The U.S. Passport agency is no longer accepting amendment applications.

To change the name in a passport, correct information, or extend the validity of a passport issued within then last year please read below, if you need to change any information in a passport over 1 year old please see the section for Application for Passport by Mail

To change information in a passport less than 1 year old submit the following information:

• 1 DS5504 Passport application form Original completed online, printed and signed in ink. Hand written applications are not accepted by the Chicago Passport Agency.
• Most recent Passport
• 2 U.S. Passport Quality Photographs
• Proof of name change (Marriage certificate, original or certified copy or court order showing name change.)
• Proof of travel if passport is needed in an expedited manner (itinerary or copy of airline ticket)
• Cover Sheet
• Letter of Authorization

For expedited processing (passport needed in less than 4 weeks) an expedite fee of $60.00 will be charges by the U.S. passport agency, this does not include Expert Visa service charges. (Due to changes in passport processing procedures we will no longer be able to submit non-expedited passport applications.)

Passport Agency Fee: $60.00

Expert Visa Service charges:

Processing in 6 or more working days: $45.00

Processing in 5 or less working days: $75.00 (Available only if proof of travel shows a need for the passport in 5 or less working days.)

Same day processing is available, please check with Expert Visa for availability and cost.

The U.S. passport agency determines all passport processing times and bases the processing time on the proof of travel provided. In most cases we will be able to meet the dates a traveler wants or needs a passport but final decision lies with the U.S. passport agency.
U.S. Government fees and return charges are not included in Expert Visa Services fees