Eligibility Requirements

If you have a valid U.S. passport book and you meet several requirements, you may be eligible for a second book. A second passport book is valid for four years or less. The new passport will include the same personal information as your other passport.

Examples of cases when we may issue a second passport book include:

A foreign country will deny a visa or entry to you because your passport has stamps showing travel to certain countries. Example: an Israeli visa, or entry or exit stamp in some countries in the Middle East.
You need visas for several countries on an ongoing basis because of frequent international travel. Example: you work for an international airline or a multinational company.
You need a U.S. passport for urgent travel, and a foreign country delayed your application for a visa or cannot process it in time for your travel.
When you need:
A special validation for travel to a restricted country or area.
To prevent the cancelation of a valid passport that has a valid visa.
To change an endorsement on your passport book in emergency circumstances.
More endorsements, but they do not fit on the endorsement page.

NOTE: You cannot obtain a second passport card.

For individuals 16 years of age and older:

You have your most recent undamaged 10-year US passport.
Your recent passport was issued in your current name.
Your most recent passport was issued when you were 16 years old or older.

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1. Second U.S. Passport

Must be a 10-year passport book good for at least six months or more. The passport must be in good condition and can never have been reported lost or stolen. Please let us know if you have a legal name change.

2. Photo Requirements

One color passport photo (2×2 with white background).
Click here for Photo Requirements Eyeglasses are not allowed.
Read the Photo Requirements! "Rejected Photos" are the top reason for Passports being delayed.
Locate a Passport Photo Store near you.

3. Passport Application Form

Complete One (1) DS-82 passport renewal form .

Form must be completed online, generating a required 2-D barcode on the top left margin, and printed on two pages (not double sided), and signed by the applicant. Instructions pages may be discarded.

The passport office will not accept hand-written DS-82 applications.
Match the departure date on the DS-82 with the departure date on the travel itinerary or travel evidence.

4. Letter of Authorization

Complete one (1) Letter of Authorization with original signatures.

IMPORTANT: The Letter of Authorization (LOA) must be filled out and signed by the applicant and in black ink. The courier company name is required by the government and should be printed or written in black pen on the line above where you sign your name.

5. Second Passport Letter

Complete a signed and dated statement explaining why you need a second passport book.

A Second Passport is valid for four years.

6. Travel Itinerary

Proof of Travel departure must be within 2 weeks unless you need a visa (then proof of departure can be within 4 weeks).
Flight itinerary (computer generated) from the airline or a travel agency, copy of airline ticket, or a corporate letter for business travel. If you are traveling by land or sea to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean, you can provide a hotel reservation, cruise tickets, or international car insurance.

Print ONE (1) copy of proof of departure.

One copy of the proof of departure should be inside the FedEx envelope.

7. U.S. Government Fees

Include a U.S. Postal Money Order or Bank Cashier's Check for $190 payable to the U.S. Department of State.

Print name and birthdate on the memo line. No Personal Checks.

Please note: "U.S. Department of State" must not be abbreviated.

8. Call PassportExpress.us to Reserve a Courier, make Payment

Call (888) 442-4465 to Reserve a Passport Courier Appointment at the Passport Agency for your Application.

Payment To Passport Express by credit/debit card only.

Please provide your credit card to reserve a passport courier time slot with the US Passport Agency – this is nonrefundable, the Passport Agency has limited reservations. Payment is required to secure your passport courier reservation. This will guarantee your courier reservation with the U.S. Passport Agency and expedited service. Note: The US Passport Agency determines eligibility to receive a passport based on proof of citizenship and compliance with the instructions provided.