Service fee: $ 95 / Government fee: $ 157

Please call to discuss your situation prior to using these instructions

1-800-977-2909

Step1: Collecting US passport application materials:

1. Proof of US citizenship: (one of the following)

1. Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate (if born in the US)

2. Old passport of which the applicant was the bearer.

3. Original Naturalization Certificate (US citizens through naturalization)

4. Certificate of Citizenship (if born abroad to US parent/s)

2. Proof of Identity (very important)

» Valid driver’s license with photo issued more than 6 months ago.

» Make a clear photocopy of driver’s license with photo on it.

»	If applicant does not possess a valid photo driver’s license or if license was issued LESS than 6 months ago (even renewals), click for additional proof of Identity Instructions.

3. Two Passport Photos

» Click for Passport Photos Regulations.

4. Letter of Authorization

» Click for Letter of Authorization, print 2 copies

» This letter allows Visa Obtainers, Inc. to expedite your passport application.

5. DS-11: Application for Passport (click link)

• Click on the link above to access the electronic DS-11.
  
• You MUST fill out this form electronically and then print 2 copies

»	Fill out all of the fields on the form.
»	Click on the "create form" button to generate the completed form.
»	Print at least TWO copies of the form.
»	Do not sign the form until you appear in front of your local passport Acceptance Agent
»	Call us if you have any problems with this form. 1-800-977-2909

6. Proof of Travel (one of the following)

»	Copy of travel itinerary from the travel agent or airline.
»	Copy of plane ticket.
»	If travel is for business and neither of the above is available, provide a business travel letter, click for sample business travel letter.

7. Fees (government fees and service fees are separate)

» Government fee: 2 checks or money orders:

1. One check or money order to US Passport Services for $ 127, include your name and date of birth on the check or money order.
   
   
2. Second check or money order for $ 30 to your local Passport Acceptance Agent (AA) as explained in step 2 below. Some (AA) collect $ 30 cash.

»	Service fee: A check or money order to Visa Obtainers, Inc. for $ 95
»	Shipping fee: Add $ 18 to the service fee OR include a pre-paid FEDEX airbill for the overnight return of your passport.
»	If you are paying by credit card, please use the credit card payment information on the Passport order form

8. Passport Order Form

» Click for passport order form, print 1 copy

»	Present the following items IN PERSON to your local Passport Acceptance Agent (AA):

1. Proof of US citizenship.
2. Passport application form DSP-11 completed but NOT signed as the Acceptance Agent must witness the applicant signing the application form.
3. Two passport photographs.
4. Proof of identity.
5. 1st copy of authorization letter.
6. Clear photocopy of driver’s license with photo on it.
7. Government fees: $ 157 ($30 cash to AA + $ 127 check or money order to US Passport Services)

»	(AA) are in Passport Acceptance Facility in local Post Offices or Court Houses.
»	Notify (AA) that a courier service will deliver the passport application materials to a Passport Agency.
»	(AA) endorses DSP-11 and seals the documents in a Government envelope. Do NOT open envelope after it is sealed.

» These materials are NOT sealed in the government envelope:

1. 2nd copy of letter of authorization
2. Proof of travel
3. Service fee
4. Passport order form
5. 2nd copy of form DS-11

»	On outside the Sealed envelope print applicant’s name, departure date and date of birth.

»	Call 1-800-977-2909 to place an order and receive shipping instructions with the following ready:

1. Government envelope.
2. 2nd copy of letter of authorization
3. Passport order form.
4. Proof of travel.
5. Visa obtainers, Inc. service fee.
5. 2nd copy of form DS-11

»	Our office Hours are 9 AM to 9 PM (EST) Monday through Friday.

»	Use Federal Express Priority Overnight for delivery by 10:30 AM to ship all your passport application materials to:

Visa Obtainers, Inc.
1010 Vermont Ave. NW
Suite 617
Washington DC 20005
(202) 347-2909