Gather The Documents Below

Submit Your Order with Swift Passport Services

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 877-917-9438

Ship Your Passport Renewal Application to Swift Passport via FedEx

TO BEGIN:
Gather the 7 items listed below

1. DS-82 Passport Application

This application must be properly filled out online according to the U.S. Dept. of State instructions. It is essential to click "Create Form". Doing so will create two barcodes, one at the top left and one on the right side. To fill out this form go to the following link:
DS-82 Passport Renewal Application

• Must be signed in black or blue ink
• Must be free of crossed out items and white-out
• Must be filled out completely with your social security number

2. Proof of Citizenship

Your most recent expired U.S. Passport that meet the criteria below: 

• Your passport expired less than 5 years ago and is in your possession
• Your previous U.S. Passport was issued in the USA
• Your previous passport is in good condition
• You were age 16 or older when your last U.S. Passport was issued

3. Two Identical Passport Photos (Kinko’s, Walgreens, CVS have services)

• Must have been taken within the last 6 months and represent your current appearance
• Must be 2"x2" with a white background, and in color
• Homemade Digital Photographs will not be accepted
• Ears need to be visible and headbands are not permitted
• No dark glasses
• Must be facing forward

4. Proof of Identification 

Copy of current valid driver's license, government ID, state ID, or Military ID

• Photocopies are accepted- must be able to see photo and ID number
• If the applicant does not have ID please contact us for further direction

5. Payment to Government 

Make one personal check of money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" for $170 OR make payment to SPS for the same amount online or over the phone when placing your order.

• Temporary or starter checks are not accepted
• Write the applicant’s name and date of birth in the memo portion of the check

6. (2) Original Swift Passport Services Letter of Authorization 

This letter will authorize Swift Passport Services to submit and obtain your new passport and act as an agent on your behalf. 2 copies with original signatures on each are needed

Click Here To Download Swift Passport Services Letter of Authorization

7. Proof of Departure

One of the following will need to be submitted

• A photo-copy of your airline ticket, a copy of your itinerary from your travel agent or airline
• If you do not have a ticket or itinerary, a letter explaining business travel can be submitted. Follow the sample "company letter of expedite" format. If you are using a company letter of expedite, please indicate this when placing your order
• A letter explaining that you will be driving to Canada and/or Mexico. Include intended departure date, intended return date, and destination

Please call Swift Passport 877-917-9438 to determine which Swift Passport location to FedEx or UPS your application to:

Swift Passport IL
1 South Dearborn Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60603

If you are using a 1 or 2 day service we will need your application by 8:30am in Chicago If you are using any other service, we will need your application by 10:30 to submit it that same day