New Passport Required Documents<\/h2>\n
For a New or First Time passport, you\u2019ll need to gather the following required documents:<\/p>\n
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- Form DS-11 application<\/a> (this can be done online and printed, but don’t sign it until you get to the acceptance agency and an agent gives you the go-ahead).<\/li>\n
- Proof of citizenship<\/a> (such as a birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship, or an undamaged US passport).<\/li>\n
- Proof of identity<\/a> (usually a driver’s license or state-issued ID card)<\/li>\n
- Photocopy of the ID you submitted.<\/li>\n
- 2 passport photos<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Next, you will need to visit a local passport acceptance facility to pay the \u2018execution fee\u2019, which is usually places like libraries<\/a>, county court clerks, and post offices<\/a>.\u00a0 You can find the nearest one here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Passport Fees<\/h2>\n
Passport fees are required for all passport applicants. The application fee will be paid using a check or money order. The \u2018execution fee\u2019 is paid at the local passport acceptance facility that adjudicates your documents. Passport acceptance facilities will often accept credit or debit card payments.<\/p>\n
Here is a breakdown of the required fees for a new passport:<\/p>\n
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- For adults, a $130 application fee plus a $35 execution fee.
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<\/li>\n - For children under 16, an $100 application fee plus a $35 execution fee.<\/li>\n
- For expedited service, a $60.00 expediting fee plus approximately $16 for overnight delivery (optional, but recommended).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Expedite Your Passport<\/h2>\n
Currently, it takes up to 8 weeks for routine processing of a passport and up to 3 weeks for an expedited passport. If you need your passport quicker, a private passport expediting company like RushMyPassport.com<\/a> is the easiest way to go. We can have your application processed in as little as 3-5 business days. A trusted passport service like RushMyPassport will also provide a team of passport specialists who can assist you with every step of the application process. Get started online<\/a>, or visit one of our 2000 partnered FedEx Office locations near you<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Proof of citizenship<\/a> (such as a birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship, or an undamaged US passport).<\/li>\n