All of the following documents need to be in-hand when visiting our office.

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• One (1) state issued birth certificate  with hospital name or the letter “ l ” or a Naturalization Certificate.

Primary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship

Photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable

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​Certified U.S. birth certificate (must meet all of the following requirements:

• Issued by the City, County, or State of birth

• Lists bearer's full name, date of birth, and place of birth

• Lists parent(s) full names

• Has date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth)

• Has registrar's signature

• Has embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal of registrar

• Photocopies and notarized copies are unacceptable

• Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth​​

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• Three (3) copies of completed online application Form DS-11. ​

 

• Two (2) copies (front and back) of valid driver’s license or Texas I.D.

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The following identification is needed when applying for a U.S. Passport in person.  Acceptable identification with photograph must be presented at the time of application. 

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Primary Identification needs to be one of the following:

1. Previously-issued, undamaged U.S. passport

2. Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship

3. Fully-valid Driver's License

4. Current Government Employee ID (city, state or federal)

5. Current Military ID (military OR dependent

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• Two (2) 2x2 Passport photos (no glasses, no headbands no smiling).

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• Two copies (2) of your signed letter of authorization. Check top two boxes and include phone    number.

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• One (1) document showing proof of departure. Any of the following documents:

 

• Travel Agent Ticket

• Letter stating information for the private jet

• Cruise line ticket

• Letter stating that you are driving to your destination

• Letter from your company on company letterhead.

    

        The company letter should include the following:

 

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1.   Company Letterhead

2.   Your full name

3.   Purpose of the trip

4.   Destination (city/country) 

5.   Beginning and end dates of travel

6.   Signed by supervisor or business owner (sign if you own the business)

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• You will need two separate payments, one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the Acceptance Agent. The name of the Acceptance Agent will be determined on the day of application. Select either Passport Book Only or Passport Book and Card. The Passport Card is not valid for International air travel. The Passport Book is required for international air travel.

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​Passport Book Only - $208.32 (Check or money order. Include full name and date of birth in memo line. Make payable to U.S. Department of State.)

 

Acceptance Agent - $35.00 (Check, cash or money order. Name to be determined on date of visit.)

 

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Passport Book and Card - $238.32 (Check or money order. Include full name and date of birth in memo line. Make payable to U.S. Department of State.) (The Passport Card is not valid for International air travel. The Passport Book is required for international air travel you cannot travel with the Passport Card alone.)

             

Acceptance Agent - $35.00 (Check, cash or money order. Name to be determined on date of visit.)

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