Procedure
Apply via Agent
Apply In-Person:
- Application form is available in the U.S. Consulate or Embassy Contact link
- Application is also available in the following Application form
- Applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
- Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
- The fee for this procedure has been mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
- Concerned authorities will look into the application form and submitted documents before providing an approval.
- Approval will be provided within 6 -11 weeks.
- If the approval has not been given within 6-11 weeks, the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.
Apply Online
- Application is available in the following Link
- Applicant must provide all information necessary for application procedure.
- Finally, applicant has to click on “Submit” button.
- Application Status can be check in the following link
- The fee for this procedure has been mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
- Applicants must print out the form and submit it in person or by mail.
- After getting approval from concerned authorities, passport will be provided within 6 - 11 weeks.
Apply by Mail
- Application is available in the following Link
- Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
- Take a new Passport size photo.
- Place signed form, passport size photo, previously issued passport, and fee for the procedure in an envelope.
- The fee for this procedure has been mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
- Mail the envelope to the appropriate office. Office mentioned in the “Office Locations & contacts” section of this page.
Required Documents
The lists of the documents that are necessary for application process are:
- Application form
- Proof of U.S citizenship
- Proof of identity
- Name change Documents (if applicable)
- Passport size photo
Office Locations & Contacts
Location: Alabama
Mailing Address:
National Passport Processing Centre
Post Office Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155
Expedited Service (Additional fee applies. For any state or Canada):
Write "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the mailing envelope.
National Passport Processing Centre
Post Office Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955
Physical Address:
325 Kirkbride Ln
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
35401
Phone: 2053482054
Contact link
Passport Agencies Link
Us Passport Office Link
Eligibility
- The applicants had to be at least 16 years old and above.
- Normal wear and tear Passport
- The applicant wants to change the name after marriage.
- The passport was issued within the last 15 years.
Fees
- Passport Book -$130
- Passport Card -$30
- Passport Book & Card -$160
- Expedited service costs an additional -$60
Validity
- The US Passport has ten years Validity Period.
Documents to Use
Sample Documents
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Processing Time
- The Processing time for this procedure is 6-11 weeks.
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
Instructions
- Only applicants who meet the following statement can apply through mail:
- The passport in possession to submit with the application.
- Undamaged other than normal tear and bear.
- Was issued with the current name.
Required Information
The information needed to be filled in the application form are listed below:
- Name of the Applicant
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Email
- Primary Contact Phone Number
- Mailing Address
- City
- State
- Zip code
- Country
- U.S Passport information
- Height
- Hair colour
- Eye Colour
- Occupation
- Occupation
- Emergency contact
- Travel plans
- Permanent address
Need for the Document
- A passport is an essential travel document for anyone travelling abroad.
- For more details to apply for a passport Link
- Apply Outside the United States Link
Other uses of the Document/Certificate
- Passport also serves as a valid form of identification.
External Links
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Others
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