear
  •   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.
 
** Please Note: If all of the following documents are not enclosed in the sealed package, you will experience delays in the processing of your passport: **
DS-11 form fully executed · Proof of Citizenship · Two passport photographs · Valid Drivers License · Proof of Departure · Letter of Release/Authorization · Check or money order made out to “U.S. Department of State” in the amount of $90.00 for an Adult or $75.00 for a Minor

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	$149.00
4-7 Day Service	$119.00
8-10 Service	$  79.00
11-15 Service	$  59.00
** Plus State Departments fees and overnight delivery charges **

Visa Processing

Same Day Service	$129.00
Rush (1-3 Day Service)	$109.00
Regular (4+ Day Service)	$  69.00
Brazil Rush (3 days)	$  99.00
Brazil Regular	$  69.00
** Plus applicable Consulate fees and overnight delivery charges **

For other services and fees click here

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Jeff S
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