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Need Passport Help? (323) 372-1207
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New US Passports (16 Years and older)
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To get a new US passport quickly, applicant must meet the following qualifications:
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-- Applicant is a US citizen over 16 years old AND;
-- Applicant has never had a U.S. Passport issued before OR;
-- Applicant was under 16 years old when most recent passport was issued OR;
-- Applicant has not had a U.S. Passport issued for over 5 years.
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New US Passport Process Overview
Applicant must gather documents listed below to take to an Acceptance Agent.
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-- An Acceptance Agent is a government employee who will verify the identity of the applicant.
-- Acceptance agents are at Post Offices and Court Houses. Click here to find an Acceptance Agent near you.
-- Applicant must indicate that he/she is using a "hand carry" service. The
--Acceptance Agent will have the applicant sign the application; seal documents in an envelope and return the sealed envelope.
Sealed envelope is forwarded to Sierra PVS for processing.
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Note: Passport applicants between the ages of 16 and 17 must appear with one parent to co-sign the application.For applicants under 16.
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Items Required for Acceptance Agent
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1.A |
Proof of Citizenship
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To prove your citizenship, you must have an original or certified copy of your birth certificate, naturalization papers or old passport.
If you do not have your Birth Certificate, please call us.
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Proof of Identity
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In order to prove your identity to the passport acceptance agent, you will be required to show a driver's license or state-issued identification issued more than six months ago. Official government or military picture identification, are also acceptable.
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DS-11 Application
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Click here to complete the DS-11
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1.D |
Passport Photos
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Two (2) identical passport photographs. Go to a passport photographer to have the photos taken. Homemade photos are not acceptable and most often causes a delay in passport issuance.
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Proof of Departure
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Submit a copy of your computer-generated itinerary or your ticket from an airline, travel agency, or online booking agency showing your departure from the U.S. FAX or photocopies are acceptable. Please include one copy inside the sealed envelope and one copy outside of the sealed envelope.
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Government Fees
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Two checks or money orders, one payable to U.S. Department of State for $170 and the second for $25 payable to the courthouse or post office (the acceptance agent fee).
Note: Please include your date of birth on the memo line of the check. Do not use starter checks for new bank accounts.
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Authorization Letter
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A letter of Authorization giving us the authority to submit your application and pick-up your passport when issued. Provide two originally-signed authorization letters - One copy should be inside the sealed envelope and one copy outside the sealed envelope.
Note: PLEASE SUBMIT 2 COPIES. Each copy MUST contain your original signature preferably in blue Ink. Fax or photo copies of your signature are unacceptable - both letters must be originally signed.
Click here to use our standard authorization letter
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Order Form and Payment
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Order Form
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You must complete the Order Form. Please print two copies of the confirmation page. Include one copy in the envelope you ship to us and keep one copy for your records.
Processing times are business days and do not include shipping time. Keep this in mind when placing your order. Orders are filled based on departure date. For example, a traveler leaving in 10 calendar days that selects 5 - 7 day service may experience fulfillment times of up to 11 calendar days including shipping.
CLICK HERE for Order Form
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Shipping Instructions
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 Only 10 minutes to Passport Agency to expedite your application!!
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Ship to:
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Sierra PVS
5455 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 2119
Los Angeles,CA 90036
323-372-1206
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FedEx
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*RECOMMENDED*
On the FedEx air bill, check the box in 4a "FedEx Priority Overnight"
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UPS
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The UPS Shipping Document must indicate "UPS Next Day Air". Any other type of UPS service is NOT acceptable.
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USPS
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For shipments via USPS Express Mail or other shipping providers, please follow the instructions carefully when completing the air bill.
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