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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN A PASSPORT RE-ISSUE
Effective September 26th 2005 passport agencies will no longer amend a passport for such reasons as change of name, and change of name by marriage - a new passport book will be issued.
If your passport was issued more than one year ago, follow the instructions for a PASSPORT RENEWAL
If your passport was issued less than one year ago follow the instructions on this page.
OR, if your passport was limited in validity for one year or less AND/OR issued abroad, follow the instructions on this page.
Passport
Submit your Valid U.S. passport.
Photo
Please send 2 recent professional passport-type photographs
Quality Requirements for Passport Book & Passport Card Photographs
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Proof of Departure
Copy of itinerary or air tickets showing depdarture date from the U.S. or a letter from your employer stating you have immediate international travel.
A copy of your itinerary, air tickets or letter from your employer is required for 24 Hour processing.
It is not required for 3-10 day processing.
Letter of Authorization
Click here to print the Authorization Letter
TDS recommends using the sample above.
You must complete and include a Letter "Attn: U.S Passport Agency" stating: "I, (applicant name), hereby authorize Travel Document Systems to pick up my passport, and to discuss the status of my application with the Passport Services staff."
Name Change
The correct documentation required for a name change by marriage or court order. All documents submitted for a name change or a data correction must bear the official seal of the issuing authority. Photocopies and notarized documents are not accepted.
Passport Card
PASSPORT CARDS: The new Passport Cards cannot be expedited at this time and take approximately 4-5 weeks to issue. If you are applying for a regular passport only, please mark the box on your passport application next to "Passport Book". If you also want to apply for a Passport Card you should also mark the box next "Passport Card". There is an additional $20.00 government fee for the Passport Card and the Passport Card will be processed separately from your regular passport (in about 4-5 weeks) then mailed to you directly by First Class mail.
Appointment
If you require 24 Hour processing, you must have an appointment to proceed. Please call 1-888-874-5100 for an appointment. TDS must receive your document at least one business prior to your appointment.
If you require 3-4 day or 5-10 day processing no appointment is required.
TDS Service Fee
| Type | Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | $85.00 | 5-10 Business Days |
| Rush | $130.00 | 3-4 Business Days |
| 24 Hrs | $195.00 | 24 Hour Processing |
U.S. Government Passport Fee
| Type | Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | $135.00 | 5-10 Business Days |
| Rush | $135.00 | 3-4 Business Days |
| 24 Hrs | $135.00 | 24 Hour Processing |
Application Form
Print DS-5504: Application Form (Online Version)
The US Passport Agency has introduced an Online based application form, this Online style
application must be used in all expediting cases. Failure to use this Online application may cause
delays in processing times.
TIP: This Online application has replaced "Hand Written" applications, YOU ARE NOT APPLYING
ONLINE you are only completing the questions by typing them onto the application.
The last page of the application is a Print summary page, please scroll to the bottom left corner of
this page and CLICK CREATE FORM you will then be able to print and sign your application.
A correctly formatted application should have a BAR CODE on the top left corner, and DS-5504 printed
on the bottom left of the application.
Shipping Address
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
3 Embarcadero Center
Lobby Level, Suite 2
San Francisco, Ca 94111
URGENT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SHIPPED TO TDS USING ONLY THE FEDEX COMPANY
FedEx Fees
| FedEx Return Shipping |  |
|---|---|
| Continental USA Only | Price |
| Next Business Day - up to 3 passports | $23.00 |
| Next Business Day - 4 or more passports | $26.00 |
| Saturday Delivery | $39.00 |
| Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI | Price |
| Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) | $39.00 |
| International | Price |
| Call for a quote. | Call. |
Additional Helpful Information
Urgent issue applications (which may be issued on a 24 Hour basis) require proof of departure within 10 business days of being submitted to the passport agency and MUST be shipped to TDS using only the FEDEX Company.
Other urgent applications can be issued as fast as 3 - 4 business days, less urgent applications are issued within 5 - 10 business days.
TDS expedites applications by hand carrying them to the U.S. Passport Agency, and following up on the progress. Please note that TDS is not in a position to be able to offer any guarantees of passports to be issued by a specific date. Issue is determined by urgency of your departure.
Your application will be hand carried to the Passport Agency in San Francisco CA. There the Passport Agent will examine the application and if all documents are in order, assign a date the passport will be issued, according to departure date. U.S. Passport applications submitted by mail to passport agencies routinely take 6 to 8 weeks to be processed.
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. MISSING OR INCORRECT INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT DELAYS
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