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First Time Passport
Minor 
-under 16 years of age
*please see the additional info section below*

YOU CAN USE THIS PROCESS IF:
> The minor is applying for the first time or the most recent passport has expired or the most recent passport of the minor has been lost or stolen

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WALK-IN AND SHIPPING ADDRESS
4301 N. Fairfax Drive
 Suite 104
Arlington, Virginia 22203


Customer Service
Mon- Fri 10:00 am - 5:00pm
Office 703-524-1808
Toll Free 1-855-559-VISA(8472)



**if you are Local, stop by our office and we will help you put together the documents listed below and we will assist you in getting the appointment to get your signature witnessed**

GATHER YOUR DOCUMENTS:

1. Evidence of Citizenship

Submit one of the following:

  • Original Birth Certificate (must have the raised seal, embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal AND registrars signature and date the certificate was filed)
All birth certificates must have the full name of both parents
  • Original Naturalization Certificate
  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad

    AND(if applicable)
  • Expiring or Expired Passport
If the most recent passport has been lost or stolen, you must report it on the DS-11 application



Do you need to order your birth certificate?  Follow this link:   http://www.vitalchek.com/

**processing time varies from state to state, please plan accordingly**


2. Photograph

One recent passport type photo, in color, on photo paper, front view and with a white background
- Size  2x2
photo_composition___1_.pdf
File Size: 217 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

3. Passport Application Form

DS-11 - Follow the link and complete your application online.  It will generate a pdf application, print 2 copies

https://pptform.state.gov/?Submit2=Complete+Online+%26+Print


Do not sign the application, on Step 9, you will need to take the documents to get your signature witnessed and envelope sealed.

Please make sure that you use a high quality quality printer and the resolution on the printer is of good quality​

4. Travel Itinerary

Itinerary from your airline or travel agency indicating the following
- Applicants Name
- Dates of
travel(to and from country)












5. Letter of Authorization(LOA)

Please print the LOA and sign it with blue ink.  This letter is an authorization in which you authorize us to process your passport.


-At least one parent must sign the letter of authorization
letter_of_authorization.pdf
File Size: 625 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

6. Identification 
Front and Back copy of both parents government issued identifications.

-It should be the same identification used to get your signature witnessed


7. Statement of Consent

Should one of the parents/legal guardian not be available to get their signature witnessed at the Post Office or Clerk of the Court, an original statement of consent must be presented.

 -The statement of consent must be signed in front of a notary and a clear copy(front and back) of the valid identification used to notarize the document must be included
ds3053.pdf
File Size: 3203 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Exceptions for the need of a Statement of Consent

- The birth certificate only lists the mothers name

- An original death certificate of either parent/legal guardian

- An original court order specifying SOLE CUSTODY of applying parent or legal guardian

Original documents must have the original court stamp certifying that it is a true copy of the original on file with the court

The US Department of State has the right to request additional documents in special circumstances.

Special Circumstances
In case the non-applying parent cannot be locate please download and fill out the following form in detail. 
ds-5525_statement_of_special_circumstances.pdf
File Size: 43 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

8. Passport Work Order
The work order is our internal form that
includes your basic info as well as your travel and shipping specifics

This form can be handwritten.

Download Form here:
2024_sc_passport_work_order_copy.pdf
File Size: 478 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

9. Where to get your signature witnessed?
Follow the link below and enter your zip code for the nearest facility.

http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/





DO NOT LEAVE THE DOCUMENTS WITH THE CLERK

Get your signature witnessed and Envelope Sealed


MINORS MUST BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT AT THE TIME PARENTS/LEGAL GUARDIANS ARE GETTING THEIR SIGNATURE WITNESSED


***call ahead, some require appointments***

WHAT DOES IT MEAN AND WHY SHOULD I GET MY SIGNATURE WITNESSED?

  • This is a requirement from the US Department of State.  When you gather your documents and take them to the Post Office or Clerk of the Court, they are verifying that you presented yourself and that you signed your application in front of them. They will use your identification to verify that you are the same person that is standing in front of them and that your picture is a true likeness of yourself.  The clerks have been formally trained to witness your signature therefore they will review all the documents and once signed, they will seal the documents inside an envelope. 
  • You must immediately overnight the sealed envelope to us using a traceable method. Once sealed, the envelope expires therefore you must send it right away.

Please call us as the hand-carry program is on hold at the moment.

FEES

Processing Time    

7-10 business days 
**based on availability of submission


4-7 weeks



Shipping

Fedex Standard Overnight

Fedex First Overnight

Fedex Saturday Delivery

SC Fee

$400.00


​

$250.00





​$75.00

$125-150

varies

Government Fee

$175.00-250.00
includes US Dept of State Fee AND Execution Fee


  • At the Post Office or Clerk of the Court, you will pay the government fees. Govt fee will go inside the sealed envelope in form of a money order or personal check.  An additional $35.00 will be paid to them as the execution fee.  
  • When you download the "Passport Work Order," there will be a space to include your payment information. We accept VISA, MASTER CARD, AMEX, and US Postal Money Order as form of payment.  We will send you an itemized invoice along with your passport. 

CHECKLIST
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Gather the Documents
  1. Evidence of Citizenship
  2. Photo
  3. DS-11
  4. Travel Itinerary
  5. Letter of Authorization- signed by at least one parent
  6. Parents Identification Copy- Both Parents
  7. Statement of Consent(if applicable)
  8. Govt Fee


Make a copy of the documents listed above.

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Take your documents to the Post Office or Clerk of the Court to get your Envelope Sealed

1. You get this once you get your signature witnessed
2. Do not forget to take the minor with you


IMPORTANT NOTE: Some clerks do not include all documents inside the sealed envelope, anything left out, we ask that you please send to us and we will staple the paperwork to the outside of the envelope for submission.

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Inside Fedex/UPS/DHL Envelope
  1. Sealed Envelope
  2. Passport Work Order
  3. Copy of contents inside the sealed envelope
  4. Return Airbill(if applicable)


Ship to:
SC- Passport and Visa 
4301 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 104
Arlington, Virginia 22203

 Once we receive your package, we will hand carry the package to the Washington Passport Agency  (Should we need additional clarification or documents, you can be sure that we will contact you).


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • As a general rule, US Dept of State has the right to request more documents or request an in-person interview.   Due to unexpected computer issues the US Department of State may increase their processing time without notice. Certain passport holders may result in additional processing time, this is determined by the US Department of State.. SC-Passport and Visa  is not responsible for US Department of State delays or acts of nature.
  

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Corporate Responsibility
    • SC Blog
  • Passports
    • First Time Passport- Adult (16 yrs and older)
    • First Time Passport-Minor (under 16 yrs of age)
    • Passport Renewal- Adult
    • Adding Pages- Passport
    • Name Change/Amendment- Passport
    • Lost/Stolen- Passport
    • 2nd Valid- Passport
    • Damage/Mutilated-Passport
    • Official/Diplomatic Passport
  • Visas
  • Legalizations
  • Contact Us