BY MAIL: New or First Time Passport

The following information pertains to those applying by mail only. If you will coming to our office in person, click here.

For a new passport you will have to take all documents to an acceptance facility before mailing it to our office. An acceptance facility is an office authorized by the US Dept. of State to execute your application for passport expediting service, you will sign your application in front of them and they will charge $25 fee. They will put all of your documents in an envelope and seal it up (DO NOT OPEN THE ENVELOPE AFTER). There is only a selected office you can go, but we will assist you on finding one.

CALL OUR OFFICE BEFORE SENDING DOCUMENTS.

How to Apply

Please note:
  • Do not sign the application until instructed to do so.
  • You must provide a Social Security number, if you have been issued one, in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2714a and 22 C.F.R 51.60(f)

To obtain a new passport or a first time passport, you must provide an original or a certified copy of one of the following:

  • Certified birth certificate (long form, not abstract).
  • Consulate Report of Birth Abroad Certificate.
  • Naturalization Certificate.
  • The long form birth certificates must be issued by 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 and has embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal of registrar.
  • If you do not meet the requirements view Secondary Evidence of US Citizenship.
  • To order a Certified Copy of your birth certificate, click here.
  • If you have ever had a US Passport and currently do not have proof of US citizenship, please request for a file search. Click here to request for a file search.

Minors (16 years of age, or below):

  • Certified birth certificate (long form, not abstract) is required.
  • Previous passport (if available).
  • Passport photo services available at our offices.
  • Must be 2″ x 2″ on a white background.
  • Photo must not be older than one month.

Payable to “US Department of State”.

  • Adult: $170
  • Child: $140
  • If you have a copy of your itinerary or ticket, please include it.
  • If you do not have a travel itinerary or a ticket, please call us.
  • Check the first two boxes only, leave the third box blank.
  • Please do not fill out the courier company name until you call us!

Only one letter of authorization must be included in your package. The second letter of authorization must

You will only need one letter of authorization in this package. The second letter of authorization must be sent along with your package after being sealed by the acceptance facility.

For minors (16 years of age, or below), the letters of authorization must be signed by both parents.

If you are processing your passport application with us by mail, please fill out the service order form and send it along with the documents.

In the event that you changed your name due to marriage or divorce, you will need to bring in a certified copy of your marriage certificate or a court decree that shows your name change.

Passport Fees & Processing Times

Government Expedite Fees must be paid by cashiers check or money order, payable to “US Department of State”.

Service Fees
First Time Passport $190.00 + $35.00 Execution Fee
Passport Renewal $190.00
Lost/Stolen/Mutilated Passport $190.00 + $35.00 Execution Fee
Child / Minor (Under 16) $160.00 + $35.00 Execution Fee
Second Passport $190.00
Limited Validity $190.00
Passport Card without passport book (Adult) $90.00
Passport Card with passport book (Adult) $190.00 +$30.00
Passport Card without passport book (Child) $75.00
Passport Card with passport book (child) $160.00 + $15.00
Name Change (Less than 1 year since passport was issued) $60.00
Name Change (More than 1 year since passport was issued) $190.00

Emergency Replacement Passport dependent upon application type.

  • Limited Validity Replacement Passport dependent upon application type.
  • Sameday Passport visa offers clients the ability to pay everything by debit card, cash or check and we will obtain the money order for an additional fee of $10.00.

Total Fees

Government Fees + Sameday Passport Expedite Fees + Return FedEx Shipping Fees = Total Fees

Optional Service.  We only return passports using FedEx.

Service Fees
Priority Overnight Delivery $29.00
First Overnight (8:30 AM) $69.00
Saturday Delivery $42.00
  • You can include a prepaid return air bill in which case you will not be charged.
  • You can provide a FedEx account number and we will generate the air bill – an additional fee of $5 will be charged to your work order.

Total Fees

Government Fees + Sameday Passport Expedite Fees + Return FedEx Shipping Fees = Total Fees

Visit Us
1420 N Cooper St
Suite 108
Arlington, TX 76011

Call Us
(469) 567-8789
Arlington Office Number

Email Us
arl@samedaypassport-visa.com