1. Choose Passport Type
Expedited Child Passport
Is this the right option for you?
- Choose this option if the applicant is a US Citizen ages 0-15 years old.
- Your Passport and the 6 Month Validity Rule
Why Choose Swift Passport Services?
Obtaining an expedited passport for children is easy with Swift Passport Services. We’re a premier child passport expediting service with over 30 years of combined experience. Our simple, yet highly detailed process helps to eliminate errors that could cause delays in your application.
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Fastest Expedited Passport For Children: Our fastest option available processes passports for minors in as little as 1 business day.
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Other Child Passport Expediting Service Times: We also offer processing times ranging from 3 business days to 12 business days to meet a variety of needs.
To continue with your passport expediting service for minors, please enter your details in step two below.
Not sure if you need expedited service? Read about the different ways you can Obtain a US Passport.
2. Required Document Checklist
You must have all documents listed to obtain a Passport. Here's why.
Note: In order to checkout, you will need to check each item in the list below.
Swift’s website is designed to give you detailed instructions that will fully prepare you to apply for a visa or passport. Please make sure you read the instructions carefully and make sure to send us all of the requirements to ensure the fastest and most trouble-free service, and to prevent delays in processing. Contact Swift at 877.917.9438 if you have any questions or concerns about your application materials.
Note: In order to checkout, you will need to check each item in the list below.
Acceptable forms of proof of citizenship include:
- An original or certified copy of your state issued U.S Long Form Birth Certificate;
- An original Certificate of Naturalization- Original PLUS photo copy of both sides is required
- An orginal Certificate of Birth Abroad
For information on how to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate go to VitalChek
Please Note:
- Photocopies are not accepted, only original or certified copies will be accepted
- Birth Records are not accepted (these often are small with hand and footprints and are issued by a hospital)
- Applicants born to US Citizens abroad will need to include a Birth Abroad Certificate
Complete this form online, via the Department of State website and print it. Hand written applications will not be accepted by the passport agency. Please pay close attention to the following instructions to prevent any delays with your new passport expediting service:
- Enter all information requested- missing information can cause delays You will come to “Summary of Fees” page (only check $60 Expedite Fee & Passport Book Fee) & click SUBMIT
- on the next page, scroll to bottom and click CREATE FORM
- The completed DS-11 Passport Application form will open as a PDF document, PRINT THIS FORM (NO DOUBLE SIDED PRINTING)
- Printed application must look like the image below, with a 2D barcode in the upper left corner:
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Important: DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM YET, See below for detailed explanation of when you need to sign this form.
Your passport photo must meet the following requirements:
- Must have been taken in the last 6 months
- Must be 2 inches by 2 inches in size
- Must have a white background with no patterns of background objects visible
- Must be in color and glare free
- You must be facing forward in your photo with your ears visible
- Effective Nov 1, 2016 no glasses allowed! Headbands and spaghetti straps are not permitted.
Feel free to smile in your passport photo! Please carefully review these Swift Photo Guidelines
Complete and sign 2 identical Letters of Authorization. Download Letter of Authorization Here
One copy will go inside the sealed envelope and one should be attached to the outside of the envelope. If there is not a SECOND copy of the Letter of Authorization sent to Swift with the sealed envelope, then your service will be delayed by at least one business day.
Form Instructions:
- Be sure to complete AND sign both pages
- Please complete form in black or blue ink. Passport Agency will not accept any other colored ink
Both parents must provide a copy of FRONT & BACK of their current passport, valid driver's license, government ID, state ID, or Military ID. If sole custody has been established, ID from the parent without custody is not needed.
- Photocopies are accepted. We must be able to clearly see your photo and ID number.
- ID must be 6 months old or older.
- If you do not have government issued ID or your ID is not 6 months old, you will need to submit supplemental ID.
- If either parent is not a US citizen, please submit a copy of each parent's passport AND proof of legal status for the non U.S parent(s).
- If either parent's name has changed and is different than the name on the birth certificate, original documentation proving name change must be provided (divorce decree or marriage certificate that shows name change)
Parental Consent & Statement of Special Circumstances
- If one parent cannot be present at the Passport Acceptance Agent, the absent parent must have the DS-3053 Parental Consent Form completed and Notarized to bring to the Passport Acceptance Agent.
- DS-3053 Statement of Special Circumstances must be completed ONLY if the written consent of the absent parent cannot be obtained. The statement must explain in detail the absent parents unavailability and recent efforts made to contact the absent parent
Payment & Check instructions:
- Pease include a personal check or money order made payable to U.S. Department of State.
- Temporary or starter checks are not accepted.
- Write the applicant's name and date of birth in the memo section of the check. A $10 service fee will be charged in the event Swift Passport Services needs to submit a replacement check.
- Checks written for any other amount than listed below will delay your application by at least 1 business day.
