Step 1 Gather and Prepare U.S. Passport Application Documents

1. Fill out Form DS-11 (Application for a U.S. Passport).
Important rules:

• Complete the form online 
• Do NOT sign the form yet
• The form must be signed in front of the passport acceptance agent

If the child have never issued a social security number, please submit a signed statement under penalty of perjury to that effect. 
Click here to complete and create your application form (DS-11) online.

2. Gather Proof of U.S. Citizenship

• Provide one official document showing the child is a U.S. citizen:

  • Certified U.S. birth certificate

  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad

  • Certificate of Citizenship

  • Certificate of Naturalization
    Photocopies are not acceptable
    
    

3. Parent Identification

Each parent or legal guardian must present valid photo ID.
Accepted IDs include:

• Driver’s license

• State ID

• Passport

• Government employee ID

4. Passport Photo
Submit one passport photo of the child that meets official requirements:

• Color photo
• White background
• Taken within last 6 months
• No hats or filters
• Eyes open and facing forward

• Infant photos are allowed but must still meet size and background rules.

5. Proof of Departure

Please provide one of the following,

• A copy of your flight ticket, or

• A copy of your travel itinerary issued by your airline or travel agency.
  
  

6. Letter of Authorization

Complete and print out three copies of Authorization Letter. This letter will authorize our company to submit and obtain the new passport on your behalf.

7. Processing Time & Fees

A. Government Fees (Paid to the U.S. Department of State):

Prepare a check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of State” for the government passport fee.

• Passport Book: $182.05

• Passport Book + Passport Card: $212.05

Please note:

• Write the applicant’s full name and date of birth on the payment

• Personal checks must include a pre-printed address

• Do not make corrections or alterations on the check

• Starter or temporary checks are not accepted

You will also need a separate check or money order for $35 made payable to the acceptance facility where you submit the application (such as the Post Office or County Clerk/Courthouse).

B. Processing Time & Our Service Fee:
Choose your preferred processing speed below. Service fees vary based on turnaround time:

• 3-4 business days processing: $399
• 5-8 business days processing: $299
• 10-12 business days processing: $199

8. Place Order

Click here to complete the order form in full. You will be prompted to enter your personal details, order information, and payment information. Once everything is entered, click “Submit Order.” Your completed order form will be generated — please print it and sign where required.

Step 2 Get Your Application Authorized

All first-time applicants and anyone submitting a new passport application must have their paperwork officially reviewed and sealed by a local government representative known as a Passport Acceptance Agent (AA).
Bring all required documents listed above to a Passport Acceptance Facility and inform the agent that you are using an expediting service and will be hand-carrying the application.
At the facility:

• The Acceptance Agent will review your documents

• You must sign the DS-11 application in front of the agent

• The agent will witness your signature and validate the application

• The agent will place the required documents into an official sealed envelope

The sealed envelope will include:

• Completed DS-11 application form

• Two passport photos

• Proof of U.S. citizenship

• Two copies of the authorization letter

• Proof of travel or departure

• Check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of State”

Do not open this sealed envelope. Opening it will void the authorization and you will need to repeat the process. 
Important: Make sure the Acceptance Agent gives the sealed envelope back to you. If the agent is unsure about releasing it, ask them to review the section titled “Hand-Carrying of Executed Applications” in the Passport Agent Manual (listed under the acceptance procedures section).