Thank you for selecting PassportWorld as your preferred passport expeditor. We appreciate your business! This step will briefly explain what steps you must follow to apply for a U.S. Passport with our company.

You must start by reviewing Steps 1-3b.

This section is just an overview of what you must do to apply with our company. Step 1 will explain what your government fees are and how to write your check or money order for your appointment. Step 2 will show you a checklist of all the documents you must gather before you see us. You do not need to complete government forms. Step 3 is split into two service options (in person or virtual). This step briefly explains what happens during and after your appointment with us. We understand this is a lot of information, so please take your time reviewing it all. We are always available to answer questions 24/7, call us at 832-663-9739.

Expedited Government Fees are in ADDITION to our company processing fees (which are paid during appointment scheduling). Our company processing fees are mentioned ABOVE IN THE BLUE SECTION.

Government Fees For Adults (16 or older): The Department of State REQUIRES a check or money order for your government fee. The amount varies depending on the type of Passport you are ordering.  A Passport Book (used for all international travel - most commonly ordered) is $209.53. A Passport Card (used for land border crossings in Mexico and Canada or Domestic Travel , not a popular option) will be $109.53. For the Passport Book and Passport Card it will be $239.53. Please ensure that your check is made payable to: “U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE”. No other variation will be acceptable. Your check memo must state the applicants “FULL LEGAL name and Date Of Birth”.

Government Fees For Minors (15 or younger): The Department of State REQUIRES a check or money order for your government fee. The amount varies depending on the type of Passport you are ordering.  A Passport Book (used for all international travel - most commonly ordered) is $179.53. A Passport Card (used for land border crossings in Mexico and Canada or Domestic Travel , not a popular option) will be $94.53. For the Passport Book and Passport Card it will be $194.53.  Please ensure that your check is made payable to: “U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE”. No other variation will be acceptable. Your check memo must state the applicants “FULL LEGAL name and Date Of Birth”.

Adult renewals have the option of purchasing a cashier check for $50 in our office for their government fee listed above. New Passports for Adults and Minors will have to supply their own.

This Step will review all required documents you must have in your possession for your appointment with PassportWorld. There are separate sections detailed below: New Passport Clients, Adult Renewals, and Naturalization Services. Please review the checklist that pertains to you.

FOR ALL CUSTOMERS:
-If you arrive to your appointment without the below required documents your appointment will be rescheduled.
-If the applicant is 18 or older they must be present in our office (Signatures are required on documents).
-If the applicant is a minor, age 17 or younger, they do not need to be present in our office as long as passport pictures are available. Please remember, new passports for minors will require parents and child to be present at the Acceptance Facility (ex: Post office). This is explained in Step 3, your next step.

CHECKLIST FOR LOST OR NEW PASSPORTS FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN:
1. Certified U.S. Birth Certificate with County Embossed Seal (long form), or Naturalization Certificate or U.S. Birth Abroad Certificate.
2. Most Recently issued Passport Book and Passport Card if applicable.
3. Social Security Card (if card not available please have your social security number).
4. New Passport Picture (CVS or Walgreens can take them. Our Lucas location can take them in office for $25).
5. Personal Check or Money Order for your Government Fees (see Step 1 above for specific amount).
6. Proof of Flight Ticket showing travel within 14 calendar days.
7. For adult applicants, age 18+, a valid state I.D. is required. You must be present at the Acceptance Office.
8. For minor applicants, age 16+, a valid state I.D. for only one parent is required. Child must be present at the Acceptance Office.
9. For minor applicants, 15 and younger, a valid state I.D. from both parents is required. Both parents and child must be present at the Acceptance Office. 
10. For minors applicants, 15 and younger, unable to apply with both parents, one parent must be present and a signed and notarized DS-3053 consent form or a certified original court order stating you have complete passport authority for the minor will be required (16 and older do not require this).
11. For minors 15 and younger with one deceased parent - a certified copy of the Death certificate is required. 
12. For adult applicants - You must know your most recent spouses information (full name, date of birth, marriage date, place of birth).
13. For adult applicants - You must know your recent divorce/widow date.
14. For all applicants - You must know your parental information (mother and father's full name, date of birth, and place of birth).
15. Please visit our FAQs page if you have additional questions on passport services or requirements.
16. Remember all first time applicants will have a second step which is explained under Step 3. 

