CHECKLIST

There are documents required to complete the process. These documents must be delivered to Visa Network.

1.  DS-82 ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

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   • Complete Online and create PDF. The downloaded PDF pages must be printed one-sided. Just a reminder, the app cannot be handwritten, except for the signature
   • 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.  TWO PASSPORT PHOTOS

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   • 2×2″ in size, white background; taken in the past three months; no glasses
3.  PASSPORT

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   • Current and not been expired for longer than 5 years and isn’t damaged
4.  ORDER FORM

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   • Form for Visa Network contact, shipping, and billing purposes
5.  CHECK

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   • Personal Check or Money Order made payable to “U.S. Dept of State” for either:
     • 187.56 (Passport Book Only)
     • 217.56 (Passport Book + Card)
   • Add on the memo your name and DOB

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

For 4-6 Week Processing only. Faster service requires an emergency life or death situation.

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 the “Courier Company Name” – be sure to write “Visa Network.”

Eligibility

Passport Renewals are open to current U.S. citizens with passports expired no longer than 5 years.

Applicants over 17 years of age at the time their passport was issued and have since not changed their name. Or if they have changed their name and can provide legal documents for that name change. For anyone applying under 18 years of age, please go to our Passport for minors page.