Application Documents
What do I need to include?
You must provide all the necessary documentation required by our instructions to support your passport application. This includes any or all of the following: 1) Copy of your official government issued photo ID 2) Copy of your travel itinerary 3) Signed Letter of Authorization 4) Certified copy of a marriage certificate (if renewing a passport containing your maiden name). ***Follow our instructions in detail and you will be just fine.***
I am a divorced woman. I have resumed using my former name. What do I do?
- Your certified copy of your divorce decree MUST accompany your passport application. This will be returned to you with your new passport.
- Your divorce decree must state that you are resuming your former name.
- Your government issued photo ID must reflect the name you want to use on your passport. If none of these conditions are met, your application will be suspended/declined.
I have changed my name. What do I need?
You need a county-certified copy of a court order detailing your name change. This must accompany your birth certificate.
Why do I need the Letter of Authorization?
So Urgent Passport Services can submit your passport application, pick-up your completed passport and discuss your application with the Passport Agency during the process.
On what color paper should my application materials be printed?
White paper. No exceptions.
Can I fax my documents to renew/obtain my passport?
No. Original signatures are required. If you would like us to review your paperwork before you submit, please notify us as we would be happy to look them over! Confidentiality will be maintained and our fax is secure.
Can I get my passport over the phone?
No.
Does the Letter of Authorization get sealed in the “security envelope”?
YES! Please make 2 original LOAs and seal one and leave one paper clipped to the outside of the security envelope. This requirement only applies to New/Child/Lost passport applications.
