New Passport
For New, Lost or Stolen, and Damaged Passports
Application Assistance
Traveling beyond 3 weeks
All New Applicants will need to apply through a Passport Acceptance Agent where your signature(s) will be witnessed.
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For those who would like to apply on their own with an agent, please visit Travel.State.Gov for DIY instructions.
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For those who would like help preparing to visit a Passport Acceptance Agent, we offer Application Assistance.
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If you're traveling within 3 weeks, please visit our New Applicant for Urgent Travel page to explore our 5-7 Day service.
It will be a 2-Step process to use our Application Assistance Services for NEW applicants.
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Visit our office to fill out the necessary paperwork and leave with a complete packet to present to a Passport Aceptance Agent
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Visit a Passport Acceptance Agent to have your signature(s) witnessed and the documents sealed. The Acceptance Agent will keep all application materials for submission with your choice of either 3 week or 6 week processing.
Application Assistance Service includes:
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Guiding you through the application process, answering any questions, and performing a thorough review to ensure everything is accurate.
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Verifying that all required supporting documents are in order.
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Take your passport photo.
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Issuing the necessary check(s) for government fees. You can conveniently pay with a credit card.
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Assisting you in finding a Passport Acceptance Agent to witness your signature(s) and submit your application. While we strive to secure an appointment for you, availability cannot be guaranteed.
You will be treated as a NEW Applicant if any of the following apply:
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You are applying for your first U.S. passport;
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Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under the age of 16 (valid for 5yrs);
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Your previous U.S. passport has been expired more than 5 years;
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Your passport is Lost or Stolen
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Your passport is Damaged
Government Products, Application Fees and Assistance Fees:
Product Type | Govt Application Fee | Acceptance Agent Fee | Application Assistance Service Fee** |
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Passport Book | $130 6 weeks OR $190 3 weeks | $35 | $110 |
Passport Book and Card* | $160 6 weeks OR $220 3 weeks | $35 | $110 |
Passport Card* Only | $30 6 weeks OR $90 3 weeks | $35 | $110 |
* Passport Card: For land border crossings and sea ports-of-entry to: Canada, Mexico, The Caribbean, and Bermuda. The passport card cannot be used for international air travel.
** Application Assistance Service Fees are in addition to Government Application and Acceptance Agent Fees.
Optional Upgraded Shipping: $21.36
1-2 business day Express Return Shipping after the passport has been issued.
Please refer to the CHILD'S PASSPORT page for fees if the New Passport Application is for a Minor 15 years of age and under.
Required Documents
Additional Information:
Adults 18 years and older:
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Can sign application without parent or guardian present.
Children 16-17 years of age:
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Applicant will be issued an adult passport valid for 10yrs .
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At least one parent is required to accompany the minor to co-sign the application in front of a Passport Acceptance Agent.
Children under the age of 16:
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Requires consent of both parents. Please refer to CHILD'S PASSPORT for full instructions.
How To Get Started
INCLUDES:
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Application Form(s) Prep
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Passport Photos*
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Document Review
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Check for Application Fees (allowing you to pay with a credit card)
PLEASE BRING TO APPOINTMENT:
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Proof of Citizenship
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Identification
TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT:
Phone: 512-479-0805
Email: info@austinpassport.com
ADULT FEES:
Government Fees:
$190 3wks or $130 6wks: Passport Book
$220 3wks or $160 6wks: Passport Book and Card
$90 3wks or $30 6wks: Passport Card Only
Plus:
$35 Acceptance Agent Fee
Plus:
$110 Austin Passport Express Fee
*For those 15yrs and under, please refer to our CHILD'S PASSPORT page.