Checklist

1.  APPLICATION

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   Choose the appropriate form. Print one-sided and sign with a black/blue pen

   If your Passport was issued LESS than a year ago– Complete the online application DS-5504 
   If your passport was issued MORE than a year ago– Complete the online application DS-82 

When completing the online form from “travel.state.gov,” 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”

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2. ORDER FORM

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   • Form for Visa Network contact, shipping, and billing purposes
3. TWO PASSPORT PHOTOS

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   • 2x2″ in length, no glasses, taken within 6 months 
4. LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION FORM

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   • It’s really important that only the actual applicant fill out this form using the same black or blue pen. Check mark the top 2 boxes, and write “Visa Network” next to Courier Company Name.
5. PASSPORT

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   • Be sure it isn’t damaged and hasn’t been expired for longer than 5 years.
6. ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED COPY OF LEGAL DOCUMENT

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   Verifying your new name

   • Marriage certificate
   • Divorce decree
   • Court order
7. FLIGHT ITINERARY OR BUSINESS/PERSONAL LETTER

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   • If you require a rush process faster than 2 weeks

The next step is understanding fees. Click on the Cost tab above to start

Fees

PASSPORT AGENCY FEE

Enclose a fee in the form of a personal check or money order. Make checks payable to “U.S. Department of State.” The applicant’s full name and date of birth must be printed on the front of the check. There is a fee of $15 if the applicant doesn’t provide a check and Visa Network provides one instead.

Check the “Apply” tab to see which form you need. Below is the cost for both forms

VISA NETWORK FEE 

Fee does not include shipping ($35 to office or $41 to home), 3.3% bank fee or extra handling charges that might incur during the process. We don’t have hidden fees and we won’t charge extra without letting you know. Please include a credit card on the Visa Network Order Form. Alternatively, you may pay with cash, check or money order.

CALL (415) 693-0330 for 24HR or SAME-DAY SERVICES. Appointments are necessary.

You’re on your way to getting a new passport!

The next step for you is to mail your documents. Click on the Mail tab above for instructions

Mail documents to or visit our address

Call us if you’d like a courier to pick up from you 

Notice

The Passport Agency requires your applications be created online, and printed one-sided. There should be 2 bar-codes. One located on the top left-hand corner and another on the bottom right-hand corner. The 2-D bar-codes need to show on white paper, sharp and clear.

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.”

Forms must be 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, wrinkle free and clean. They also can’t be printed on thermal paper, dye-sublimation paper, glossy paper, or dot matrix paper.