1) Complete and Print the Application Forms (DS-11 and DS-64)
• Click here to complete the application forms online
Do not sign the DS-11 and DS-64 form until you are instructed to during step 9.
2)Proof of U.S. Citizenship
You must provide an official copy of ONE of the following documents:
If you were born in the United States :
• Original Birth Certificate issued by city, county or state
• Previous U.S. Passport
If you were born outside the United States, click here to see your options.
3)Proof of Identity
You must provide one of the following documents:
• Copy of current, valid Driver's License with Photo (must be issued greater than 6 months ago)
• If the above mentioned Driver's License isn't available, then you need to supply an alternate Proof of Identity.
4)Passport Photographs
You must provide two identical passport photos that meet Passport Photograph Regulations.
5)Letter of Authorization
Print and fill out the Passport Processing Authorization Letter.
6)Proof of Departure
You must provide a copy of ONE of the following:
• your foreign travel plane ticket or itinerary
•If you are driving, provide your hotel reservation
• If this is a business trip, you may present a business letter from your employer
7) Fees
• Be prepared to make a personal check or Money Order for $170 payable to U.S. Department of State, and $25 to the post office or court house.
• Our Service Fee is $100.
• For return shipping Fee, choose one of the following
* A prepaid, filled in airbill from Federal Express
* $25 for overnight shipping
• If you're paying by check or money order, please make the check payable to "Deluxe Passport Express".
• If you're paying by credit card, please make sure you entered your credit card information on the Services Order Form. (See Below)
• Complete the Service Order Form. Print a copy and send it along with rest of the documents to Deluxe Passport Express.
9)Authorization
Prior to authorization, verify that you have collected the following documents:
1. Application Form DS-11
2. Application Form DS-64
3. Proof of Citizenship
4. Proof of Identity
5. Two Passport Photographs
6. Passport Processing Authorization Letter
7. Travel Documentation
8. Government Fees
Make copies of all documents mentioned above.
You must appear in person at a court house or post office and present the original documents to an acceptance agent which is authorized to accept passport applications. The acceptance agent is needed to witness the signing of your applications for the passport.
• Notify the clerk you are using an expediting service to "hand carry" your application. Most facilities are open M-F, 9:30am to 3:30pm.
• The clerk will ask you to sign the DS-11 and DS-64.
• The clerk will then seal the application forms, photos, proof of citizenship, ID, travel documents, authorization letter and the $170 check in an envelope marked "To be Opened by U.S. Passport Office Only".
• Important: Make sure the clerk returns the sealed envelope to you.
Do not open this sealed envelope or the application will be invalid.
10)Shipping
Ship the following via FedEx using Priority overnight:
• Sealed Government Envelope
• Payment to Deluxe Passport Express for $100
• Return Airbill or $25 shipping fee
• Copies of all Documents
• Services Order Form
Call us at 718-387-5441 to indicate that you're processing an Expedited Passport. Overnight it to Deluxe Passport Express, 57 Lee Ave, Brooklyn NY 11211. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00am to 1:00 pm EST.
• Please have your documents when calling so we can review them with you prior to shipping.
We strongly recommend that you send your documents via FedEx overnight.
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