Renewal

Passport Renewal Instructions Checklist

Step 1.

Application Form DS-82 Enter the form online.

Step 2.

Evidence of U.S. Citizenship. (Include one of the following):
• Naturalization certificate (original)
• Birth certificate (original)
• Certified copy of birth certificate
• A previous U.S. passport (expired over 5 years)

Step 3.

Two passport-size photographs (2×2) – Pictures available at CVS, Walgreens, etc…

Step 4.

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 5.

Current Identification

Primary Identification (One of the following):
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current Government Employee ID (city, state or federal)
• Current Military ID (military and dependents)

NOTE: Your Social Security Card does NOT prove your identity. The best form of ID is a valid driver license. If you submit out-of-state primary identification, you must present a second ID.

Step 6.

Evidence of Immediate Travel

Provide a copy of one of the following. (Applicant’s name must appear on the travel documentation):
• A copy of your round trip ticket indicating date of international travel or;
• A computer generated travel itinerary or e-ticket indicating date of international travel

Step 7.

Pay the Government Fees:

• One check or Money order payable to the Department of State for $170.00 for adults and $140.00 for minors under 16. If you choose TPS to buy a Money Order and pay the DS fee for you add $15 service fee.
• Second check or Money order for $25 payable to the U.S. POSTMASTER or the CLERK OF THE COURTS (which ever agent is chosen).

Important: Starter checks (checks without a pre-printed address) and 3rd party checks are not accepted

Step 8.

Please complete the Customer Information Form completely 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.

Ship your documents along with the Passport Station customer information form and fees.

You will place the signed application (DS-82), your expired passport, your 2 passport photos, the proof of departure, the letter of authorization, the government fees of$170.00, the Customer Information Form, and The Passport Station fees (if paying by money order) inside the shipping envelope (FedEx)

Ship Documents to:

Important Note: Call us before submitting your documents.
1 (888) 343-1114, Miami: (305) 812-4294

Please Contact us before SHIPPING (ONLY FEDEX COURIER)
Rush shipping to: The Passport Station
Fedex Hold at location 200 S Miami Ave, Miami Fl 33130

Other Correspondence: (NON RUSH)

The Passport Station
2332 Galiano Street, Suite 140. 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.
  

Step 10.

Ship Documents to:

Important Note: Call us before submitting your documents.
1 (888) 343-1114, Miami: (305) 812-4294


Please Contact us before SHIPPING
Rush shipping 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.