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Second Valid US Passport
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Need Passport Help? (323) 372-1207
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To obtain a Second Valid US Passport quickly, applicant must meet the following qualifications:
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-- Applicant has US passport in his or her possession, AND;
-- Applicant's passport was issued within the past 15 years AND;
-- Applicant was 16 years or older when passport was issued.
-- Applicant's passport is not damaged.
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Second Valid US Passport Process Overview
Applicant must gather documents listed below including original name change documents to send to us for processing.
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Gather Items to Send to Us
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Your Passport
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Send Sierra PVS your current 10 year Passport. We will return your current 10 year Passport along with your new Second Valid Passport, which will be valid for 2 years. The new 2 year Passport will have a different Passport number.
If you do not have your Passport, you will need to apply for
Replacing a Lost or Stolen Passport
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Passport Photos
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You will be required to submit two (2) identical passport photographs. Photographs must be taken by a passport photographer. Home made photos are not acceptable and most often cause a delay in passport issuance.
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DS-82 Application (online Application)
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Click on the link at the bottom of this section (Section D) to create a DS-82 Application for Passport by Mail.
Print all pages of the DS-82 form, including the instructions, so that each page is printed only on one side of the paper. Do not print on both sides of any sheet of paper.
You must sign the completed DS-82 on the last page of the DS-82 form.
Click here to complete the DS-82 Application for Passport by Mail.
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Government Fees
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A check or money order made payable to "U.S. Department of State" for $170. This fee may also be paid online via credit card when filling out our online order form below.
NOTE: If paying by check:
Please include your date of birth on the memo line of the check. Starter checks for new bank accounts are NOT acceptable.
Although it is recommended that your check have your name pre-printed on it, if submitting a business check or someone else's check, make sure to include your name, address and date of birth on the check. Money orders must contain your information on them.
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Letter of Authorization & Declaration
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A letter of Authorization gives us the authority to submit your application and pick-up your passport when issued.
NOTE: PLEASE SUBMIT 2 COPIES. Each copy MUST contain your original signature. Fax or photo copies of your signature are NOT acceptable - both letters must contain original signatures.
Click here for the Letter of Authorization.
The Declaration Letter is a form letter from you to the US government explaining why you are requesting a second valid passport.
Declaration Letter Click Here
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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.
If you are unable to provide a trip itinerary, we can still assist you without one. It may take one or two additional days to process your request.
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Passport Photos
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You will be required to submit two (2) identical passport photographs. Photographs must be taken by a passport photographer. Homemade photos are not acceptable and most often cause a delay in passport issuance.
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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 for ORDER FORM
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Shipping Instructions
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 Only 10 min away from the LA Passport Agency to expedite your application!!
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Ship to:
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Sierra Passport & Visa Service
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"
Do NOT ship "First Overnight." This will delay the delivery of your package.
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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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