Justin Document Service Inc. is one of the few authorized Passport & Visa Expediting companies authorized to work directly with the US Department of State, Passport Agency. We have had this privilege for over 25 years. Our experience and guidance is key to getting you to your destination on time
URGENT and RUSH SEALED ENVELOPE requests MANDATORY pre check. These instructions and fees are for SEALED ENVELOPES ONLY.
Pre check is mandatory for us to make your appt. Service fee is non refundable if cancelled within 72 hrs of day of appointment. If documents arrive incorrect service fees apply. Cancellation fee applies cancelled within 72 hrs.
Pre-Check Document is included in the service fee.
Concierge Service is available. This is by appointment only with proof of travel within 14 days ,if you need a visa proof within 30 days. CALL 914-592-2760 to get your expedited date.
URGENT and RUSH SEALED ENVELOPE requests require a MANDATORY pre check to save time and money.
Please Note: If Passport Agency calls us for additional documents you will be charged $50-150.00 for us to bring the agency the missing documents, the passport agency has the right to ask for additional documents even if they are not required in the preliminary pre check.
ALL PASSPORT AGENCY REQUESTS MUST BE advised to us at least the day before you overnight mail to us, so we can advise procedures and times.
Nothing will be accepted for that day if you have not pre arranged it with us in advance. The passport will be submitted on the next available date if not scheduled with us, so the number of days to process begins then.
Same day service is available by appointment only, however we can provide 24 hr. (two business day) and rush services, call us to see whats available to you.
You are here for a NEW PASSPORT for a child under 16 years of age:
Passport applications for children under age 16, who have or have not had a passport in the past, must be submitted in person authorized passport application acceptance facility. So if a child is under 16 and has had a passport once before, they still must follow this procedure for a new passport. Anyone applying at any age for the first time (or if previous passport has expired more than 5 years)must also follow these instructions.
Step 1: Authorization Process: FIRST CALL JIDS to set up a mandatory PRE CHECK of all documents.
Then you must apply in person at acceptance facility* for SEALING OF THE DOCUMENTS IN A HAND CARRY ENVELOPE. Then this envelope is given to JIDS.
Children must be present with consenting parents.
- An Acceptance facility is a post office or county clerk that executes passport requests. You should call ahead to verify time open for this, and that they will SEAL THE ENVELOPE FOR A HAND CARRY Appointment by Justin Document Service, Inc. (Passport & Visa Expediters) Advise them we have a appointment for you at the Passport Agency.
- Find a local acceptance facility
- IDENTIFICATION from parents/guardians FRONT AND BACK /MUST BE SEALED inside the envelope before giving to JIDS.
APPLICATION DS-11
MUST BE DONE ONLINE
- MAILING ADDRESS on the online application should be: YOUR HOME ADDRESS and you must ADD in C/O JUSTIN DOCUMENT SVC, next question will be PERMANANENT ADDRESS that is where you also put your home address.
- Bar codes must be on left top corner and bottom right corner of online application
- Double sided applications are not accepted.
- Emergency contact must be filled in on application even though there is not a asterisk near it on application. It is mandatory.
- If your current name is different than the name printed on your last passport, you must submit your original marriage certificate or court decree with raised seal.
- MUST MARK $60.00 EXPEDITE at agency on the online application before printing, TAKE A PHOTO OF THE FEES PAGE BEFORE YOU PRINT.
Parental Consent- SIGNATURES MUST MATCH ALL DOCUMENTS. Applications, Letter of Authorizations and consent forms must match exactly as identification presented.
Children ages 16-17 with their own identification can apply for a passport with only one parent present. One parent must appear in person with the child to identify him/her and to show parental awareness.
NOTE: Although the two-parent consent requirement does not apply to children aged 16 or 17, per Department regulations a passport generally will not be issued to a child if a parent or legal guardian who has custodial rights over a child has notified the Department in writing that he or she objects to issuance of the passport.
Examples of Parental Awareness
- Having a parent accompany the child when applying, or
- A signed statement consenting to issuance of a passport from at least one parent (should be accompanied by a photocopy of that parent’s ID both sides).
- SIGNATURES MUST MATCH ALL DOCUMENTS. Applications, Letter of Authorizations and consent forms must match exactly as identification presented.
One Passport Photos:
Click for Passport Photos Regulations.
PHOTO COPY OF BOTH SIDES of IDENTIFICATION FROM THE PARENTS /Guardians who signed the consent form.
