A valid second U.S.
passport.
U.S. citizens may hold a second valid passport when one is needed, for example when your main passport is at a consulate for a visa while you still need to travel. A second passport is issued with 4 years of validity.
Second US Passport
If necessary, you are allowed to hold two valid US passports. Follow the instructions below to expedite your second valid US passport.
A second passport is only valid for two years.
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)
Please provide the original of one of the following:
- Valid Drivers License.
- Valid State or Government Identification.
- Valid Military Identification.
- If you cannot submit primary identification, please see secondary identification.
- If you have undergone or are going through gender transition, see additional requirements.
- You must submit your current undamaged passport.
- The expired passport will be returned to you along with the new passport.
- 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.
Must be an original with a wet signature from the company in the US explaining why a second passport is needed.
Form needs to be completed and signed.
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
Sameday Passport & Visa in Los Angeles can process your second US passport in as little as 4 business days — walk in Monday to Friday 7:30AM to 5:30PM or Saturday & Sunday 9AM to 3PM, no appointment needed.
Frequently Asked Questions — Second US Passport in Los Angeles
Why would I need a second US passport?
You may need a second passport when your main passport is submitted to a foreign consulate for a visa while you still need to travel internationally. For example if your passport is at the Chinese or Indian consulate for a visa stamp and you have an upcoming trip to another country, a second passport lets you continue traveling. A second passport is issued with 4 years of validity.
What documents do I need for a second US passport in Los Angeles?
You need: (1) Your current valid signed US passport — undamaged and unaltered, it will be returned to you with your second passport. (2) Completed DS-82 application form — do not sign until instructed. (3) A completed and signed Second Limited Passport Statement form. (4) An original business letter with a wet signature from a US company explaining why you need a second passport. (5) Government fee of $213.36 payable to “US Department of State” by check or money order. We take your passport photo at our office.
How much does a second US passport cost at Sameday in Los Angeles?
The government fee is $213.36 payable to “US Department of State” by cashier’s check or money order — no credit cards for government fees. Sameday’s service fee ranges from $199 to $399 depending on processing speed, payable by debit card, cash, or check. Optional FedEx return shipping starts at $48.
How quickly can Sameday process a second passport in Los Angeles?
Our fastest option is 4 to 7 business days with a service fee of $399. We also offer 10–14 days ($299), 21 days ($249), and 4–6 weeks ($199). Walk in Monday to Friday 7:30AM to 5:30PM or Saturday and Sunday 9AM to 3PM — no appointment needed.
Do I qualify for a second US passport?
You qualify if your current valid US passport was issued when you were 16 or older, is in your current name, and is undamaged and unaltered. You must also provide a legitimate reason for needing a second passport — typically a business letter from a US company explaining the travel need. A second passport is valid for 4 years only, not the standard 10 years.
