New Passport
Whether your passport expired years ago or you’ve never had a passport, everyone will need to apply for a new US passport. For new US passport services in Chicago, choose Chicago Passport & Visa Services.
- You must be applying for the first time.
- Your previous passport was issued more than 15 years ago.
- Your previous passport was issued when you were under the age of 16.
- Do not sign the application until instructed to do so.
- A personal check or money order made payable to the “US Department of State” in the amount of $190.00.
- If you are applying for a US passport with regular services, the check should be made out in the amount of $190.00. Follow this link for the state fee.
- Temporary/starter checks or checks without a name or address will NOT be accepted.
Chicago Passport & Visa Services fees will be applied in addition to the government fees.
Passport Renewal
Renew your passport in Chicago with Chicago Passport & Visa Services. We offer emergency and rush passport services, so if you’re looking to expedite your passport, we have all the same-day solutions for you.
Your US Passport can only be renewed if ALL these conditions are met.
- You still have your US passport in your possession.
- Your previous US passport was issued when you were 16 years or over.
- Your previous US passport was issued no more than 15 years ago.
- Your US passport is undamaged.
- Do not sign the application until instructed to do so.
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.
If you are processing your passport application with rush or regular mail, fill out two letters of authorization and Service Order Forms and send it along with the required supporting documents.
- Personal check or money order made payable to the “US Department of State” in the amount of $190.00.
- If you are applying for a US passport with regular services, the check should be made out in the amount of $190.00. Follow this link for the state fee.
- Temporary/starter checks or checks without a name or address will NOT be accepted.
Chicago Passport & Visa Services fees will be applied in addition to the government fees.
Child Passport
Since a child’s passport cannot be renewed, a minor will have to apply for a new one each time. If the child is 16 years or older, they can apply for a new adult passport.
- Applicants must be under the age of 16.
- All children, including newborns, must have their own passport.
- An appearance by both parents and the minor at a passport acceptance office is required and is a mandatory step of your child’s passport order. If only one parent can appear, a special letter of consent (form DS-3053) must be completed and notarized along with the copy of the parent’s ID.
- Do not sign the application until instructed to do so.
- Both parents’ driver’s licenses with photo or passport.
- A personal check or money order made payable to the “US Department of State” in the amount of $160.00 (expedite processing).
- If you are applying for a US passport with regular services, the check should be made out to the “US Department of State” in the amount of $160.00. Follow this link for the state fee.
- Temporary/starter checks or checks without name and address will NOT be accepted.
Chicago Passport & Visa Services fees will be applied in addition to the government fees.
Lost Passport
If your passport is lost, stolen, or damaged, you should replace it quickly. Chicago Passport & Visa Services offers lost passport renewal solutions so you have a replacement passport in time for your next trip. Also, canceling a lost passport quickly ensures it can’t be used if it falls into the wrong hands.
Lost passports are considered by the passport agency to be very serious. The loss stays on your record, so we encourage you to make every effort to find your passport even after a new passport is issued. When, or if, you find the old passport, it is important to return both passports to the US Passport Service to have the lost passport removed from your record.
- Do not sign the application until instructed to do so.
- Applicant needs to submit a completed DS-64 Lost or Stolen Form.
- You’ll need to make sure you give details on your efforts to recover your lost passport.
- A personal check or money order made payable to the “US Department of State” in the amount of $170.00.
- If you are applying for a US passport with regular services, the check should be made out to the “US Department of State” in the amount of $110.00.
- Temporary/starter checks or checks without a name or address with NOT be accepted.
Chicago Passport & Visa Services fees will be applied in addition to the government fees.
Passport Name Change
Passports must reflect the correct name of the passport holder. Therefore, it’s essential that you receive a new passport due to marriage, divorce, adoption, or other legal reasons from Chicago Passport & Visa Services.
In order to change the name on your passport, you must have an original court-ordered name change and an original marriage certificate or divorce decree. You must go through a US passport renewal process in order to change your name.
- Do not sign the application until instructed to do so.
Please provide the original court document that changes your name. For example, marriage certificate, divorce, or legal name change document.
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.
If you are processing your passport application with rush or regular mail, fill out two letters of authorization and Service Order Forms and send them along with the documents.
- A personal check or money order made payable to the “US Department of State” in the amount of $170.00.
- If you are applying for a US passport with regular services, the check should be made out to the “US Department of State” in the amount of $110.00.
- Temporary/starter checks or checks without a name or address will NOT be accepted.
Chicago Passport & Visa Services fees will be applied in addition to the government fees.
Second Limited Passport
US citizens are allowed to have two different passports: a normal 10-year passport and a second limited passport. Second limited passports allow holders to travel internationally while processing a US visa. With these specific passports, holders can also travel to countries that don’t allow entry to people to visit if their normal passport has stamps from enemy countries.
- Do not sign the application until instructed to do so.
Second Limited Passport Statement
- You must submit a completed and signed statement of second limited passport.
If you are traveling on business and requesting a second limited passport, you must provide a valid reason for a second limited passport on company letterhead.
- A personal check or money order made payable to the “US Department of State” in the amount of $170.00.
- Temporary/starter checks or checks without a name or address will NOT be accepted.
Chicago Passport & Visa Services fees will be applied in addition to the government fees.
Additional Requirements for US Passports
- Photo should be 2” x 2” on a white background.
- Photo should not be older than one month.
- You must submit your current undamaged passport.
- The expired passport will be returned to you along with the new passport.
Please 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.
- A certified copy of birth certificate that has the registrar’s raised, embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal.
- Valid driver’s license or state ID.
- Government identification or valid military identification.
- Fully completed letter of authorization to authorize Chicago Passport & Visa Services to do the service for you.
- Please fill out the form and bring it to our office with all the required supporting documents.
To apply for a new passport, you must come to our office in person. After completing all the required paperwork, you will be sent to a passport acceptance facility. There, they will put all your paperwork, including your check and original documents, in a sealed package and hand it back to you, which then needs to be dropped off at our office to start the process.
Contact Us for Various Chicago Passport Services
Chicago Passport & Visa Services offers a full scope of US passport services right at our office. From passport photos to filling out the required documents, we have the solutions for you.
Contact or visit us today.