AMERICAN VISA SERVICE

E-MAIL COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS LISTED IN STEP 1 TO INFO@AVSCHICAGO.COM


Our passport specialists will review copies of your paperwork and will prepare final application packet for you.

DAMAGED U.S. PASSPORT FOR ADULTS

  • Copy of birth certificate with both parents' names or Certificate of Naturalization
  • Original damaged US Passport (must be submitted and will not be returned to you)
  • Copy of valid driver's license or state-issued ID (front & back)
  • Two passport size photos 2"X 2"  (must be taken within last 2-3 months), cannot wear glasses
  • One Application DS-11 (click here to download)
  • Statement from the applicant explaining how your passport was damaged
  • AVS Order form (click here to download)

Our passport specialists will e-mail your final application packet with instructions on where to go, how much to pay and how to track your application.

FEES

STEP 3: RECEIVE FINAL APPLICATION PACKET

Please note, the damaged passport will not be returned to you.
Use this procedure if:

  • You are age 16 or older
  • Your passport's binding is coming apart
  • The information page of your passport is damaged (photo is not clearly visible, barcode is damaged)
  • Your passport was washed with laundry, chewed by a pet, used as a coloring book by a toddler, etc.

*Please note that American Visa Service will not be able to get involved after your original documents are mailed to the National Passport Processing Center or contact the Passport Processing Center on your behalf. If additional documents or information is requested by the government and you need assistance in understanding the communications, putting together additional paperwork and submitting, additional fees will apply.

AVS Service Fees
1-2 DAY PROCESS

Document review & preparation only

$50.00

Document review, preparation, tracking & status update assistance

$100.00

STEP 1: GATHER THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS

COVID-19 UPDATE:AS OF 09/28/2020 US STATE DEPARTMENT RESUMED EXPEDITED PROCESSING FOR PASSPORT APPLICATIONS. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR PROCESSING. IT WILL TAKE 4-6 WEEKS TO COMPLETE.

WE CAN HELP YOU PREPARE ALL PAPERWORK TO HELP MINIMIZE A CHANCE OF MISTAKES AND REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION. FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO START PROCESSING YOUR PASSPORT NOW USING EXPEDITED PROCESS. YOU WILL BE MAILING YOUR PAPERWORK DIRECTLY TO THE GOVERNMENT FROM THE POST OFFICE. AMERICAN VISA SERVICE IS ONLY ABLE TO ASSIST WITH DOCUMENT PREPARATION. PLEASE NOTE: EXPEDITED PROCESSING WILL STILL TAKE 4-6 WEEKS.

STEP 2: E-MAIL DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW- DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!