STEP 1

Gather the Checklist

1.  ONLINE DS-11 APPLICATION

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   • Complete Online and create PDF
   • The PDF will be downloaded. Print two copies and don’t sign anything yet
   • You’ll be asked questions about processing and shipping methods. Any answer you choose is completely separate from our service and no payment will be asked. To finish the form- click on “Create Form”
2.  LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION FORM

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   • The agency requires the LOA to have the top 2 boxes check marked and the LOA to  be filled out completely by hand. Call Visa Network (415) 693-0330 if you have questions
3.  PROOF OF US CITIZENSHIP

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   • Certified Birth Certificate, issued by state, County Health Department, or Vital Statistics Bureau. Please note: a hospital certificate is not acceptable
   • Naturalization Certificate
   • Old, expired U.S. Passport
4.  TWO PASSPORT PHOTOS

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   • 2×2″ in size, taken in the past three months, no glasses, with white white background
5.  PHOTO ID (IF APPLICABLE)

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   • Driver’s License or State I.D.
6.  BLANK CHECK / MONEY ORDER

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   • Service fees $190 and 35 for clerk fee (varies). Some facilities do accept credit card.
7.  FLIGHT ITINERARY

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   • Required for expedite
   • Must show travel within 2 weeks when going to Acceptance Facility
8.  ORDER FORM

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   • Form for Visa Network contact, shipping, and billing purposes

STEP 2

Start Pre Check Service

EMAIL SCANS TO PASSPORT@VISANETWORK.COM

We will review all docs prior to you sending to Visa Network

STEP 3

Go to an Acceptance Facility

Once you’ve gathered all your documents, visit a PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITY. Most require appointments, but some allow for walk-ins. Call (415) 693-0330 if you are having trouble locating one. Notify the clerk you are using an expedited service (Visa Network). All contents will be placed into a sealed envelope. If the clerk does not feel at ease about releasing the sealed 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 invalid.

STEP 4

Send To Visa Network

Notice

The 2-D bar-code pages must be clear and sharp in black print on white paper. The paper must be 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, with no perforations, one-sided. Applications printed on thermal paper, dye-sublimation paper, any glossy paper, or on a dot matrix printer will not be accepted.

The Letter of Authorization must be handwritten by the applicant only. The pen used must be in black or blue ink and not interchanged. All fields must be completed including Courier Company Name- be sure to write “Visa Network.”

Eligibility

Applicants must be 18 and older at the time they are applying for a 1st time passport. If you are 17 or younger, go to our requirements page for minors.