Use this procedure if:

--You are 18 and older (applying for first-time US passport or had a passport issued as a minor for 5 years)
--If you have never had a US Passport before or
--Your US Passport was issued more than 15 years ago

STEP 1. GATHER THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

• Proof of citizenship: original US birth certificate issued by the state with both parents' names or Certificate of Naturalization or original passport issued more than 15 years ago
  

• Two passport photos (must be taken within last 2-3 months), no glasses. Photos can be taken at the post office
  

• Copy of valid in-state driver's license (front & back)- bring original with you
  

• Copy of itinerary showing international flights departing within 14 days after your post office appointment. If you don't have itinerary, please email us: cs@ivsdc.com
  

• One Application DS-11 (fill out online)- this form must be filled out online. All hand-written applications will be suspended
  

• One letter of authorization (click here to download)- this form must be included inside your sealed envelope. If not, your paperwork will be suspended and it will take considerably longer to process your passport.
  

• Personal check or money order made out to "US DEPARTMENT OF STATE". If you are applying for passport book only, amount should be $190. If you are applying for passport book AND passport card, amount should be $220.
  

STEP 2: MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND VISIT YOUR LOCAL POST OFFICE

• You will need to visit your local post office that can handle HAND CARRY PROCEDURES. CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. Appointments are required at most post offices due to Covid restrictions
  
• Make sure to bring all documents listed in STEP 1 with you. Photos can be taken at the post office. Tell post office clerk that you need to do a hand carry procedure.
  
• A special post office clerk will to witness your signature and seal all of your documents in one envelope. You MUST ensure that letter of authorization AND itinerary are included INSIDE sealed envelope. If not, your paperwork will be suspended and it will take much longer to finish processing of your passport. You will be charged $35 or $50 (if you need to take photos) for this procedure.
  
• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ALLOW THE POST OFFICE CLERK TO MAIL YOUR ENVELOPE DIRECTLY TO THE NATIONAL PASSPORT CENTER. YOU MUST WALK OUT OF THE POST OFFICE WITH YOUR SEALED ENVELOPE!
  

STEP 3: FILL OUT ORDER FORM & CALCULATE FEES

• IVS Order form (click here to download)
  

FEES (IVS Service Fee)

STEP 4: MAIL YOUR SEALED ENVELOPE & ORDER FORM TO OUR ADDRESS BELOW WITHIN 24 HOURS OF YOUR POST OFFICE APPOINTMENT

INTERNATIONAL VISA SERVICE

44081 PIPELINE PLAZA, SUITE 210

ASHBURN VA 20147

TEL: 703-726-0300

IMPORTANT NOTES:

--YOUR NEW PASSPORT WILL BE READY FIRST AND PASSPORT AGENCY WILL SEND IT TO YOU TO THE  MAILING ADDRESS LISTED ON THE 1ST PAGE OF APPLICATION DS-11. NEW PASSPORT WILL BE MAILED BY OVERNIGHT USPS EXPRESS OR UPS SERVICE (PASSPORT AGENCY'S CHOICE). YOUR MAILING ADDRESS CANNOT BE CHANGED ONCE YOUR PAPERWORK IS SUBMITTED.

--YOUR PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP DOCUMENT WILL BE MAILED BACK TO YOU SEPARATELY BY FIRST CLASS MAIL. THERE IS NO WAY FOR US TO ASK TO RELEASE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME OR TO MAIL YOUR CITIZENSHIP DOCUMENT BY OVERNIGHT MAIL.

--IF PASSPORT AGENCY REQUESTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR SUSPENDS YOUR DOCUMENTS FOR INCORRECT PHOTOS, WRONG SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, MISSING LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION OR ANY OTHER REASON, YOU WILL RECEIVE A LETTER IN MAIL OR AN EMAIL STATING THE REASON AND REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PLEASE EMAIL US A COPY OF THE LETTER AND WE'LL HELP WITH RE-SUBMITTING YOUR PAPERWORK FOR NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

--STATUS UPDATES: WE WILL NOTIFY YOU WHEN WE RECEIVE YOUR PACKAGE AND BEGIN PROCESSING YOUR PAPERWORK. WE WILL NOT NOTIFY YOU WHEN YOUR PASSPORTS WILL BE SHIPPED BACK TO YOU AS THE PASSPORT AGENCY DOES NOT ALWAYS PROVIDES US WITH THAT INFORMATION.

--IVS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSPORT AGENCY MAILING DOCUMENTS BACK TO YOU AND WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HELP YOU "FIND" THEM IF POST OFFICE DOES NOT PROPERLY DELIVER OR IF YOUR MAILING ADDRESS IS LISTED INCORRECTLY ON THE APPLICATION.

NEW U.S. PASSPORT FOR ADULTS

*** The service fees are non-refundable. Due to the high volume of applications being processed, the processing times may be changed by the Passport Agency. INTERNATIONAL VISA SERVICE is not responsible for processing delays within US Department of State or shipping delays. INTERNATIONAL VISA SERVICE is NOT a government agency. By mailing your paperwork to INTERNATIONAL VISA SERVICE for processing, you confirm that you reviewed our website and agree to all rules and prices listed on our website.

INTERNATIONAL VISA SERVICE