Hand Carry courier service:
Travel In 2-4 weeks
Current processing times: 6-8 Business days
Proof of Citizenship
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Documents accepted for Proof of Citizenship include:
- Certified Birth Certificate, issued by the State, City, or County bearing the official seal, PHOTOCOPIES NOT ACCEPTED (or)
- Previously issued, undamaged US passport (or)
- Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization (or)
- Certification or report of Birth Abroad
- NOTE:
- HOSPITAL COPIES NOT ACCEPTED
- PHOTOCOPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED
- Certified birth certificates have:
- a registrar’s raised, embossed, or multicolored seal, and
- the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office; which must be within 1 year of your birth.
- Some short (abstract) versions of birth certificates may not be acceptable for passport purposes.
Primary Identification
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- Valid state issued driver’s license or identification card.
- If your identification is newer than 6 months, bring supplemental documents.
- For recommended list click here
- For child’s passport purposes, both parents must present valid identification:
- Driver’s license
- State issued ID card
- Passport
Proof of Departure
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ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF TRAVEL:
Computer generated airline ticket, travel itinerary, travel agent generated itinerary, or hotel confirmation
OR
Business letter on company letter head
Click here for Business Proof of Departure PDF sample letter.
Click here for Business Proof of Departure sample letter in Word.
OR
If traveling by personal vehicle to Mexico or Canada and you are staying with family/friends, please provide an original letter from the applicant detailing your international travel plans.
Click here for a Sample Letter.
OR
If traveling for a medical/family emergency please provide a letter explaining in detail your reason and destination address.
Know the Social Security #
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- When filling out the application you will need to know the applicant’s social security number.
- You DO NOT need the physical card unless you are using it as additional identification.
Application Form
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Tips for completing form:
- Choose FILL OUT ONLINE AND PRINT button in left-hand corner
- Please fill out your PARENTS INFORMATION. It is not “required”, but risks being put on hold if not included.
- When entering mother’s information, last name is last name at their birth.
- When you come to fees, choose Expedited at Agency and “Standard Delivery”.
- NOTE: FEES ARE NOT COLLECTED ONLINE it is only calculating the fees for you.
- On final page, click PRINT FORM in the lower left-hand corner to print your application.
- DO NOT SIGN YOUR APPLICATION.
Government Application Fee
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$190
Younger than 16:
$160
*We provide the money order(s) to the government at no additional charge and you may conveniently pay application fees with a credit card.
Passport Acceptance Agent fees: $35
Payable by cash or credit card.
Austin Passport Express Fee
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PLEASE CALL 512-479-0805 FOR PRICES AND AVAILABILITY
• Proof of departure is REQUIRED, refer to “Proof of Departure” for details
• Travel should be within 14 calendar days
PRICES INCLUDE:
• Photos
• Money order for government fees
• Application assistance and document review
• Hand-carry courier service
- Passport Express is not a Passport Acceptance Agent and cannot witness signatures on passport applications.
- You will be visiting an agent for the 2nd step of the expedited process and we will provide options for this step.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16:
- Must be accompanied by both parents when visiting the passport acceptance agent to sign the minor’s application.
- Both parent’s valid identification and minor’s certified birth certificate are required.
- If only one parent is able to attend, please click here for a Parental Consent Form.
CHILDREN 16-17 YEARS OF AGE:
- At least one parent is required to accompany the minor to co-sign the application when visiting the passport acceptance agent.
ADULTS 18 AND OVER:
- Can sign application without parent or guardian present.
Thank you!
We greatly appreciate your business, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to e-mail or call us at:
Email: info@AustinPassport.com
Phone: (512) 479-0805
Application Assistance Only:
Travel In 5+ weeks
Current processing times: 5-7 Weeks
Proof of Citizenship
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- Certified Birth Certificate, issued by the State, City, or County bearing the official seal, PHOTOCOPIES NOT ACCEPTED (or)
- Previously issued, undamaged US passport (or)
- Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization (or)
- Certification or report of Birth Abroad
- NOTE:
- HOSPITAL COPIES NOT ACCEPTED
- PHOTOCOPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED
- Certified birth certificates have:
- a registrar’s raised, embossed, or multicolored seal, and
- the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office; which must be within 1 year of your birth.
- Some short (abstract) versions of birth certificates may not be acceptable for passport purposes.
Primary Identification
VIEW DETAILS
- Valid state issued driver’s license or identification card.
- If your identification is newer than 6 months, bring supplemental documents.
- For recommended list click here
- For child’s passport purposes, both parents must present valid identification:
- Driver’s license
- State issued ID card
- Passport
Know the Social Security #
VIEW DETAILS
- When filling out the application you will need to know the applicant’s social security number.
- You DO NOT need the physical card unless you are using it as additional identification.
Application Form
VIEW DETAILS
Tips for completing form:
- Choose FILL OUT ONLINE AND PRINT button in left-hand corner
- Please fill out your PARENTS INFORMATION. It is not “required”, but risks being put on hold if not included.
- When entering mother’s information, last name is last name at their birth.
- When you come to fees, choose Expedited at Agency and “Standard Delivery”.
- NOTE: FEES ARE NOT COLLECTED ONLINE it is only calculating the fees for you.
- On final page, click PRINT FORM in the lower left-hand corner to print your application.
- DO NOT SIGN YOUR APPLICATION.
Government Application Fee
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$190
Younger than 16:
$160
Shipping upgrade (saves about 1 week in shipping):
$18.32
*We provide the money order(s) to the government at no additional charge and you may conveniently pay application fees with a credit card.
In addition to fees above:
A $35 passport execution fee to Government Passport Acceptance Agent payable by cash or credit card.
Austin Passport Express Fee
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Passport Application Assistance & Document Review: $110
If you prefer assistance with your application and supporting documents and would like for us to review them prior to waiting in line at a government office only to be told you have the incorrect documents and turned away, then this service is for you.
PRICE ABOVE INCLUDES:
- Application assistance and document review to ensure everything is correct
- Money order for government fees (allowing you to pay with a credit card)
- Passport photos
- Passport is mailed directly from US Dept. of State in about 5-7 weeks to address listed on application.
- We provide follow up assistance responding to any government correspondence regarding your application if necessary.
PLEASE NOTE:
If our services are not the right fit, you do have the option to locate a Passport Acceptance Facility and go directly to an agent.
- Passport Express is not a Passport Acceptance Agent and cannot witness signatures on passport applications.
- We do not have special access to passport acceptance agents or the ability schedule you sooner with an agent.
Instructions
- VIEW DETAILS for each step
- Gather all items listed
- Book an appointment at our office M-F from 9am-4:30pm:
- Call 512-479-0805 or
- Email info@AustinPassport.com
- New passport applicants must appear before a Passport Acceptance Agent:
- Signature on application will be witnessed by an agent
- Documents will be sealed
- We will provide you with complete instructions for this process once we have reviewed your application.
- IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE OUR SERVICES:
- IT IS A 2 STEP PROCESS
- If you live outside of the Austin area or unable to come to our office in person, please CLICK HERE.