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REQUIREMENTS TO EXPEDITE U.S. PASSPORT
PASSPORT RENEWAL
You
should apply for a passport renewal if you answer Yes to all
the following questions:
I
have a passport that is not damaged -and-
I
received it within the past 15 years -and-.
I
was over the age of 16 years when it was issued -and-
I
still have the same name as in the passport (or I can legally
document my name change by marriage or court order.)
1.
Completed application form DS-82
- If your passport was issued more than one year ago and you require an amendment such as a name change, you must submit the correct documentation required for a name change by marriage or court order. All documents submitted for a name change or a data correction must bear the official seal of the issuing authority. Photocopies and notarized documents are not accepted.
Applicants requesting expedited passport service through TDS, MUST now use an online version of the form DS-82, rather than handwriting the required personal data.
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2.
Two recent
professional passport-type photographs
3.
Letter of Authorization.
Click here to print the Authorization Letter.
- You must print, then complete and include a Letter "Attn: U.S Passport Agency" stating: "I, (applicant name), hereby authorize Travel Document Systems to pick up my passport, and to discuss the status of my application with the Passport Services staff."
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The letter must be signed using BLUE INK
4.
Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms
(print using the Print button on your browser)
5.
Appointment:
If you require an emergency passport issued in 1-3 business days, you must have an appointment to proceed. Please call 1-800-874-5100 for an appointment. TDS must receive your documents at least one business prior to your appointment.
6. Submit your most recently
issued passport.
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The passport must have been issued less than
15 years ago
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The bearer must have reached their 16th birthday
before the passport issue date.
7. Include proof of
the departure date from the USA
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Copy of travel agency or airline itinerary or airline tickets
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Or, letter on employer's stationery confirming applicant's
immediate international travel requirement
- Please send your application to TDS the same day it is signed.
Fees:
Government Expedited Passport Fees: $135.00
TDS Fees to Hand Carry Passport Application:
$150.00 if issue is required in 1-3 business days (By appointment only)
$130.00 if issue is required in 4-7 business days
$ 75.00 if issue is required in 10+ business days
Appointments: Please call 1-800-874-5100 prior to shipping to confirm appointment.
Return Postage
Continental USA Only -
$20.00 FedEx Letter (Next Business Day - up to three passports)
$23.50 FedEx Envelope (Next Business Day overweight package)
$14.50 FedEx 2nd Business Day
$35.00 FedEx Letter (Saturday Delivery)
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI -
$35.00 FedEx Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery)
Include
credit card authorization, a check or money order payable to "Travel
Document Systems, Inc." for TDS Handling Fee, Passport Fees,
and return FedEx.
Processing
Instructions
Send the
above documents by FedEx to:
TRAVEL
DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
925 15th
STREET N.W. 3rd Floor
WASHINGTON
D.C. 20005
URGENT
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SHIPPED TO TDS USING ONLY THE FEDEX
COMPANY
Processing
Information
- Your
application will be hand carried to the U.S. Passport Agency.
There, the Passport Agent will examine the application and
if all documents are in order, assign a date the passport
will be issued (according to departure date from U.S.). Processing
time varies according to the departure date from the U.S.
URGENT issue applications (which may be issued between 1 - 3 business days) require proof of departure within seven business days of being submitted to the passport agency and MUST be shipped to TDS using only the FEDEX Priority Overnight service. If requesting 1 - 3 days service please call a TDS representative 1-(800)874-5100, before shipping, to ensure availability of this service and an appointment.
- A 48-page
business travelers passport can be issued in lieu of the usual
24-page passport on request at no additional charge (however,
ONLY if the larger books are available at the time of issue).
Submit a written request on your letterhead applying for a 48-page passport.
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