Passport Renewal
If you are a U.S. citizen planning to take an international trip soon—whether traveling across the ocean by airplane to Frankfurt, driving across the border to Niagara Falls or taking a cruise to Cozumel—it’s important to check the validity and condition of your passport to ensure you have the proper travel documents needed to successfully complete your journey. Many countries require you to have a passport that does not expire within six months from your date of entry and have at least two blank visa pages (Note: endorsement pages found in the back of your passport do not count as visa pages).
If your current passport does not meet the requirements for travel, then you will need to renew it. Please be aware that you cannot “renew” your adult (10-year) passport if it has expired more than five years ago; has been lost or damaged; or your name has changed. If you are not able to renew your passport, then you will apply for a “new” passport by appearing in front of a passport acceptance facility to have your identity verified. In either case, you will receive a new passport number, and if you are enrolled in the Trusted Traveler program (Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, etc), you will update this information on the Department of Homeland Security website.
Why Choose Visa Supply?
Renewing your passport is easy: You just need to have new photos made, fill out the application form, and mail it off to the U.S. Passport Agency (along with your old passport). Although the process is rather straightforward, many people do make mistakes, causing added delays and frustration. Our job as a private service is to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly to the U.S. Passport Agency. We take your application directly to the Passport Agency by delivering it by hand to the actual government agent, and then we retrieve your new passport from the agent once it has been issued. This method allows us to obtain passports quickly and bypasses the postal service, where packages are sometimes lost or slow to arrive. Even if you decide not to use our services, just give us a call and we will be happy to explain your options for renewing your passport.
Top 5 FAQ’s and Search Terms
1) How to Renew Your Passport?
If you are a U.S. citizen trying to renew your adult passport that expired less than 5 years ago and has not been damaged, you can complete the application online and then ship all the necessary documents by mail to the US Passport Agency address listed in the instructions. Here is the link to the application: https://pptform.state.gov/ If you are trying to renew your passport quickly and are traveling within 14 days, you can also schedule an appointment with the nearest Passport Agency and apply in person. There is also the option of using a private service company (like Visa Supply) to help you with this process. Please read more about this topic on our company blog: https://www.visasupply.com/passports-and-visas-101/post/passport-renewal-in-atlanta
2) What is Fastest Way to Renew My Passport?
The fastest way to renew your passport is to schedule an appointment with the nearest Passport Agency and apply in person, however, keep in mind that you must show proof you are traveling within 14 days. Here is the link to find the list of Passport Agency locations in the United States: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/passport-agencies.html If you are not traveling within 14 days, your next best option is to call our company and let us help you with this process. We can get your passport renewed in about one week.
3) Passport Renewal Near Me
If you are trying to renew an adult passport that expired less than 5 years ago, just visit your neighborhood post office where you can fill out the renewal application (Form DS-82) and mail the application materials directly to the Passport Agency address listed in the instructions on the form. Keep in mind, however, that many post office locations do not take passport photos so you should stop at a retail store such as a Walgreens or CVS to have photos made before visiting the post office. And some post office locations may not have Form DS-82 available, so it’s best to complete the form online before visiting the post office. Here is the link to the form:https://pptform.state.gov/
4) Passport Renewal Fee
The passport renewal fee paid to the government using their standard 10-week service is $130, and $190 for their expedited 6-week service. Please note that Visa Supply charges a service fee in addition to the government fee if you choose to use our company’s services. Our fees range in price from $300 - $700 depending on how quickly you need a passport.
5) US Passport Renewal for Minor
Renewing a passport for a minor (someone under the age of 18) requires an appearance at a passport acceptance facility. Please review the article published on our blog that explains this process: https://www.visasupply.com/passports-and-visas-101/post/how-to-obtain-a-child-passport-in-atlanta
