Second Passport

 

Digital Review of Documents

 

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. 

 

Important Notes

• Your renewed passport will be shipped directly to the physical mailing address inputted on the application by the Department of State. It will ship 1-2 day delivery and it DOES NOT REQUIRE A SIGNATURE FOR RELEASE AT DELIVERY. If your residential address will not suffice input an address that you desire the passport to ship to. It cannot be a P.O box.

• The expired passport(s) will be mailed separately and received 7-10 business days after the renewed passport is received.

• PVE will provide tracking information to you via email when it becomes available from the Department of State.

• Your passport application may be denied if you are in the arrears of child support or have been notified by the IRS of owing back taxes.

 

DS-82 Application

• Complete your passport application online through the government website link provided: Passport Application DS-82

• Ensure that the exact information in your current passport is reflected on your application unless you are proving a legal name change.

• When creating the DS-82 application input your most recent passport book number & issue date of the passport type being renewed.

• Print TWO (2) copies of the completed application (single sided only). Only pages 5 & 6 need to be printed.

• Hand-written applications are not accepted.

• Your printed application will have three required bar codes. A 2D barcode at the top LEFT of page one and two are located at the bottom RIGHT hand corner of page two.

• Sign BOTH applications promptly with your full name on the first page of the application, using blue or black ink. The signature must match the one in your current passport. Do not type in the date. The date must also be must be hand written. Please be sure to select the "Expedited at Agency Service ($60)" option on the fees page.

 

Current Passport

Your Current Passport(s)

• Your 10 year passport must be signed and have more than six months validity. If it does not, the primary passport will need to be renewed before applying for a second valid passport.

• Your passport must be in good condition. It will not be accepted if damaged or mutilated.

• An initial second valid application requires that the primary (10 year) passport book be temporarily surrendered for proof of citizenship purposes.

Your Previous Second Valid Passport, If Applicable

• If you have previously been issued a second valid passport, submit your most recently issued second valid passport in addition to your 10 year passport.

• If your previous second valid passport has been lost or stolen, contact PVE for assistance. If you have a previous second valid passport and are unable to submit your primary passport due to other international travel, please use the second valid passport renewal sans primary passport template. This letter must be printed on business letterhead. If you are a contract pilot and/or do not have an official letterhead inputting a generic version will suffice. The letter must contain an original, pen to paper signature.

 

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.

 

Second Valid Passport Request Letters

A second valid passport request form is required stating the reason why you need a second valid passport. This may be because you have multiple international trips within a short timeframe, making it difficult to obtain visas, or because you are traveling to a country that does not allow entry if your passport shows any evidence of prior travel to Israel.

• You may use this form letter template for the request for a second passport.

• Sign the letter with an original pen-to-paper signature.

A letter of request from the applicant is required stating the reason why you need a second valid passport.

• You may use this letter of request from the applicant template to fulfill this requirement.

• Sign the letter with an original pen-to-paper signature.

• This letter must be printed on business letterhead. If you are a contract pilot and/or do not have an official letterhead inputting a generic version will suffice. The letter must contain an original, pen to paper signature.

If you require a second valid passport because of business travel, you must also submit a letter of request from your employer in addition to your personal letter. This letter must detail the travel that requires a second valid passport, and must be on business letterhead with an original pen-to-paper signature of a representative of the company other than the applicant. If you are a contract pilot and/or do not have an official letterhead inputting a generic version will suffice.

NOTE - Letter of request from applicant and/or employer: If you have no upcoming travel do NOT mention the need for visas. Keep the letter format intact with the exception of the second and third paragraphs. Combine those paragraphs to read similar to this: "Due to the fact that I can be called to travel internationally at a moment's notice, please issue me a second valid passport. I understand that the passport will only be valid for a limited period. If you have any questions feel free to call me at (phone #)."

A second valid passport renewal sans primary passport template can be submitted along with a photocopy of your primary passport if you cannot temporarily surrender your primary (10 year) passport for purposes of renewing your second valid.

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Travel dates and locations must be congruent on ALL documents.

 

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 be $211.36 for the passport book. Passport cards may not be requested with second valid passports. Selecting "Both" on the DS-82 application signifies a passport book & card. Applications that are incorrectly completed will be subject to a $55 application correction fee.

• 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.

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