Sample Requirements For New Passport
Below is a sample set of requirements for obtaining the New Passport Service. These requirements
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US New Passport Requirements
Prerequisites for New Passport
(if the below criteria are not met, please select a different passport service above)
- Applicant is a US citizen over 16 years old, AND;
- Applicant has never had a U.S. Passport issued before, OR;
- Applicant was under 16 years old when most recent passport was issued OR;
- Applicant has not had a U.S. Passport issued for over 15 years.
1.1 Process Overview
An Acceptance Agent is a government employee who will verify the identity of the applicant.
Acceptance Agents are available at most Post Offices and Court Houses.
Applicant must indicate that he/she is using a hand carry service to process their new passport application. Acceptance Agent will have the applicant sign the new passport application, seal documents in an envelope and return the sealed envelope to the applicant.
Sealed envelope with new passport application is delivered to ItsEasy.com for processing.
1.2 Proof of Citizenship
To replace a lost or stolen passport, applicant must bring an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, naturalization papers or old passport.
Birth certificates must show applicant and parent(s) full names - "short form" birth certificates may not be acceptable
1.3 Proof of Identification
Applicant must have a driver's license or state-issued identification issued more than six months ago to apply for a new passport. Official government or military picture identification is acceptable.
1.4 New Passport Application (DS-11) - Signed
Applicant must submit one completed passport application form (DS-11) by following the link below. The US State Dept website "wizard" will walk you through the application. Handwritten applications will not be accepted for expedited services.
After completing passport application online, print by pressing "Create Form" button. Print two (2) completed passport applications. One copy will be included in the sealed envelope by the Acceptance Agent and the second copy (which does not need to be signed) must be included with documents delivered to ItsEasy.com.
DO NOT SIGN the completed application until instructed to do so by Acceptance Agent.
Note: While completing the application, the wizard will prompt you to select fees, shipping and processing options. Select any options to complete form. No payments will be made and options selected will have no affect on the actual service delivered by ItsEasy.com. The guide is simply to assist the general public in calculating fees for traditional mail-in applications.
1.5 Passport Photos - Always Complimentary
Applicant must submit two identical, 2"x2", color, passport-style photographs.
ItsEasy.com is proud to exclusively offer COMPLIMENTARY passport photos through our 5-star smartphone app.
Search "ItsEasy" in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Ask for details!
Passport photos may also be obtained for $15-$25 plus time spent at many post offices and stores around town.
NOTE: Photos must be printed on photo paper. Letter or glossy paper will not be accepted.
1.6 Letter of Authorization - Signed
Applicant must submit an original, signed "Letter of Authorization" which allows ItsEasy.com to submit the application to the US State Dept.
Please use the Letter of Authorization form provided by ItsEasy.com.
The letter must contain the following elements: name of applicant, name of courier company, current date, and the original signature of the applicant or parent(s) or legal guardians of children under the age of 16.
1.7 Proof of Travel
Applicant must submit a computer-generated itinerary from a travel agency or online booking tool (such as an e-confirmation) showing departure from the U.S.
Print two copies. Provide one copy to the Acceptance Agent to be included in the sealed envelope and one copy must be included with documents delivered to ItsEasy.com.
If traveling on business and no itinerary is available, a letter on company letterhead indicating dates and purpose of travel MAY suffice. If applicant does not possess proper itinerary, please contact us for options.
1.8 Government Fees
The US State Dept charges $190 for expedited passports and $35 for verification of new passport applications by the Acceptance Agent.
Both fees must be paid to the Acceptance Agent onsite. The new passport fee of $190 may be paid by check, cash, money order. If paying by check, starter checks are not acceptable. Indicate the applicants name and DOB in the memo line. The Acceptance Agent fee of $35 may be paid by any payment method.
1.9 Review Your Documents
Applicant will place the sealed envelope from the Acceptance agent and additional documents listed below in a shipping envelope (if the sealed envelope is too large for the shipping envelope, fold it neatly in half)
1) Envelope sealed by Acceptance Agent containing items above.
Note: Most standard processing passport applications are submitted through the post office. The post office encourages applicants to pay for confirmed shipping which adds between $15 and $25. Since you are using an expediting service, DO NOT PAY THE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE FEES. This will cause delay and possible rejection of your expedited passport application.
2) On the outside of the sealed envelope, applicant must write the following:
Last Name, First Name
Date of Birth
Departure Date
Contact Phone Number
* If there is more than one application in the envelope (for multiple applicants), write out each applicants name and date of birth.
3) Copy of travel itinerary
4) Completed (signed) copy of Letter of Authorization (marked "EXTRA COPY")
5) Completed (unsigned) copy of passport application
1.10 Select Passport Service
