Child Mutilated Passport Title

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STEP 1 - Gather U.S. Passport Application Documents

A. COMPLETE PASSPORT APPLICATION (Form DS-11)

The DS-11 Application should be completed but NOT signed. You must sign the application in front of an authorized government agent (detailed instructions will follow in Step 2).

B. PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP

A Certified Official Birth Certificate issued by city, county or state is required. Birth Certificate must have a file number and registrar’s signature.

*No photocopies, hospital copies or notarized copes will be accepted by the passport office.

C. PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION FROM BOTH PARENTS

One parent must be present at the local Acceptance Agent (detailed instructions will follow in Step 2) with the child. You must show an original form of ID to the Acceptance Agent for identification purposes, but they will also require a copy of identification for the U.S. Passport Agency package (detailed instructions will follow in Step 2):

  • State issued driver's license (issued over 6 months prior) OR
  • Military ID with a photo (must be valid) OR
  • U.S. Passport (any issue date) OR
  • U.S. Greencard (any issue date)

D. PARENTAL CONSENT

Important - If the child is under the age of 16:

  • both parents must appear at the AA (detailed instructions will follow in Step 2) to sign the application for passport. OR
  • One parent appears, signs, and submits second parent's written Statement of Consent Form (notarized with signature) authorizing passport issuance for the child. OR
  • Only one parent needs to appear if that parent can prove they have sole custody to apply for the child

All applicants under the age of 16 need to be present when visiting the AA (detailed instructions will follow in Step 2).

E. TWO (2) IDENTICAL PASSPORT PHOTOS

2 Passport photos provided on premises for $9.00. (Our low rate)

F. MUTILATED PASSPORT

Include the damaged passport.

G. PROOF OF TRAVEL

You must provide a copy of one of the following:

  • Copy of round trip airline tickets, reservations, e-tickets, cruise tickets
  • Printed itinerary showing travel plans to a foreign destination
  • If this is a business trip, a business letter signed by your employer on company letterhead requesting an expedited passport from the passport agency is needed. Click here for a sample business letter.
H. LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION

This is the release letter authorizing It's Easy, Inc. to submit the paperwork and collect the passport on your behalf. This Authorization Letter (PDF) must be printed, signed and dated by the applicant.

I. IT'S EASY, INC. ORDER FORM

All applicants must complete and submit the It's Easy Order Form (PDF). The form gives our company information which is used to help accurately process your passport order.

J. SERVICE FEES

1. Government Fees

  • Make one check or money order payable to "US Department of State" for $120.00 (government processing fee)
    • Write your date of birth on the check
    • Starter Checks and 3rd Party checks are UNACCEPTABLE
    • This check should be placed into a sealed, government envelope
  • Cash or money order for $25.00, for your acceptance agent.

2. It's Easy, Inc. Service Fee & Return Shipping Fee

    The It's Easy, Inc. Service fee can be paid by Money Order, Company or Personal Checks (no starter checks). Choose one service below.

    • $35 - Non Rush Mailout Processing
    • $100 - 1 Week Processing
    • $150 - 4 Days Processing
    • $175 - 2 Days Processing
    • $250 - Next Day Early Pickup

    For return shipping of your passport, choose one of the following:

    • A prepaid, filled in airbill from either Federal Express, UPS or DHL
    • Include $25 for overnight delivery
    • $30 for Saturday delivery
    • $35 for First Overnight delivery

Step 2 - Application Authorized by Acceptance Agent

    A. GETTING YOUR APPLICATION(S) AUTHORIZED

    All first time or new applicants need to have their applications authorized by local government officials called Acceptance Agents (AA). Bring all of the documents listed above to a Passport Acceptance Facility and notify the agent you are using an expediting service to "hand carry" your application. As stated, please present all above listed items to the Acceptance Agent for approval. You will then sign the passport application form in the presence of the Acceptance Agent who will witness your signature and select the following items from the above list to place in an envelope.

    1. Application Form DS-11
    2. Two passport photos
    3. Proof of citizenship
    4. Proof of Identity
    5. Proof of Travel
    6. A copy of Parents Identification
    7. Consent letter from absent parent (if applicable)
    8. Mutilated Passport
    9. Letter of Authorization
    10. The $120.00 check to "U.S. Department of State" + $25 Fee for the Acceptance Agent.

    After your documents are verified and you have signed Application Form DS-11, the AA will seal the DS-11, photos, proof of citizenship, travel documents, letter of authorization and the $120.00 check in an envelope marked "To be Opened by U.S. Passport Office Only". $25 Fee for the Acceptance Agent, cash or money order accepted.

    DO NOT OPEN this sealed envelope or the application will be INVALID.

    IMPORTANT ITEMS

    • Make sure the agent returns the sealed envelope to you. If the agent does not feel at ease about releasing the envelope, suggest that he/she refer to page 31 or 44 of their Passport Agent's Manual, "Hand-carrying of Executed Applications".
    • If the acceptance agent does not include all of the documents in the sealed envelope, be sure to send the remaining items to our office.
    • The envelope must be delivered to the passport agency within 5 business days of the date the application is sealed.
    • DO NOT SEAL the PAYMENT to It's Easy, Inc. or the It's Easy, Inc. Order Form.

    B. PREPARING ENVELOPE

    On the outside of the "AA Sealed Envelope write the following:

    1. Applicant Name (Last Name, First Name)
    2. Date of Birth
    3. Departure Date
    4. Your Contact Number(s)

    *If there is more than one application in the envelope be sure to write each applicants name and date of birth.

Step 3 - Ship Documents to It's Easy, Inc.

    Ship the following via Fedex, UPS, or DHL only:

  • The government sealed envelope from the Acceptance Agent
  • Payment for the expediting + shipping fees to "It's Easy, Inc."
  • It's Easy, Inc. Order Form

Please ship your package via Fedex Priority Overnight, UPS Next Day, DHL Next Day 10:30 am or DHL Same Day service only. Do not use U.S. Postal Service Express Mail to ship the items listed above.

Ship everything to:

It's Easy Inc.
Attn: Passport Department
30 Rockefeller Plaza
 New York, NY 10112
Concourse Level

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