Expedited U.S. passports
PassportWorld is a U.S. Department of State Registered Company. We are a licensed hand-carry expeditor and have processed hundreds of thousands of passports nationwide for over 27 years. We are still family owned and operated. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. For your convenience, we have created a list of our Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to passport services. Answers to your questions may already be there for you to read. PLEASE REVIEW ALL GRAY SECTIONS BELOW to see government fees, a list of required documents, and a summary of services before scheduling your appointment. The appointment scheduler can be found at the bottom of this page. The U.S. Department of State only accepts applications within 14 days of departure. Our appointments always begin virtually, some will require an in-person appointment after the virtual is finished.
OUR COMPANY PROCESSING FEE IS:
$599 for 5-8 Business days
GOVERNMENT FEES ARE ADDITIONAL and they are listed in Step 1.
Thank you for selecting PassportWorld as your preferred passport expeditor. We sincerely appreciate your business! This overview will briefly explain what steps you must follow to apply for a U.S. Passport with our company.
Please start by reviewing Steps 1-3.
This section is just an overview of what you must do to apply with our company. Step 1 will explain your government fees and how to write your money order or cashier's check for your passport. Step 2 will show you a checklist of all the documents that are required. You do not need to complete government forms. Step 3 will briefly explain what happens during and after your virtual appointment with us. All appointments start virtually, some will require an in-person appointment after the virtual is finished. We are always available to answer questions 24/7, call us at 832-663-9739. Once you schedule your appointment you will immediately receive a Passport Questionnaire by text and email, answer ALL the questions, upload the documents and submit the form back to us. We need that information to begin working on your passport documents.
Department of State fees are in ADDITION to our company processing fee of $599 (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 cashier's 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 money order or cashier's 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 cashier's 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 money order or cashier's 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's check from PassportWorld for $50 plus the Government fee. 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 Passports, Adult Renewals, and Naturalization Services. Please review the checklist that pertains to you.
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.
5. Money Order or Cashier Check for your Government Fees (see Step 1 above for specific amount).
6. Proof of Flight Ticket, Cruise Itinerary, or travel letter showing departure 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 Number (the card is not required, please have the number).
3. Valid State I.D. for applicant.
4. New Passport Picture (CVS or Walgreens can take it)
5. Money Order or Cashier Check for your Government Fee (see Step 1 for specific amount).
6. Proof of Travel, such as Airline Tickets, Cruise Itinerary or Travel letter showing departure 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 (additional Fees apply):
1. You must book an appointment under Naturalization Services, not Passport Services.
2. Foreign Birth Certificate of the applicant. (ORIGINAL).
3. If Foreign Birth Certificate is not in English, it must be translated & notarized (ORIGINAL).
4. Most recent foreign passport of the applicant (ORIGINAL).
5. Foreign passport with U.S. Visa (ORIGINAL).
6. U.S. Resident card of applicant (ORIGINAL). Please note the card will not be returned to you.
7. Proof of Travel (Flight Tickets) showing travel within 14 calendar days.
8. U.S. Government Issued Identification (Ex: Texas Driver’s License) of the parent claiming the applicant.
9. U.S. Government Issued Identification (Ex: Texas Driver’s License) if applicant is over 18 years of age.
10. Certificate of naturalization of the parent claiming the applicant (ORIGINAL).
11. Marriage certificate of the parent if they were married at time of applicant’s birth (ORIGINAL).
12. If the Marriage Certificate is not in English, it must be translated and notarized (ORIGINAL).
13. All U.S. Passports of the parent claiming applicant will be needed to show all dates abroad (Parents passport(s) will not be submitted).
14. Complete history of travel (places visited, date, and purpose) for parent claiming child before and after birth their birth.
15. DS-5507 Residence/Abroad Affidavit must be completed by the parent claiming the applicant.
16. Social security number of the applicant (Card is not needed).
17. If minor is 15 and under and second parent is not present a notarized letter of consent (DS3053) is required.
18. DS-11 Passport Application for the applicant (Completed in our office).
19. Passport Pictures 2”x2”, you must bring your own.
20. Money Order or Cashier Check for your Government Fee (see Step 1 for specific amount).
21. This service is processed in 5-8 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 VIRTUAL clients in All States:
Directly after booking your appointment on our website you will immediately receive a Passport Questionnaire, please complete the Questionnaire and submit back to us. Once our staff finishes your passport documents, you will receive an email with all of your completed passport documentation. You must then print your documents. We will then schedule your in-person appointment if required. After your in-person appointment you'll FedEx everything on the checklist to our Main office in Conroe, TX. Once documents are received they are submitted to D.O.S. You will be notified once your passport is finished. The final step is verification of data. We will send you a picture of your new passport so you can confirm the data with a short form. Processing times can increase or decrease at a moments notice, it's completely controlled by the Department of State, not PassportWorld.
All New Passports: Once our staff finishes all of your passport documents, we will email everything to you. Your in-person appointment (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 (up to an hour away). This appointment is scheduled on your 14th day before departure. At this facility a passport agent will charge you $35 and request all of the items listed in our email. 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 shipped FedEx to our office immediately. Packets over 2 days old will not be accepted. Once your FedEx is received, we submit to the Department of State (D.O.S.). Once your passport is finished, we will send you a picture of your passport so you can confirm the data is correct. A return shipping fee of $75 applies to every applicant. Processing times can increase or decrease at a moments notice as it is controlled by the Department of State and not PassportWorld. All minors applying for passport must be present at the in-person appointment(Post Office). Please visit our FAQs page if you have questions additional questions on passport services.
For Renewals (ADULTS ONLY): Directly after booking your appointment on our website you will immediately receive a Passport Questionnaire, please complete the Questionnaire and submit back to us. Once our staff finishes your virtual appointment, you will receive an email with all of your completed passport documents. You must then print, sign, and date the documents in black ink. Then FedEx everything on the checklist to our Main office in Conroe, TX. Once documents are received they are submitted to D.O.S. You will be notified once your passport is finished. The final step is verification of data. We will send you a picture of your new passport so you can confirm the data with a short form. Processing times can increase or decrease at a moments notice, it's completely controlled by the Department of State, 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.
