First Time Passport

 

Digital Reveiw 

Once completed in their entirety, all applicants must email the below-listed documents to cpittsr@yahoo.com prior to shipment. Applications that are not submitted as a complete set will be subject to a $35 document pre check fee. PVE will review and advise of any needed revisions. Once the application has been approved for submission, we will email you.

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Sealed Envelope - Passport Acceptance Facility Visit​

• You must visit a Passport Acceptance Facility (such as a main branch post office or Clerk of Court’s office) to have your documents reviewed and witnessed by an authorized government employee. The employee will then review your paperwork and seal the items into a tamper-resistant envelope. (This sealed envelope is what you must ship in a larger package to PVE, and our team will hand-carry the envelope to the Passport Agency for submission.)

• Passport Acceptance Facilities are typically located at large Post Offices or courthouses. To find a facility near you, please visit the Local Agent Facility Search Page.

• Inform the agent up-front that you will use a third party expediting company to submit the passport request. The Letter of Authorization (to be provided by PVE upon digital review of your documents) gives PVE's agents permission to act on your behalf at the Passport Agency, so presenting this document should make it clear that you will use an expeditor.

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Sealed Envelope

Once your sealed envelope has been executed, send it to PVE right away. Your sealed envelope must be submitted to the Passport Agency within 72 hours (three business days) of execution. After this timeframe, you will be required to re-execute the sealed envelope. G3 is not able to open the sealed envelope; it can be opened only by Passport Agency personnel.

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DS-11 Passport Application

• Complete your passport application online through the government website link provided: Government Application DS-11.

• Print 2 copies of the application (single sided only).

• Hand-written applications are not accepted.

• "Expedited at Agency Service ($60)" option on the fees page.

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Proof of US Citizenship

Submit one of the following to prove U.S. citizenship:

• Your ORIGINAL US birth certificate, or a CERTIFIED copy issued by the government. The certificate must be a long-form certificate showing your parents' names and a raised or embossed seal. No photocopies, abstracts, or hospital certificates are accepted. Vitalchek.com if you require a new certified birth certificate.

• Original Naturalization Certificate.

• An expired US passport.

 

If your name has changed since your proof of citizenship was issued, include your original name change document (marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order for name change).

 

PLEASE NOTE: minors are often requested to provide supplemental citizenship proof in addition to an expired U.S. passport. As such, PVE recommends that applicants under the age of 16 that hold a previous U.S. minor passport submit both the passport AND their original, government-issued long-form birth certificate or original naturalization certificate in the event that the passport acceptance agent requests it.

 

Passport Photo

• Photo must be in color with a stark white background and must have been taken within the last 6 months.

• You must have a neutral expression, face straight forward, and may not wear glasses, uniforms, hats, or other headgear.

• Digitally enhanced photos, pixelated, shadowy, and "selfie" photos are prohibited.

• Do not wear a white top. Your torso must contrast with the white photo background.

• Photos must be clearly different from photos in any previously issued passports and visas.

• Must be 2"x2" with face measuring 1" to 1 3/8" from top of head to chin.

• Provide TWO (2) copies of your photo when shipping your documents.

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Proof of Identification

• A copy of the front and back of your valid Drivers License, State ID, Military ID, or other government-issued ID.

 

Government Fees

• Only applies if you did NOT select "Include US Gov Fee" when placing your order:

• Prepare a check or money order payable to the "US Department of State. 

• The amount of the check or money order will either be $211.36 for the passport book only or $241.36 for the passport book and card.

• The government fees are in addition to the service fees.

• The form of payment must be free of any revisions or physical damage regardless of size. Starter checks (check #100 or less) or temporary checks are not accepted.

• The applicant's name and date of birth should be written in the memo section of the check or money order.

 

Travel Itinerary

• Submit proof of upcoming travel, such as a flight itinerary, cruise booking showing departure within 14 days calendar days.

• Business travelers may submit a letter from their employer on company letterhead explaining their travel plans.

• The proof of travel must include the applicant's name and match the dates entered on the passport application.