Second US Passport

For Individuals who:

  • Have their most recent undamaged 10-year US passport,
  • Have a recent passport issued in their current name,
  • Have a most recent passport issued when they were 16 years old or older.

IMPORTANT: If their passport is damaged or mutilated, they must follow New Passport application procedures.

I. Existing Ten Year U.S. Passport

To apply for a 10-year passport book that is valid for at least six months or more, the passport must be in good condition and should never have been reported lost or stolen. If you have undergone a legal name change, please inform us.

II. Photo Requirements

One passport photo with a white background, measuring 2×2. Eyeglasses are not permitted in the photo.

Ensuring that your passport application is not delayed, it is crucial to carefully review the Photo Requirements. Rejected photos are the most common reason for passport processing delays.

To find a Photo Store near you, click here.

III. DS-82 Passport Application Form

Please follow the steps below to complete the form:

  1. Complete the DS-82 form online and print it.
  2. Make sure the required 2-D barcode is printed on the top left margin.
  3. Use two separate pages to print the form (not back to back).
  4. Sign the form with your original signature before meeting with an Acceptance Agent.
  5. Hand-written applications will not be accepted, so please avoid writing by hand.
  6. When printing the form, you may discard the instruction pages.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the departure date on the DS-82 matches the departure date on the travel itinerary or travel evidence.

IV. Authorization Letter

Complete one (1) Letter of Authorization with original signatures.

IMPORTANT: The Letter of Authorization (LOA) must be filled out and signed by the applicant in black ink. The LOA should be placed inside the Government envelope. The name of the courier company is required by the government and should be printed or written in black pen on the line above where you sign your name.

V. Second Passport Letter

You must include a signed letter explaining why you need a Second U.S. Passport. (Sample letter attached)

A Second Passport is valid for four years.

VI. Proof of Departure

Please provide a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency, a copy of your airline ticket, or a corporate letter if you’re traveling for business. The proof of departure should be within 2 weeks, unless you require a visa. In that case, the proof of departure can be within 4 weeks. Remember to attach two copies of the proof of departure to the outside of the sealed envelope and inside the FedEx envelope.

VII. US Government Fees

For adults, the payment to the US Department of State is $211.36. You can pay with a Bank Check or a Money Order. Make sure to print the name and birthdate of the applicant on the Memo Line of the Money Order or Bank Check. Personal Checks are not accepted. The $211.36 payment includes return Priority Mail to the address on your application, as well as Overnight Shipping and Tracking.

Please Note: If you are using the 2-5 Days Urgent Service in San Francisco, you can only write a $190 Personal Check to the US Department of State if your name and birthdate are printed on the check and match the information on your application. Otherwise, you must use a US Postal Money Order for $190. Print your name and birthdate on the Check or Money Order. Passports in San Francisco can be picked up at Will Call and will be shipped with FedEx for $50.00.

VIII. Call to Reserve a Courier, Make Payment, and Receive the Shipping Address

To reserve an appointment with a courier at the Passport Agency for your application, please call (800) 238-6662.

Payment must be made to 48Hour Passport by credit or debit card only. In order to reserve a time slot with the US Passport Agency, please provide your credit card information. Keep in mind that this payment is non-refundable, as the Passport Agency has limited reservations. Payment is required to secure your reservation and guarantee expedited service. It’s important to note that eligibility for a passport is determined by the US Passport Agency based on proof of citizenship and compliance with the provided instructions.

How quickly do you need your US Passport?

For urgent processing within 2-4 days (plus shipping time), the cost is $499, plus a $21 credit card processing fee.

For rush processing within 5-15 days (plus shipping time), the cost is $399, plus a $21 credit card processing fee.

For safe processing over 3 weeks (plus shipping time), the cost is $299, plus a $21 credit card processing fee.

Please be aware that processing and shipping times are based on business days. Additionally, the State Department and Government fees are not included in the prices mentioned above.

IX. FedEx Shipping

Here is the final checklist for what you need to Overnight FedEx:

  1. Passport
  2. One Passport Photo
  3. Signed and Completed DS-82 with a bar code on the top left margin
  4. Travel Evidence
  5. Bank Cashier’s Check or Money Order for $211.36 made out to the US Department of State – please print your name and birth date on the Bank Cashier’s Check or Money Order
  6. Letter of Authorization – make sure to sign it and write “48Hour Passport” above your signature on the line that says ‘enter courier company name’

IMPORTANT: Make sure to use the properly sized FedEx envelope or FedEx box to safely and securely ship your Sealed Government Envelope along with 3 copies.

For the shipping address to the 48Hour Passport courier and for shipping instructions for FedEx, please call (800) 238-­6662. DO NOT USE USPS or UPS.