A brand-new U.S.
passport.
Applying for your first passport, or replacing one that expired more than five years ago? It is filed in person. Walk in, we check everything, and we expedite it.
New or First Time Passport
To obtain a New or First Time Passport you must meet the following requirement:
- You are applying for your first U.S. passport
- Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16
- Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago
Once you visit our office and have all the supporting documents, you must appear in person at a Passport Acceptance Facility, and get a sealed package. This sealed package needs to be dropped at our office to start the process.
When making your appearance, you will pay a Government Fee and a separate execution fee. They will put all of your documents including your check and original documents in a sealed package, and hand it back to you. This sealed package needs to be dropped at our office to start the process.
The Government Fees can be paid via Checks (personal, certified, cashier’s, traveler’s) and money orders payable to “U.S. Department of State”. Credit and debit cards CANNOT be accepted
The Execution Fees can be paid via Personal checks, money orders and credit/debit cards.
How to Apply
- Do not sign the application until instructed to do so.
- You must provide a Social Security number, if you have been issued one, in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2714a and 22 C.F.R 51.60(f)
You must submit one of the following. Your evidence must be an original or certified copy. Photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable.
- Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired)
- U.S. birth certificate that meets the following requirements:
- Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
- Lists your full name, date of birth, and place of birth
- Lists your parent(s)’ full names
- Has the date filed with registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth)
- Has the registrar’s signature
- Has the seal of the issuing authority
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate of Citizenship
If you cannot submit one of the above acceptable documents, or for more information, please see Citizenship Evidence.
To order a certified copy of your birth certificate, visit VitalChek.
If you have ever had a US Passport and currently do not have proof of US citizenship, please request a file search.
You must present one of the following identification documents (IDs).
- Fully-valid U.S. driver’s license
- Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired)
- Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
- Government employee ID (city, county, state or federal)
- U.S. military ID or military dependent ID
- Valid foreign passport
- Matricula Consular (Mexican Consular Identification, commonly used by the parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant)
- If you have a copy of your flight itinerary or ticket, please include it.
- If you do not have a travel itinerary or a ticket, it’s okay.
- Passport photo services available at our offices.
- Must be 2″ x 2″ on a white background.
- Photo must not be older than one month.
In the event that you changed your name due to marriage or divorce, you will need to bring in a certified copy of your marriage certificate or a court decree that shows your name change.
If you are processing your passport application with us by mail, please fill out two Letters of Authorization and send it along with the documents
If you are processing your passport application with us by mail, please fill out the service order form and send it along with the documents.
Passport Fees & Processing Times
Government Expedite Fees must be paid by cashiers check or money order, payable to “US Department of State”.
| Service | Fees |
| First Time Passport | $213.36 + $35.00 Execution Fee |
| Passport Renewal | $213.36 |
| Lost/Stolen/Mutilated Passport | $213.36 + $35.00 Execution Fee |
| Child / Minor (Under 16) | $183.36 + $35.00 Execution Fee |
| Second Passport | $213.36 |
| Limited Validity | $213.36 |
| Passport Card without passport book (Adult) | $113.36 |
| Passport Card with passport book (Adult) | $213.36 +$30.00 |
| Passport Card without passport book (Child) | $98.36 |
| Passport Card with passport book (child) | $198.36 + $15.00 |
| Name Change (Less than 1 year since passport was issued) | $60.00 |
| Name Change (More than 1 year since passport was issued) | $213.36 |
Emergency Replacement Passport dependent upon application type.
- Limited Validity Replacement Passport dependent upon application type.
- Sameday Passport visa offers clients the ability to pay everything by debit card, cash or check and we will obtain the money order for an additional fee of $10.00.
Total Fees
Government Fees + Sameday Passport Expedite Fees + Return FedEx Shipping Fees = Total Fees
| Processing Time | Service Fee |
|---|---|
| 4 to 7 days | $399 |
| 10 to 14 days | $299 |
| 21 days | $249 |
| 4 to 6 weeks | $199 |
| In Short – When to Come In | |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM (by appointment only) |
| Name changes are filed by mail, so you can come any time we are open. | |
Total Fees
Government Fees + Sameday Passport Expedite Fees + Return FedEx Shipping Fees = Total Fees
Optional Service. We only return passports using FedEx.
| Service | Fees |
| Priority Overnight Delivery | $48.00 |
| First Overnight (8:30 AM) | $98.00 |
| Saturday Delivery | $68.00 |
- You can include a prepaid return air bill in which case you will not be charged.
- You can provide a FedEx account number and we will generate the air bill – an additional fee of $5 will be charged to your work order.
Total Fees
Government Fees + Sameday Passport Expedite Fees + Return FedEx Shipping Fees = Total Fees
Sameday Passport & Visa in Chicago can process your first-time US passport in as little as 4 business days – walk in Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 5PM, Saturday 10AM to 2PM by appointment only.
Frequently Asked Questions – New Passport in Chicago
Who qualifies for a first-time passport application in Chicago?
You qualify for a first-time passport if you are applying for your very first US passport, your previous US passport was issued when you were under 16 years old, or your previous US passport was issued more than 15 years ago. If your passport expired within the last 15 years and was issued when you were 16 or older, you qualify for renewal instead.
What documents do I need for a first-time US passport in Chicago?
You need proof of US citizenship – original or certified copy of your birth certificate with seal, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Certificate of Naturalization, or Certificate of Citizenship. Photocopies and notarized copies are not accepted. You also need a valid photo ID such as a US driver’s license, military ID, or foreign passport, your Social Security number, and a completed DS-11 form – do not sign until instructed. If your name changed due to marriage or divorce bring the original or certified marriage certificate or court decree. We take your passport photo at our office.
How much does a first-time US passport cost at Sameday in Chicago?
The government fee is $213.36 plus a $35.00 execution fee payable to “US Department of State” by personal check, certified check, cashier’s check, or money order – credit and debit cards are not accepted for government fees. The $35.00 execution fee can be paid by personal check, money order, or credit/debit card. Sameday service fee ranges from $199 to $399 depending on processing speed. Optional FedEx return shipping starts at $48.
How long does a first-time passport take through Sameday in Chicago?
Our fastest option is 4 to 7 business days at $399. We also offer 10 to 14 days at $299, 21 days at $249, and 4 to 6 weeks at $199. Walk in Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 5PM. Saturday visits are 10AM to 2PM by appointment only.
Can I apply for a first-time passport by mail through Sameday Chicago?
Yes. If you cannot visit our office in person, we accept mail-in applications. Fill out two Letters of Authorization and a Service Order Form and send them along with your documents to our Chicago office at 432 N Clark Street, Suite 203, Chicago, IL 60654. Call us at (708) 360-7277 or email chi@samedaypassport-visa.com for full mail-in instructions.
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Suite 203
Chicago, IL 60654
Suite 203
Chicago, IL 60654