Gather The Documents Below

 Submit Your Order with Swift Passport Services

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 877-917-9438

Ship Your Lost or Stolen Application to Swift Passport via FedEx

TO BEGIN: 

Gather the 8 items below.  Once you have collected all of these items, you will need to take them to a post office or county clerk to get the application authorized and sealed by a "passport acceptance agent." To find an acceptance agent near you, you can search by zip code by visiting http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/ . 

The agent will administer an oath, authorize your DS-11, and put the below items in an envelope.   You must have your driver's license or State ID with you.  The agent will need to seal these materials into an envelope and return the envelope to you.  If the agent does not want to put ALL of the above items into the envelope (such as the copy of ID), that is OK, but it is important that you send them to us anyway. If you are getting more than 1 application sealed, it is important that each application is in its own sealed envelope.  Multiple applications in 1 sealed envelope may be denied. 

1. DS-11 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-11 New Passport Application 

• Must be signed in front of a passport acceptance agent
• 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. DS-64 Lost/Stolen Passport Form 

Click Here to download DS-64 Lost/Stolen Statement

• Must be signed in black or blue ink
• Must be free of crossed out items and white-out
• Should be as detailed as possible

3. Proof of Citizenship 

You must provide an original state issued or official copy of your US Birth Certificate, your Certificate of Naturalization, or an expired passport that is in good condition. This original must be included in the sealed envelope. This document will be returned to you with your passport

• Photocopies are not accepted
• Birth Records are not accepted (these often are small with hand and footprints)
• US citizens born abroad will need to include a birth abroad certificate

4.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

5. 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
• For applicants age 16-18: have a parent or guardian present photo identification to the acceptance agent if the minor does not have identification of his or her own. Please include a copy of this ID either inside or attached to the sealed envelope
• If the applicant does not have ID please contact us for further direction

6. Payment to Government Make one personal check of money order payable to "U.S. Department of State" for $170 

• Temporary or starter checks are not accepted
• Write the applicant’s name and date of birth in the memo section of the check
• Please note that if the agent prompts you to write a check for an amount other than $170, the check will not be accepted, and your application will be delayed until a replacement check is provided

7. (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 are needed – One goes inside the sealed envelope, and one should be attached to the outside

8. Proof of Departure 

One of the following must be submitted on the outside of the sealed envelope

• 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