Express New Passport Service

If your scheduled departure is within 2 weeks, then you are eligible for our Express Passport Processing Service.

WHO CAN APPLY? 

• Applying for a passport for the first time at age 16 & over

• The prior passport was issued at age 15 or under

• The prior passport was issued more than 15 years ago

• The expired passport is not in your possession

• The current & valid passport is damaged

FIRST TIME PASSPORT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

In order to apply and receive a United States passport you must follow the instructions as outlined below. To make the process easier to complete we suggest you print this page and follow the steps in the order presented.

Letter of Authorization

• Please print and complete two (2) copies of the Letter of Authorization.

Proof of Citizenship - You must provide ONE of the following:

• Previous U.S. Passport
• Certified Birth Certificate issued by state, county or city (if born in US)
• Certificate of Citizenship or FS-240, DS-1350 (if born outside the US)
• Certificate of Naturalization

Proof of Identity

• Valid driver’s license w/ photograph issued more than 4 months ago
• If you do not poses a driver’s license or a driver’s license that meets the requirements above then you must supply Alternate Proof of Identity

Evidence of Immediate Travel - Must provide a copy of 1 of the following:

• Round trip ticket indicating travel to a foreign country
• Travel Itinerary
• Business traveler’s may submit a business letter if the above is not available

Application Form DSP-11 - You may obtain the form from either source. Fax or photocopies are not acceptable.

• DSP-11 download
• Passport Acceptance Facility

Two Passport Photographs

• Passport Photograph Regulations

Fees

• $160 Government fees.
  • You will write a check to “US Department of State” for $135 (please write your date of birth on the memo line of the check) and pay cash in the amount of $25 to Post Master.
• $124 B&K Express service fees Plus $32 shipping
• $13 passport photos (if not already available)

BandKVisas.com Order Form

• Electronically submit our secure ORDER FORM so we can prepare for your documents.

Authorization Process – An Acceptance Agent will verify your identity and witness the signing of your application.

• Before appearing in front of an Acceptance Agent please be sure you have all the required documents:

1. Letter of Authorization
2. Proof of Citizenship
3. Proof of Identity
4. Evidence of Immediate Travel
5. DSP-11
6. Two Passport Photos
7. Government Fees ($25 to Post Master and $135 to the US Department of State)

• Acceptance Agents are found in Passport Acceptance Facilities in local Post Offices (typically a Main Branch Post Office), Court Houses and other government offices authorized to accept passport applications (Not every post office/court house is a Passport Acceptance Facility) Most Passport Acceptance Facilities are open from 9am to 4pm. You may want to call to verify the hours.
• Do NOT sign the DSP-11 until directed to do so by the Acceptance Agent. You will sign the application after the Acceptance Agent verifies your application. Applicants age 16 or 17 need a parent to accompany them to co-sign the application.
• Tell the Acceptance Agent that a courier service will deliver the materials to the Passport Agency. This Department of State policy is called “Hand Carrying of Executed Applications”. The policy is detailed on page 31 and 44 of the Acceptance Agent Manual.
• The Acceptance Agent will check your proof of identity, endorse the documents and seal them in an envelope marked: "To be opened by authorized passport officials only." ”Do NOT open the envelope after it is sealed!
• Some Acceptance Agents do not seal a Letter of Authorization in the envelope. In this case, you MUST attach one copy with original signature to the envelope.
• Do NOT hand your check to B & K Express, the copy of the Letter of Authorization, Travel Evidence, or B & K Express Order Form to the Acceptance Agent to seal inside the envelope. If this occurs you MUST send additional copies.
• Print your name, departure date and date of birth on the outside of sealed envelope.

Federal Express Shipping Instructions

• PLEASE CALL US BEFORE SHIPPING YOUR PACKAGE TO MAKE SURE THAT EVERYTHING IS BEING DONE CORRECTLY
• Send the sealed envelope along with a 2nd copy of your Letter of Authorization, Travel Evidence and a check or money order for $156 to:

B & K Express
26069 W 12 Miles Rd.
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 262-1600