If the entire passport belonging to an American citizen becomes filled up with visa entry and exit stamps to the point where it is not possible to legibly add more, they may apply for expedited American passport added pages. This applies only if the passport is still valid and it is in good condition. This may be done on only two occasions.
Complete Appropriate Form
To obtain new pages, A Form DS-4085 must be completed and signed. This form may be completed online and then printed or a blank form may be printed and completed by hand. Forms are available online at the US Government website or obtained from an Acceptance Facility or Passport Agency.
Printing and Completion
The form must be written using black ink and it must be written legibly. It needs to be printed on one side of paper to a page. If the form is not filled in completely, in particular if the Social Security Number is missing, this will lead to a delay in processing the application.
What To Submit
The signed and completed Form DS-4085 must be sent to the American national processing center for passports, along with the currently valid passport and the appropriate fee. There are two addresses to which the documents must be sent, depending on whether the request is routine or requires more urgent delivery. They are distinguishable only by their zip codes, so care must be taken in addressing the envelope to make sure it goes to the correct office.
Expedited Delivery
Routine requests are handled within four to six weeks. More urgent applications are processed in less than three weeks, sometimes within two. If the passport has to be sent to a foreign embassy to get a visa for travel to a foreign country in less than four weeks or if the holder is travelling to a foreign country within 14 days, an appointment must be made at a passport agency. If the request has already been submitted and it is required for foreign travel within less than a calendar week, the National Passport Information Center must be contacted and a Customer Service Representative consulted.
Overseas Requirements
If a need arises to add new pages while the holder is overseas, perhaps London, the procedure differs slightly. The American Embassy is not permitted to take personal checks or cash. Nor can they accept payment in excess of the stated fee. They are allowed to take credit cards, certain specific debit cards or an international money order in the correct amount in American dollars.
Additional Information
Submitting a correct new US passport application is no guarantee that it will be granted and the new passport sent. The current one may be damaged or expire in transit. In this case, the fee is not refundable. American ex-patriots residing in Wales or England, in Scotland or in Northern Ireland must follow different instructions, depending on their nation of residence. Forms and instructions are available on the US State Department website. Application must be submitted in person if international travel is due to take place in less than ten days. Otherwise, it may be submitted by mail.
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