United States Immigration Services
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U.S. Passport Renewal and Replacement Guide
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It is a good idea, renew your passport at least two weeks before you travel. There are many steps to the application process. A small mistake could delay your passport's issuance. You should apply for a new U.S. Passport as soon as your passport is lost, stolen, altered or mutilated. Individuals with altered or mutilated passports could be subject to prosecution under Section 1543 of Title 22 U.S. Code. It can be frustrating to apply for a United States Passport. Before submitting any application, it is important that applicants read and follow the U.S. Passport Application and Renewal Guide. Information about applying for the U.S. Passport Card is also included in the Passport Application Guide.
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- Easy to Understand Instructions
- Apply Online or by Mail
- Pricing and Fee Information Included
- Checklist of Required Documents
- Unlimited Online Support
What's included
What's included
- Overview of the United States Passport Application Process
- Who can apply to the United States Passport?
- How to apply for a U.S. Passport
- Apply for your first United States Passport
- Apply for your U.S. Passport Card.
- Renewing your U.S. passport requires you to apply
- Information about urgent passport renewals and applications
- How to get a replacement passport for a lost or stolen passport
- How to add blank pages (48-page passports no longer exist)
- Children under 16 years old, including babies, have special requirements
- Information about filing fees and payment
- Photo instructions
- Information about eligibility
- List of Documents Required
- How to update your U.S. Passport following a name change
- How to verify the status of your passport application after it has been submitted
- Find the 9000 passport application facilities designated nationwide
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
- List of all USCIS Offices in the Nation
- How to get the most recent United States immigration forms
Important Warning and Disclaimer
- U.S. Immigration Support (this site) does not issue passports. The U.S. Department of State is the only authority that can issue passports for the United States.
- U.S. Immigration Support (this site) does not submit applications for applicants.
- U.S. Immigration Support (this site) publishes the United States Passport Application and Renewal guide. This guide explains how U.S. citizens can apply for a passport on their own without an agent or third-party.
APPLICATION FEE – The U.S. Passport Application and Renewal Guide purchase price does not include any government fees. Additional Government fees, such as the passport application fee or the execution fee, are payable directly to the U.S. Department of State. If the application is filed at a Regional Passport Agency.
U.S. PASSPORT REQUEST FEES
- U.S. Immigration Support (this site) publishes the United States Passport Application and Renewal guide. This guide includes detailed instructions for filing.
- Application guides are available for a fee. The current download fee is $59.95.
- The execution and application fees are not included in the download fee. Before purchasing the application guide, please review the fee schedule.
U.S. Application for a Passport Card in the United States
- Step 1: Download the United States Passport Application Renewal Guide (order details below)
- Step 2: Carefully read the instructions in the application guide
- Step 3: Download and complete the application forms
- Step 4: If there is a name-change, please include a certified copy.
- Step 5: Take passport photos according to the instructions.
- Step 6: Visit the passport office in person or send the forms by mail to an officially recognized passport facility. If applicable, include proof of identity and citizenship as well as passport photos and any additional documentation. The application guide includes contact information and addresses.
- Step 7: Receive passport within 28 to 42 days. Or, pay an expedited fee to receive your passport within 10-14 days. The United States Passport Application and Renewal Guide have more information.
Why should you apply for a U.S Passport?
The United States Passport Application and Renewal Guide explain in detail the process of applying for, replacing and renewing your passport. It is strongly recommended that you renew your passport as soon as it is possible.
- Most countries require that passports be valid for at most 6 months after the date of entry.
- If your passport expires while you are on a trip abroad, it will be difficult to get into other countries.
- In some countries, a passport that is not valid may not be accepted to prove citizenship or legal status.
- In some countries, a passport that is not valid may not be accepted as proof of citizenship or legal status.
- In some countries, a passport that is not valid may not be accepted as proof of citizenship or legal status.
An expired passport could cause problems when you try to return to the United States. A United States passport is a document that certifies one’s identity as well as U.S. citizenship. The passport is an internationally recognized travel document that allows the holder to travel overseas and return to the United States. To enter most countries, a valid passport issued by the United States may be used. The U.S. Passport Card is now available to citizens who are holders of both a regular passport or a passport card. Many U.S. citizens will need to apply for a U.S. passport and U.S. Passport card due to the proposed measures by the WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative).