Passport Assistance

If you will be travelling internationally, my staff and I will be pleased to help you obtain a passport. Please review the following information, then contact my South Carolina office nearest you for assistance with your passport application.

First Time Tourist Passport

First time applicants must complete Form DS-11 and provide the following:
  > Original / Certified Copy Birth Certificate, Expired Passport, Naturalization Certificate or Consular Report
  > Driver's License, government ID or other picture ID
  > Two identical 2x2 passport photos (proper attire, light backgroud, available at most photo shops)
  > Check or Money order made payable to:  Passport Services
$97.00 (Age 16 and over) or $157.00 expedited
$82.00 (Age 15 and under) or $142.00 expedited
First time or expired passport applicants (more than 15 years from its issue date) must apply in person before a Postal employee, Clerk of Court, or Passport Agent.

To replace a lost or stolen Tourist passport , follow the procedure for first time applicants including form DS-64.

Passport Renewal

To renew your passport you must complete Form DS-82, be able to provide your most recent passport, and meet the following requirements:
  > Applicant was at least 16 years of age when passport was issued
  > Passport is less than 15 years from issue date
  > Applicant uses the same name as on most recent passport or can submit documentation to reflect name change
  > Provide two identical 2x2 passport photos
  > Check or Money Order made payable to:  Passport Services
$67.00 or $127.00 expedited - Note: Renewal applicants do not have to appear in person.

Amending Passports

Passports can be amended for the purposes of name change, extension or additional pages. You must provide your current passport, any supporting evidence (if required) and form DS-19. There is no fee for amendments; although a $60.00 fee applies to expedited cases.