Second Passport
Second Passport Instructions Checklist
Step 1.
DS-82 Application. Click here to complete: This application MUST be filled out online and printed correctly or it will be rejected by the Department of State. SIGN IT AND DATE IT!
Step 2.
Letter Of Second Passport Request. Click here to complete: Please download & print this form, fill it out and include this letter with the rest of your application documents.
Step 3.
Itinerary for Proof of Travel: The travel itinerary dates MUST match on the DS-82 and the Authorization Letter. Proof of travel includes official travel tickets, hotel reservations or travel documented on business or company letterhead. Two copies of the itinerary will be needed.
Step 4.
Two PROFESSIONAL Passport Photos: These must meet the government requirements including, but not limited to: 2x2 photo with a white background, no uniform, no head gear (i.e. -sun glasses, eye patches, hats or orthodontic apparatus.) You take your picture at CVS or Walgreens.
Step 5.
Current valid passport: You are required to present your primary passport with your application. If your current passport is within 1 year of expiration you will need to renew your passport before applying. If you are applying for renewal of second passport, you need to submit your current and expired secondary passport with your application.
Step 6.
Government Fees: A money order or check (not a starter or temporary check) in the amount of $170.00 if only ordering a passport book and $200.00 if ordering a passport book and a passport identification card. The correct spelling of the "pay to the order of" is US Department of State. DO NOT ABBREVIATE. The correct denomination spelling is One Hundred Seventy 00/100. Make a copy of the check to include in the Federal Express package outside the sealed envelope. If you choose TPS to buy a Money Order and pay the DS fee for you add $15 service fee.
Step 7.
Authorization Letter:
Format will be sent to you after the order is placed. This letter allows
TPS, Inc. to act on your behalf to procure your expedited passport.
The travel dates MUST match the DS-82 and the travel itinerary. Make
two copies of this Authorization Letter and the signature must be original
on both. On the Courier Company: please put the name of the company
that is on the Letterhead.
Please call us at: 1 (888) 343-1114 or
in Miami (305) 812-4294
Step 8.
Pay TPS Service Fee. Complete an Order Form and
print. Choose the service required to best meet your needs.
3 Business Days $295
5-7 Business Days $255
8-10 Business
Days $195
10-14 Business Days $115
Step 9.
FedEx: Proceed to FedEx with the documents and additional
copies. Place the required documents and the additional copies as well
as a copy of this completed checklist in the FedEx envelope and insert
the label provided in the plastic sleeve outside. It is pre-addressed
and pre-paid.
Important Note: Call
us before submitting your documents.
1 (888) 343-1114,
Miami: (305)
812-4294
Please Contact us before SHIPPING
Ship
to:
The Passport Station
5455 SW 8th Street Suite 220 - Miami, FL 33134
Coral Gables, FL 33134
FedEx – Drop
Off Locator
1 (888) 343-1114
Return Shipping
or Provide Pre-paid Air Waybill
Add $70.00
return shipping fee (FedEx) for First Overnight
Add $50.00
return shipping fee (FedEx) for Saturday Overnight
Add
$30.00 return shipping fee (FedEx) or provide pre-paid
air waybill.