International Information
First Time Passport
US Passport Fees Will Increase on July 13 (Click Here)
INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR RUSH FIRST TIME PASSPORT
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:
Proof of U.S Citizenship:
o Original or state certified U.S. birth certificate; or
o Original Certificate of Birth Abroad for a U.S. Citizen; or
o Original Naturalization Certificate; or
o Original old U.S. Passport
o (Photocopies or hospital certificates are not accepted).
Proof of Photo I.D:
o A valid driver's license which is at least 12 months old
o If your license is less than 12 months old a photocopy of your license indicating renewal or driving record might be required.
o If your license was revoked or suspended, a copy of your letter of suspension / revocation from the motor vehicle department and state ID will be required.
Photographs:
o Two recent original passport size quality photos
o Must be 2"" x 2"" color only
o No black & white photos
Proof of Departure:
o Copy of airline tickets or travel agent itinerary
o Very Important! Without proof of travel you will not be considered an expedite case
o The State Department expedites passports based on travel date or need for travel visas.
Government fees:
o Adults $170.00 and $25.00
o Children $140.00 and $25.00
Please note checks:
$170 and $140 are payable to ""DEPARTMENT OF STATE""
$25 is payable ""US Postmaster or Clerk of Court""
Letter of Authorization:
o You must complete and include two original letters of authorization
o Click here to print a letter of Authorization
o One copy of this letter, with original signature in BLUE INK, should be placed inside your sealed envelope by the passport clerk and the other should be paper-clipped outside of your sealed envelope
Completed application form DS-11:
o Complete the new Online Version of the DS-11 form, but do not sign your application.(Complete the form online then click CREATE FORM button) You MUST print and submit TWO copies of your completed application DS-11.
o NOTE:
o New Passport Agency Requirement, you Must submit a photocopy of your complete application DS-11 for inclusion in the FedEx Envelope, paper-clipped to the outside of the sealed envelope
o Present your documents and your form to the PASSPORT ACCEPTOR for the ""signing and witnessing"". Your documents will be placed in an envelope and ""sealed"". Request the ""sealed"" envelope containing your documents and send it to us. Do not open your envelope.
o Please note: Both parents must appear before the passport acceptor for the ""signing and witnessing"" when applying for children, age 16 years and under.
o SEND YOUR SEALED ENVELOPE, COPY OF DS11 FORM, ORIGINAL ""LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION"" (BLUE INK!) & PROOF OF TRAVEL
WPVS SERVICE FEE: (Money orders or company checks made payable to WPVS)
(Credit Card click here) Personal checks are not accepted
____ 10-15 business day processing - $100.00
____ 7-8 business day processing - $150.00
____ 3-4 business day processing - $200.00
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____ Mon-Fri. Return fee - $ 23.00
____ Saturday Return fee - $ 45.00
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
WASHINGTON PASSPORT & VISA SVC2318 18TH ST NW STE 200
WASHINGTON DC 20009
Revised 07/12/2010