CHECKLIST FOR PASSPORT RENEWALS (FOR ADULTS ONLY):
NOTE: Passports that were issued to a minor do not renew!!
1. Your most recently issued Passport(s) - must be expired for less than 5 years and issued with a validity of 10 years.
2. Social Security Card (if card not available, please have the number).
3. Valid State I.D. for applicant.
4. New Passport Picture (CVS or Walgreens can take them. Our Lucas location can take them in office for $25).
5. Personal Check or Money Order for your Government Fee (see Step 1 for specific amount).
6. Proof of Travel (Flight Tickets) showing travel within 14 calendar days.
7. Proof of Certified Name Change (If you are changing your legal name on your current passport due to Marriage, Divorce or Court Order).
8. Please visit our FAQs page if you have further questions on passport services or requirements.

CHECKLIST FOR OBTAINING A PASSPORT FOR AN IMMIGRANT CHILD THROUGH NATURALIZED U.S. CITIZEN PARENTS:
1. Foreign Birth Certificate of the applicant. (ORIGINAL).
2. If Foreign Birth Certificate is not in English, it must be translated & notarized (ORIGINAL).
3. Most recent foreign passport of the applicant (ORIGINAL).
4. Foreign passport with U.S. Visa (ORIGINAL).
5. U.S. Resident card of applicant (ORIGINAL). Please note the card will not be returned to you.
6. Proof of Travel (Flight Tickets) showing travel within 14 calendar days.
7. U.S. Government Issued Identification (Ex: Texas Driver’s License) of the parent claiming the applicant.
8. U.S. Government Issued Identification (Ex: Texas Driver’s License) if applicant is over 18 years of age.
9. Certificate of naturalization of the parent claiming the applicant (ORIGINAL).
10. Marriage certificate of the parent if they were married at time of applicant’s birth (ORIGINAL).
11. If the Marriage Certificate is not in English, it must be translated and notarized (ORIGINAL).
12. All U.S. Passports of the parent claiming applicant will be needed to show all dates abroad (Parents passport(s) will not be submitted).
13. Complete history of travel (places visited, date, and purpose) for parent claiming child before and after birth their birth.
14. DS-5507 Residence/Abroad Affidavit must be completed by the parent claiming the applicant.
15. Social security number of the applicant (Card is not needed).
16. If minor is 15 and under and second parent is not present a notarized letter of consent (DS3053) is required.
17. DS-11 Passport Application for the applicant (Completed in our office).
18. Passport Pictures 2”x2”, you must bring your own.
19. Personal Check or Money Order for your Government Fee (see Step 1 for specific amount).
20. This service is processed in 3-5 days and an additional surcharge is added to our standard fee due to several submissions required for this type of service. Each submission can add another 3-5 days to your processing. Total cost is paid during appointment booking.

CHECKLIST FOR REORDERING A REPLACEMENT OF A LOST NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE:
1. Note this service can take up to 18 months.
2. Note your application government fee payable to USCIS of $555 must be paid during your office appt.
3. Two identical passport-style photographs.
4. Your original document or certificate if you are applying for a new or replacement document due to a name, date of birth, or gender change.
5. A copy of the original document if you are applying for replacement of a lost, stolen, or destroyed document (if applicable).
6. A police report or a sworn statement if you are applying for replacement of a lost, stolen, or destroyed document.
7. Evidence of a USCIS typographical or clerical error (if applicable).
8. Evidence of your legal name change (if applicable).
9. Evidence of your legal date of birth change (if applicable).
10. Evidence of your legal gender change (if applicable).
11. Evidence of your marital status change (if applicable).
12. A copy of your original naturalization certificate if applying for special certificate of naturalization.

