Extend a limited-validity
passport.
A limited-validity passport is one issued with less than the full 10 years (or less than 5 years for a child under 16). The path to a full-validity passport depends on when and where it was issued. We confirm your exact route and expedite it.
Limited Validity Passport
You may replace a limited validity passport at anytime, however government fees will vary depending on when you apply.
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 your current undamaged passport.
- The expired passport will be returned to you along with the new passport.
- If your limited validity passport was issued by a US Consulate Office overseas, a letter was included with instructions for obtaining a new, full validity passport. You must include this letter with your application when applying for your full validity passport.
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 |
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
Have a limited validity US passport? Sameday Passport & Visa in Los Angeles can expedite your replacement in as little as 4 business days – walk in Monday to Saturday 7:30AM to 5:30PM or Sunday 9AM to 3PM.
Frequently Asked Questions – Limited Validity Passport in Los Angeles
What is a limited validity passport?
A limited validity passport is one issued for less than the full 10 years for adults, or less than 5 years for a child under 16. It is usually issued when there was a citizenship, identity, name, or document issue at the time of the original application. You can replace a limited validity passport at any time, however government fees vary depending on when you apply.
What documents do I need to replace a limited validity passport in Los Angeles?
You need your current undamaged limited validity passport, a completed DS-11 application form (do not sign until instructed), proof of citizenship such as a valid US driver’s license or government ID, your Social Security number, and documentary evidence that resolves the original limitation. If your limited validity passport was issued by a US Consulate overseas, bring the letter that was included with the passport – it contains instructions for obtaining a full validity passport. We take your passport photo at our office.
How much does it cost to replace a limited validity passport at Sameday in Los Angeles?
The government fee for a limited validity replacement is $213.36 payable to “US Department of State” by cashier’s check or money order. Note that the limited validity replacement fee can vary depending on your application type – Sameday will confirm your exact route and fees when you come in. Our service fee ranges from $199 to $399 depending on processing speed. Optional FedEx return shipping starts at $48.
How quickly can Sameday process a limited validity passport replacement in Los Angeles?
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 Saturday 7:30AM to 5:30PM or Sunday 9AM to 3PM at our Los Angeles office at 11022 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 100.
Can I apply for a limited validity passport replacement by mail through Sameday?
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 Los Angeles office at 11022 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 100, West Los Angeles, CA 90025. Contact us at la@samedaypassport-visa.com or call (310) 402-1619 for full mail-in instructions.
