Passport Amendment

You can apply for amendment if you meet the following conditions:

Please note: If your passport was issued more than one year ago, U.S. passport agencies will no longer amend a passport for such reasons as a change of name by court order, marriage, or divorce. A new passport book will be issued to replace the old one. You are not eligible for a passport Amendment/Re-Issue. Follow the instructions for a PASSPORT RENEWAL.
If your passport was issued less than one year ago and you require
– A name change or
– A data correction or
– Your passport was limited in validity for one year or less AND/OR issued abroad Follow the instructions listed below:

Please follow the below instructions carefully. Missing or incorrect information may result in significant delays!

Step 1: Complete application form

Completed & Sign application form DS-5504. https://pptform2.state.gov/?Submit2=Complete+Online+&+Print (NO double sided print out-Only single sided)
Provide the original Marriage license, Court order or divorce decree showing the name change (All documents submitted for a name change or a data correction must be the official seal of the issuing authority) (see page two of the application form).
Provide your existing valid U.S. passport.

Step 2: Include the correct Photos

Submit Two NEW passport-style color photographs, taken within the last six months – Eyeglasses must not be worn: Effective November 1st, 2016, Use this updated passport Photo Guide

Step 3: COMPLETE PAVO'S AUTHORIZATION FORM

PAVO Letter of Authorization completed and signed. The Letter of Authorization (LOA) allows PAVO to represent you to all agencies involved in issuing your passport. The signature on the LOA must be original & matching the signature on your passport application, no faxes, scans or copies will be accepted. Please Note: The LOA’s must be printed on TWO seprate sheets of paper, and can NOT be on a single sheet printed back to back. Click Here to Download!

Step 4: Proof of Departure

Proof of Departure: (Only required when requesting 3 to 4 business day processing) Submit a copy of your flight itinerary, airline tickets, or a letter from your company (on company letterhead) stating that a passport is required for business travel. This letter must be signed by a representative of the company other than the applicant and must specify the applicant’s departure date(s) and destination(s).

Step 5: COMPLETE THE PROCESSING REQUEST

Complete and sign the Processing request form — Click Here to Download

Step 6: Ship all to PAVO for processing

Ship your documents

Please forward the completed requirements; sealed envelope, authorization letter, a copy of tickets or itinerary and fee payment to:

Passport and Visa Online

4601 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite #1200

Arlington, VA 22203

Tel: 703-524- PAVO (7286) / 703-524-7280

TOLL-FREE: (866) 618 VISA (8472)

Note:

Urgent applications should be shipped to PAVO using only UPS or FedEx.
Please use “Priority Overnight”. Do NOT ship “First Overnight.” This will delay the delivery of your package.
Please send all the required documents and payment (Money Order, Company Check, Cashier’s Check, American Express, Visa or Master Card) by trackable mail method so that if there’s a delay, you would be able to track and trace your package.

Summary of Fees:

U.S. Government Fees: $60.00 (Payable to U.S. Department of State)
AND
Passport & Visa Online (PAVO) Handling Fee:
- $300 per passport (Same day/24 hours) Please call us first for availability
- $240.00 per passport (3 to 4 Business days)
- $170.00 per passport (5 to 6 Business Days)
Note: Passport and Visa online – PAVO is a non-government private service.

PAVO is not in a position to offer guarantees of New or First-Time passport to be issued by a specific date. Passport Issuance is determined by the U.S. Passport Agency based on the urgency of your departure, however, what we can guarantee is that once it is issued and released to us, we will ship it to you on the same day, using your selected/preferred shipping speed & courier.