REPLACING A U.S. PASSPORT – NAME CHANGE

You may apply to change your name in your passport only if your name has been legally changed since your travel document was issued.

Important:

  • The ABC Passport Request Form and ABC Authorization Form must be included with every service request.
  • All signatures must be original. Digitally printed signatures are not accepted by the U.S. Department of State.
    1. Capitol Visa Services Authorization Letter — inside the sealed envelope (Letters of Authorization MUST have an original signature! Scanned, Faxed, or Photocopied letters are NOT accepted by the United States Passport Agency.)

IMPORTANT: Please make sure to select the top two boxes ON THE AUTHORIZATION LETTER in order to enable Capitol Visa Services to discuss with the Passport Agency any problems your application may have.

The Authorization Form MUST BE INSIDE the sealed envelope.

    1. Capitol Visa Services Customer Information Form — outside the sealed envelope.
    2. Recent passport photo (2 inches by 2 inches, color, plain light or white background, full front view of face. No Glasses.)
    3. Evidence of name change.
    4. Your current Passport.
    5. The US Passport Agency charges in the amount of $190.00 (Money Order payable to the U.S. Department of State.)
    6. ABC PASSPORT REQUEST FORM outside the sealed envelope
    7. ABC VISA & PASSPORT SVCS Service fee with the request form

Urgent Service

4-7 Business Days

$475

Expedited Service

2 weeks

$300

Routine Service

4-6 weeks

$225

    1. $35 to execute the application
  1. A self-addressed return mail-label (FedEx, UPS, USPS) to be used to convey the processed document(s) back to the applicant.

*Please be advised: If no return label is provided by the applicant, the following return postage fee may apply:

  • *Continental USA Only*
  • $55.00 FedEx 2nd Business Day
  • $75.00 FedEx Letter (Priority Overnight – up to three passports)
  • $75.00 FedEx Envelope (Priority Overnight – overweight package)
  • $75.00 FedEx Letter (Saturday Delivery)

 **We highly recommend using FedEx for all same day and rush applications**

APPLICANT WITH EXPIRED PASSPORT 5 YEARS AFTER EXPIRATION DATE:

Same as the above mentioned except the # 2 requirements (Original Birth Certificate) should be replaced by the Expired Passport (which is 15 years from the issuing date).

REQUIREMENTS FOR LOST OR STOLEN PASSPORT:

In addition to the above mentioned for an applicant who never held a US passport before from (1 to 10).

  1. A statement regarding your Lost or Stolen Passport
  2. Application form DS-64
    Minors who have been issued a five-year validity passport must always apply for a first-time passport. Children under the Age of 14 must submit in addition a DS-3053 form along with the following letter of authorization filled out by the parent or legal guardian.
 A Clerk of court/ or a Post Master: CLICK HERE TO FIND THE NEAREST LOCATION (form DSP-11) must be signed in front of a Clerk / or a Post Master and endorsed by them.

You must then request the Clerk or Postmaster that this application is placed in a sealed envelope, it should be only opened by the Passport Authorities.

Don’t open this envelope. Do not leave the envelope with the Clerk or a Postmaster.

Please write your complete name, date of birth, and departure date directly on the sealed envelope. Enclose the sealed envelope in a separate Federal Express envelope. (Please call FedEx at 1-800-463-3339 and specify priority first morning delivery on the air bill)

Please fill out the request form and send a copy to ABC VISA & PASSPORT SVCS along with the sealed envelope. The accuracy and the completion of this form will assist us to secure your passport in the timeliest manner.

US PASSPORT AGENCY CHARGES:

Regular Processing: $ 211.36 Minors (under 16): $ 179.53

Please forward all documents to our office:

MAILING ADDRESS:

ABC Visa and Passport Services 3321 SAINT JAMES PL,
Falls Church, VA 22042

EMAIL:

support@abc1visa.com

TOLL-FREE TEL:

877-729-4715

FAX:

202-299-9244

  1. Resource Section:

    Locate your nearest local acceptance agency for your DS-11 New Passport Application to seal your envelope!

    Be prepared to show your State ID or Driver’s License: Click here to locate your nearest local acceptance agent.

    Proof of U.S. Citizenship:
    When applying for a U.S. passport using form DS-11, you must include evidence of U.S. citizenship. All citizenship documents submitted will be returned to you.

    Primary evidence of U.S. citizenship includes an original certified birth certificate issued by a U.S. city, county, or state. Alternatively, an original or certified "long form" birth certificate from the Office of Vital Statistics, showing both parents' full names, with a raised seal is acceptable. Certified birth certificates lacking both parents' full names will not be considered as evidence of U.S. citizenship.

    • You can obtain a certified birth certificate from the Office of Vital Statistics in your state of birth or through an order.

    Hospital-issued birth certificates are NOT valid for applying for a U.S. Passport. Additionally, certified copies of birth certificates must meet specific requirements to be considered acceptable primary evidence of U.S. citizenship.

    • Applicant’s full name
    • Date of birth
    • Place of birth
    • Seal of issuing authority (raised, embossed, impressed, or multicolored)
    • Registrar’s signature
    • Date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office (must be within one year)

    If you’re unable to acquire a birth certificate meeting these standards, please review Secondary Evidence of U.S Citizenship.

    For those naturalized:

    • Original certificate of citizenship or FS-240, DS-1350 (certificate of birth abroad)
    • Original certificate of Naturalization