- For a Passport Book only: $140
- For a Passport Book and Card: $155
- For a Passport Card only: $75
What's the difference between a passport book and passport card?
Proof of Departure Within 2 Weeks
- Copy of your flight itinerary from your travel agent, airline, or online booking company/copy of plane ticket. A print out of he confirmation email that you are emailed after booking a flight is ideal.
Note: many acceptance agents require a flight itinerary indicating that you are traveling in 2 weeks or less. If you do not have a flight itinerary showing that you depart in less than 2 weeks, we recommend calling the acceptance agent that you plan to visit to determine what they will accept in lieu of a flight itinerary (letter explaining travel, itinerary with proof of travel in more than 2 weeks, etc). Read more about proof of travel, and examples of what may be acceptable proof of travel on our blog before proceeding if you do not have a flight itinerary showing a departure date in the next 2 weeks.
When Swift receives your application material, we cannot open the sealed envelope you send. In order to streamline the process, please include photocopies of all applicaiton materials that will be sealed inside of envelope. Swift needs copies of the following:
- DS-11 Application
- Swift Letter of Authorization
- Proof of Travel
- Check to the U.S. Department of State
- Proof of US Citizenship
- Copy of valid ID(s)
- Copy of passport type photo
What do I do with these documents?
First: VISIT A PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE AGENT
Once you have collected the above items, you will need to take them to a post office or county/city clerk to get the application executed by a "passport acceptance agent." The minor and both parents need to be present for this step (1 parent may be present in cases of sole custody or if they have a notarized DS-3053 from the non-appearing parent). Find a Passport Acceptance Agent near you, just enter in your zip code. Swift suggests calling ahead to the Acceptance Facility to confirm that the details on this website are accurate.
What will the passport acceptance agent do with my documents? The agent will…
- Administer an oath
- Execute your DS-11
- Instruct both parents to sign the DS-11 Passport Application
- Place application materials in an envelope. Note: If the agent does not want to put ALL of the application materials into the envelope (such as the copy of ID), that is OK, but it is important that you send them to us anyway.
- The agent will then put their official seal on the envelope
Please note that if the Passport Acceptance agent prompts you to write a check for an amount other than $140, $155 or $75, the check will not be accepted at the Passport Agency, and your application will be delayed until a replacement check is provided.
Multiple applications: 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.
If you have problems or questions while getting your application executed please call Swift Passport Services at 877.917.9438.
Second: SHIP ALL REQUIRED ITEMS TO SWIFT. Do this ASAP, we have to submit your application with 5 Days
Please use FedEx or UPS to ship your application materials to Swift. To avoid delays, please do not use the United Stated Postal Service (USPS). Please review Important Passport Shipping Information.
- Please ship your application materials to our Chicago location unless you have discussed an alternate location with our passport and visa specialists:
- It is important that you do not mark “signature required” for delivery.
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Please ensure that your package arrives by 8:30 if you would like your documents submitted the day we receive them (10:30am is too late). Please use "FedEx First Overnight” or "UPS Early AM,” to ship us your documents. All SAME DAY orders must be received by 8:30 AM. If not received on time, Swift cannot guarantee availability of next day processing
- Swift Passport Services can email you a pre-paid FedEx airbill to use for inbound shipping upon request. See details during checkout
- Please be advised that Swift CANNOT review the contents inside of the officially sealed envelope you send us. If there are any errors with the contents or items missing, this will cause a MINIMUM one business day delay in the processing time.
3. Choose Options
Swift’s website is designed to give you detailed instructions that will fully prepare you to apply for a visa or passport. Please make sure you read the instructions carefully and make sure to send us all of the requirements to ensure the fastest and most trouble-free service, and to prevent delays in processing. Contact Swift at 877.917.9438 if you have any questions or concerns about your application materials.
Expedited Child Passport Fees & Pricing
What will I pay today?
At checkout, you will be charged a service fee (see chart below for a list of service fees) and shipping costs
When will I pay the government fee?
You will need to include a check for the government fee (see chart below for a list of government fees) with your application materials.
| Fees & Pricing | |||
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| Processing Time | Service Fee | Government Fee | Total Cost |
| 1 Business Day- MUST CALL AHEAD |
$399 | $140 | $539 |
| 2 Business Days- MUST CALL AHEAD | $349 | $140 | $489 |
| 3 Business Days- MUST CALL AHEAD | $275 | $140 | $415 |
| 4-6 Business Days | $199 | $140 | $339 |
| *There is a fee to charge the Government fee to your credit card. Total cost does not include shipping. All fees will display during checkout. Fee Explanations. | |||
Swift Passport Services is a non-government, third party service that acts as a professional emissary between the user, the U.S. Department of State and various foreign consulates to secure Expedited U.S. Passports and Expedited Visa Service in as little as 1 business day. If you do not wish to use a third party service to obtain your passport or visa, please consult the U.S. Department of State website for further instruction.