Government fees: ($35.00 cash to the Acceptance Agent will be paid with debit card or cash, the balance including the 60.00 expedite is paid by check, money order or bank check directly to US DEPAEPARTMENT OF STATE. You will see the FEES ON THE FEES PAGE before you print this application, TAKE A PHOTO OF THE FEES PAGE, it will disappear when you print. You will be advised at acceptance facility. However, you should show them that you marked the expedite fee,
Passport Card is an additional 30.00 Govt fee and is not valid for air travel. If interested ask JIDS about rules of travel.
See the PRICING PAGE for JIDS Service fees. The above does not include our fees.
The Acceptance Agent endorses the Passport Form (DS-11) and place it in a Government envelope which should NOT be opened after it is sealed.
Sealed envelopes from the US Dept of State must be presented to JIDS immediately within 3 days of sealing, we must submit immediately so let us know when it was sealed (It will not be accepted by the Passport agency if we do not present it within 5 business days) so the application does not expire. If the application expires, you will have to return to the acceptance facility and JIDS will have to also charge you to resubmit your documents.
JIDS service fee is in addition to the government fees apply.
Evidence of US Citizenship-All documentation submitted as citizenship evidence will be returned to you.
Primary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (You must submit one of the following. Photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable):
- Previously issued, U.S. Passport
- Original or Certified Birth Certificate , JIDS recommends having this even if you have a previous passport with you (must meet all of the following requirements):
- Issued by the City, County, or State of birth
- Lists bearer’s full name, date of birth, and place of birth
- Lists parent(s) full names
- Has date filed with registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth)
- Has registrar’s signature
- Has embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal of registrar
- Photocopies and notarized copies are unacceptable
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
- Naturalization Certificate
- Certificate of Citizenship
- Foreign Birth Certificate (with parents names & official translation).
- Adoption Decree (with adoption g parents names).
- Court order establishing Custody OR Guardianship.
Parental Application Permission Documentation:
- Both parents must appear together / or
- If only one parent is present at acceptance facility: One parent appears, signs, and submits second parent’s notarized form. Child notarized Form DS-3053, original ,copies or emails will not be accepted.
- One parent appear and submits primary evidence of sole authority to apply:
- Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate listing only applying parent.
- Foreign Birth Certificate (official translation) listing only applying parent.
- Court order granting sole custody to applying parent.
- Adoption decree, if applying parent is sole adopting parent.
- Death certificate of non-applying parent.
- JIDS LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION must be signed by BOTH PARENTS (top two boxes give permission only)
- Drivers license from both parents COPIED FRONT AND BACK (original as well from present parent
Child Letter of Authorization:
- Click for Child letter of Authorization. MUST BE SIGNED BY BOTH PARENTS Signatures must match identification copies.
- Please read the statements with the CHECK BOXES, the first two authorize us to help you, if you choose to tick the third box, you are not authorizing us and the passport office will not accept.
Proof of Travel within 14 days (one of the following):
- Confirmed copy of flight itinerary from the travel agent or airline. With your name and record locator.
- Copy of plane ticket or e ticket confirmation with record locator number.
Register with the US Embassy in the countries you will visit.
Give yourself peace of mind !
Simply fill out this form STEP FORM
and let JIDS will do it for you $20.00
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Justin Document Service – ORDER FORM & photocopies
Before you decide on which service you want, see our pricing page here
Pre-Check Documents is mandatory for this service $50.00-150.00. If you choose to not pre check your documents, and JIDS receives your documents with errors, you will be charged for a representative to assist you with corrections.
Concierge Service $150.00 available for this country
Mandatory order form, which must be included with your original documents to JIDS.
- ORDER FORM then PRINT and sign to include with documents.
- PHOTOCOPIES of all documents included in your package to JIDS. If copies are not included then a $10.00 copy fee will be applied.
Return Shipping fees:
Federal Express starting at $54.00 for priority Weekday Delivery based on zip code. Special Deliveries of Federal Express VARY (Ex. SATURDAY DELIVERY OR 8AM DELIVERY, call for rates)RESIDENT home deliveries are an additional $3.00 to have signature required.Verify SIGNATURE OR NO SIGNATURE must be selected.
You can include a printed air bill to avoid additional charges. Account numbers without air bill will be charged $10.00.If you follow our instructions on this site, and overnight your documents to us or visit our office, we will hand deliver your passport request directly to the US Department of State for processing. We wait on line , so you do not have to, then we pick everything up when it is ready for collection. Once ready you have options for the return of your passport. You can come into out office for pickup, use a overnight carrier or perhaps if you are local, you would prefer a messenger service to hand deliver them to you.
Read JIDS Terms and Conditions of service
By requesting information , taking information from JIDS website, or by submitting an order to JIDS you agree to all terms and conditions listed.
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If you have any questions feel free to call us at (914) 592-2760