Summary of Services for our Lucas, TX Clients:

For first time passports: You will visit our Lucas office, submit required documents (listed in Step 2), and leave our office with a packet. Your second step (required by law) will be visiting an acceptance facility (i.e. Post Office, Library, or Court house). During peak travel season you may be required to drive to anther county if your local acceptance office is full. This appointment is typically scheduled within 1 to 5 days of you visiting our office. At this facility a passport agent will charge you $35 and request the packet we gave you during your appointment with us. The passport agent will then verify your ID and seal your packet them with official tape. The agent will then hand you back your sealed packet. You must return this sealed packet to us immediately. Packets over 2 days old will not be accepted. Your packet (documents) are then submitted to the Department of State (D.O.S.) and you will be notified once your passport is ready for pickup in our office. Processing times can increase or decrease at a moments notice as it is controlled by the Department of State and not PassportWorld. *If children already have passport pictures they do not need to be present in our office. They will however need to be present at the Post Office. Please visit our FAQs page if you have questions additional questions on passport services.

For renewals (ADULTS ONLY): You will visit our Lucas office and submit required documents. Once received, we will submit directly to the Department of State (D.O.S.) and you will be notified once your passport is ready for pickup in our office. Processing times can increase or decrease at a moments notice as it is controlled by the Department of State and not PassportWorld. Please visit our FAQs page if you have questions on who must be present during your appointment in our office.

Summary of Services for all VIRTUAL ZOOM clients in All States:
This appointment is completed using a  ZOOM METTING or PHONE CALL in Central Standard Time. You must have access to a computer with a camera or a mobile phone, a printer and a scanner. Your zoom login link is sent to the email you provided when you scheduled your appointment online. This zoom link is sent on the same date and time of your appointment, not before. Upon booking your Virtual Zoom appointment you will receive a questionnaire to complete and upload documents, it's easiest to complete with a cell phone. The Virtual Agent will send you documents to be printed. This service will allow you to begin the process of your application from the comfort of your home or office while speaking with an assigned agent from our company.

All New Passports:  At the end of your zoom meeting, you will have a set of documents that must be placed in an safe envelope in preparation for your second step. Your second step (required by law) will be visiting an acceptance facility (i.e. Post Office, Library, or Court house). During the peak travel season you may be required to drive to another county if your local acceptance office is full. This appointment is typically scheduled within 1 to 5 days of your zoom meeting. At this facility a passport agent will charge you $35 and request the packet we prepared together you during your appointment with us. The passport agent will then verify your ID and seal your packet with official tape. The agent will then hand you back your sealed packet. This envelope must be sent to our main office in Conroe, TX immediately by FedEx only. Packets over 2 days old will not be accepted. Once your packet (documents) is received, we submit to the Department of State (D.O.S.) and you will be notified once your passport is ready for shipping. Processing times can increase or decrease at a moments notice as it is controlled by the Department of State and not PassportWorld. *If children already have passport pictures they do not need to be present in our virtual appointment. They will however need to be present at your 2nd step (Facility like Post Office). Please visit our FAQs page if you have questions additional questions on passport services.

For Renewals (ADULTS ONLY): After attending your virtual appointment, you will need to send all required documents instructed by your virtual agent to our Main office in Conroe, TX via FedEx ONLY. Once documents are received they are submitted to D.O.S. and your will be notified once your passport is ready for shipping. Processing times can increase or decrease at a moments notice as it is controlled by the Department of State and not PassportWorld.

• DS-3053 - A parental consent form for minors under the age of 15 so that only one parent can apply.
• Passport Status Check - To view your passport status 24/7 (might show outdated status).
• DS-5525 - A special circumstance form for minors under the age of 16 that cannot locate the second parent.
• DS-86 - To be completed if the Department of State mailed your passport and its been more than 10 days and you have not received it.
• Global Entry, TSA, Nexus, Sentry, or Fast Pass - To sign up for a Trusted Traveler Program offered directly by Department of Homeland Security.
• Passport Form Filler - Passport Application for New, Lost/Stolen, or Renewals (this is not needed if you have an appointment scheduled with us).
• To reach an agent from our office, please call 832-663-9739 or 832-663-9718.
• To reach the Department of State (8am-10pm EST), CALL 1-877-487-2778 for assistance.