New Adult Passport Checklist
Complete every step below before visiting your acceptance agent. Check off each item as you go — your progress is saved in this browser session. When finished, call us to verify before shipping.
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Proof of U.S. Citizenship
Original document required — include ONE of the following
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You must send the original citizenship document — photocopies are not accepted for this item.
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A certified official U.S. Birth Certificate
Note: Texas and California "Abstract" birth certificates are not acceptable and will be rejected. -
An undamaged, expired U.S. Passport
If you currently have a valid passport, it must also be included. - Original U.S. Naturalization Certificate, FS-240, DS-1350, or Certificate of Citizenship Abroad
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Photocopy of Valid Photo ID — Front & Back
Color copy required — both sides
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A color photocopy is strongly recommended for best results. A high-quality black & white copy may be accepted, but color is preferred and less likely to cause delays.
- One clear color copy — front and back — of your valid Driver's License, State ID, Military ID, or valid Passport
- If your name has changed from your citizenship document, include the original marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court-issued name change document
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Two Passport Photos
Brand new, under 3 months old — Staples, CVS, Walgreens, etc.
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Do not staple the photos to the application. Let the acceptance agent attach them. Stapling causes rejection.
- Two brand-new passport photos, taken within the last 3 months
- No hat or glasses in the photo — will be rejected
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Letter of Authorization
Print, complete by hand in blue or black ink
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Errors on this form cause a 4-business-day delay. Watch the video guide before completing it.
Complete this form by hand using blue or black ink only. Two specific rules that people commonly miss:
- Downloaded and printed the Letter of Authorization
- Only the first 2 boxes at the top are checked — do not check the 3rd box
- Courier Company Name at the bottom is filled in as Urgent Passport
- Form is completed in blue or black ink (no pencil, no typed text)
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DS-11 Form — Completed Online & Printed
Must be digitally typed and printed with barcode — handwritten NOT accepted
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Handwritten DS-11 forms will not be accepted and cause a 4-day delay. You must complete the form online and print the barcoded PDF.
Follow these steps exactly on the State Department website. Watch the video guide if you're unsure about any step.
- Clicked through the privacy notice and clicked SUBMIT under "Fill Out Online and Print"
- Entered all required information (asterisk fields)
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On the "Products & Fees" page, selected:
✓ $130 Passport Book Fee | ✓ $60 Expedite at Agency Service Fee | ✓ $23.36 Overnight Delivery Fee
Total should be $248.36 — verify this before clicking Next - On the "Next Steps" page, scrolled to the bottom and clicked PRINT FORM
- Printed the PDF application with barcode (do not handwrite anything on it)
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Proof of International Travel Departure
Include ONE of the following
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You need documentation showing you have an upcoming international trip. Choose the option that applies to your travel:
- Flying internationally: One clear photocopy of your international plane ticket confirmation with your name listed as passenger
- Driving across border: A printed foreign hotel confirmation plus a typed letter explaining the ground travel
- Business travel: A typed company letter explaining the travel purpose
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Government Passport Fee — $213.36
Personal check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" + $35 to acceptance agent
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The State Department is very strict about payment. Illegible writing, abbreviations, scratch-outs, starter checks, or post-dated checks will cause a 4-day delay. Read the rules below carefully.
You need two separate payments: $213.36 by check or money order (goes inside the sealed envelope) and $35.00 cash paid directly to the acceptance agent at the time of your visit.
- Check or money order is payable to U.S. Department of State (not "U.S." — must match exactly)
- Applicant's date of birth is written in the memo line
- If using a money order: your name, address, and date of birth are all written on it
- If using a personal check: your name and address are printed on the check (not handwritten) — starter checks are rejected
- If also applying for a passport card, add $30.00 to the check (total $243.36)
- Made a photocopy of the completed check — this copy goes loose inside your FedEx/UPS shipping envelope
- Have $35.00 ready to pay the acceptance agent in person
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Print Your Order Confirmation Email
Include loose in shipping envelope — do NOT let acceptance agent seal this
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This is the email you received from us when you placed your order. Open it, print the PDF attached to it, and keep it loose — it should not go inside the sealed security envelope.
- Found the order confirmation email from Urgent Passport Services
- Printed the PDF attached to that email (it contains your shipping addresses and order info)
- Keeping this printed page separate and loose — NOT inside the acceptance agent's sealed envelope
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Visit Acceptance Agent, Then Ship to Us
Post Office or County Clerk — bring all documents — then FedEx or UPS overnight to us
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