Gather The Documents Below to Take to a Passport Acceptance Agent
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You Should Apply for a New or First Time U.S. Passport Card if:
You never had a passport and are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time; or
Your expired US passport is not in your possession; or
Your previous US passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago; or
Your previous US passport was issued when you were under 16 years old; AND
You are traveling to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean via land or sea
*Please Note* PASSPORT CARDS ARE ONLY VALID FOR LAND OR SEA TRAVEL BETWEEN THE U.S., CANADA, MEXICO AND MOST CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES. YOU CANNOT FLY ANYWHERE WITH PASSPORT CARD
To Begin:
Gather the 7 items below. Once you have collected all of these items, you will need to take them to a post office or county clerk to get the application authorized and sealed by a "passport acceptance agent." To find an acceptance agent near you, you can search by zip code by visiting http://iafdb.travel.state.gov .
The agent will administer an oath, authorize your DS-11, and put the below items in an envelope. If the agent does not want to put ALL of the below items into the envelope (such as the copy of ID), that is OK, but it is important that you send them to us anyway.The agent will then put their official seal on the envelope.You must have your driver’s license or State ID with you. If you are getting more than 1 application sealed, it is important that each application is in its own sealed envelope.Multiple applications in 1 sealed envelope may be denied.
1. DS-11 Passport Application This application must be properly filled out online according to the U.S. Dept. of State instructions.It is essential to click "Create Form." Doing so will create two bar codes, one at the top left and one on the right side.To fill out this form go to the following link: DS-11 New Passport Application
Must be signed in front of a passport acceptance agent
Must be signed in black or blue ink
Must be free of crossed out items and white-out
Must be filled out completely with your social security number
2. Proof of Citizenship You must provide an original state issued or official copy of your US Birth Certificate, your Certificate of Naturalization, or an expired passport that is in good condition. This original must be included in the sealed envelope. This document will be returned to you with your passport.
Photocopies are not accepted
Birth Records are not accepted (these often are small with hand and footprints)
US citizens born abroad will need to include a birth abroad certificate
3. Two Identical Passport Photos(Kinko’s, Walgreens, CVS have services)
Must have been taken within the last 6 months and represent your current appearance
Must be 2"x2" with a white background, and in color
Homemade Digital Photographs will not be accepted
Ears need to be visible and headbands are not permitted
No dark glasses
Must be facing forward
4. Proof of Identification Copy of current valid driver's license, government ID, state ID, or Military ID
Photocopies are accepted- must be able to see photo and ID number
For applicants age 16-18: have a parent or guardian present photo identification to the acceptance agent if the minor does not have identification of his or her own. Please include a copy of this ID either inside or attached to the sealed envelope
If the applicant does not have ID please contact us for further direction
5. Payment to Government Make one personal check of money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" for $80
Temporary or starter checks are not accepted
Write the applicant’s name and date of birth in the memo section of the check
Please note that if the agent prompts you to write a check for an amount other than $80, the check will not be accepted, and your application will be delayed until a replacement check is provided
6. (2) Original Swift Passport Services Letter of Authorization This letter will authorize Swift Passport Services to submit and obtain your new passport and act as an agent on your behalf. 2 copies with original signatures are needed – One goes inside the sealed envelope, and one should be attached to the outside Click Here To Download Swift Passport Services Letter of Authorization
7. Proof of Departure One of the following must be submitted on the outside of the sealed envelope
A photo-copy of your airline ticket, a copy of your itinerary from your travel agent or airline
If you do not have a ticket or itinerary, a letter explaining business travel can be submitted. Follow the sample "company letter of expedite" format. If you are using a company letter of expedite, please indicate this when placing your order
A letter explaining that you will be driving to Canada and/or Mexico. Include intended departure date, intended return date, and destination
To Finish!
Please call Swift Passport 877-917-9438 to determine which Swift Passport location to FedEx or UPS your application to:
Swift Passport IL 1 South Dearborn Suite 2100 Chicago, IL 60603
Swift Passport TX 1200 Smith Street, Suite 1600-1607 Houston, TX 77002
If you are using a 1 or 2 day service we will need your application by 8:30am in Chicago If you are using any other service, we will need your application by 10:30 to submit it that same day
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