(Complete the Online Passport Form DS-11, then click CREATE FORM button)

If for any reason you cannot complete the online application, print the DS-11 Passport Application .
and fill out by hand.
Also, please do not sign this application until you are instructed to during Authorization process (step #9).
After completeting application, continue with the steps below.

You must submit one of the following documents:

• A certified United States birth certificate (not a copy)

• An expired United States passport

• Original naturalization papers (not a copy)
  
  
  
  

• Driver's license

• Military I. D.

• Government I. D.
  
  

Your Photographs Must Be:

• Identical
• In color
• 2 x 2 inches in size
• Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance
• Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background
• Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
• Taken in normal street attire:
  • Uniforms should not be worn in photographs except religious attire that is worn daily
  • Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline
  • If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture
  • Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons (a medical certificate may be required)
    
    
    
    

• Copy of Itinerary or Ticket OR

• Comapny Letter Stating your job related need for travel
  
  Note: If you cannot provide proof of travel, ypur passport will be processed in 5-10 business days.
  
  
  
  

STEP 8: Passport Fees

Government Fees:

• Make one check or money order to "US Department of State" for $170.00 (this is the government passport processing fee).

Expediting Fees are payable by credit card, check, or money order:

• Same day - 199.00 + return shipping

• 24-48 hours - $149.00 + return shipping.

• 5-10 day - 99.00 + return shipping

Note: Discounts available if sending multiple (3 or more) passport applications. Please call or email for discount rate.

Bring all original materials to a Passport Acceptance Facility (Post Office or county clerk) and notify the available passport agent that you will be using an expediting service to "hand carry" your application. You will then swear an oath and sign the passport application form in the presence of the representative who will witness your signature and place the following items  in an envelope:

1. Birth Certificate
2. Copy of Drivers Licence
3. Passport Application Form DS-11
4. Two Passport Photos
5. Check or Money Order for 170.00
6. 2 Copies of Passport Authorization letter
7. Business Letter or Copies of Airline Tickets/Itinerary

*Note: Please DO NOT seal the Order form in the postal envelope!

The representative will then seal the envelope which should be marked "To be Opened by U.S. Passport Office Only".
Make sure the agent returns the sealed envelope to you. If the agent does not feel at ease about releasing the envelope, suggest
that he/she refer to page 31 or 44 of their Passport Agent's Manual, "Hand-carrying of Executed Applications".
Do not open this sealed envelope or the application will be invalid.

• Order Form
• Sealed Government Envelope

Send the requested items to:

Houston Passport & Visa Agency
1919 Smith Street, Suite 140
Lobby Level, First Floor
Houston TX 77002

888-281-5211 / info@houstonpassportandvisaagency.com