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GovSumit is a private service and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State or any government agency. You can apply directly at travel.state.gov, tsa.gov, or cbp.gov.

GovSumit
Get it right the first time

Get Your U.S. Passport

Nationwide online U.S. passport application preparation

Need something else? TSA PreCheck® , Global Entry , Travel Visa or Social Security Card .

  • Checked by a specialist Every application is reviewed before you submit.
  • Choose your service level Standard, State Department expedited, or priority preparation.
  • Cancel within 24 hours Full refund of our service fee, no questions asked.
  • Email support Real answers Monday to Friday, until you submit.

GovSumit is a privately owned service, not a government agency. Official forms are available at no cost from the issuing agency.

Online preparation

How It Works

Three steps online. Then you sign and submit, and the government agency issues your document.

Step 1

Choose Your Situation & Answer a Few Questions

Passport Renewal, New Passport, Child Passport, Lost or Stolen, Name Change. Tell us about your situation in plain English. No documents needed to start.

Step 2

Pick Your Service Level & Pay Securely

Choose standard, expedited, or priority preparation, see your total before you pay, and check out securely with Stripe.

Step 3

We Prepare & Check Your Application

You get the correct completed form, a personalized document checklist, and instructions for where and how to submit it. You sign and submit; the agency issues your document.

Pricing

One preparation fee, plus the government's own fees, paid to the agency.

For individuals and families

Passport Application Preparation

  • The correct form, completed from your answers
  • Reviewed by a specialist before you sign and submit
  • Personalized document checklist
  • Step-by-step submission instructions
  • Email support until you submit
  • Cancel within 24 hours: full refund of our fee

Starting from

$89.00 service fee

Start My Passport

We also offer add-ons:

TSA PreCheck® - $69

Keep your shoes, belt, and laptop on at security in 200+ U.S. airports, valid for 5 years. We prepare and review your enrollment; TSA's own fee is paid at your short appointment.

Global Entry - $129

Skip immigration on every return flight. Includes TSA PreCheck®. We prepare and review your application; CBP's fee is paid at your interview.

Passport Card - Free

A wallet-size card for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Choose the book, the card, or both at checkout.

Expedited (State Dept.) - $129

Expedited processing · Dept. est. 2–3 weeks. Replaces the $89 standard option. It changes how fast we prepare your application. Processing times are set by the agency, not by us.

What you get with every passport application

Every tier includes the same core service. Higher tiers add priority preparation and dedicated support.

1

Form completion & validation

We prepare your DS-82 (renewal) or DS-11 (new): complete, error-checked, and ready to sign. We check for the common mistakes that get applications sent back.

2

Photo compliance check

Upload a photo and we check it against all 10 State Department requirements (background, framing, eyes, expression, lighting). If it fails, we tell you exactly what to fix.

3

Document review

We verify your supporting documents (birth certificate, proof of citizenship, photo ID) meet State's exact requirements before submission.

4

Submission-ready package & tracking

You get the correct DS form for your case, complete, reviewed, and ready to sign, with exact instructions to submit it yourself. We track its status with you through to approval; check anytime in your dashboard.

Why pay for what's technically free?

You can do this yourself. Here's what you're actually paying us to handle.

What you're dealing with
Doing it yourself
With GovSumit
Time to fill out forms
2–3 hours, easy to make mistakes
10 minutes, and we catch errors as you go
Photo compliance
Photo problems are a common reason applications are sent back
We check all 10 State requirements before you submit
Processing time
Set by the State Department
Set by the State Department and the same for everyone; we make sure your application is complete
Urgent travel
Work out the paperwork and get it to the State Department yourself
Prepared within 48 hours and hand-carried to the State Department by our courier agents
If something's wrong
Wait weeks for a rejection letter, start over
We catch it before submission, or you get a full refund

Common questions

U.S. Passport. General questions →

What's the difference between passport renewal and new application?
If your most recent passport was issued in the last 15 years, when you were 16 or older, and is undamaged, you can renew (DS-82). Otherwise, you need a new application (DS-11), which requires an in-person appointment and proof of citizenship like a birth certificate. We prepare both; just pick one when you start.
Can you guarantee a 48-hour turnaround?
Only for our own work. The Urgent Travel tier prepares your application within 48 hours, then our courier agents hand-carry it to the State Department. Our 48-hour guarantee covers our preparation turnaround: from when we receive a complete, error-free application to when your submission-ready package is back to you. Government processing and issuance times are set by the State Department; if we miss our preparation window, we issue a partial refund.
What if my photo gets rejected?
We check every photo against the same rules State uses before you submit, which helps avoid a rejection, though the final decision is the State Department's. If your photo has issues (background not white, glasses, etc.), we tell you exactly what to fix and let you re-upload. Most issues take 2 minutes to fix.
Do I still have to mail in my documents?
For renewals (DS-82): yes, we provide pre-paid return envelopes and clear instructions for what to mail. For new applications (DS-11): you'll need a brief in-person appointment at a Passport Acceptance Facility, but we find available slots near you and help you schedule, and prepare everything beforehand.
What if my passport is lost or stolen?
You'll need to file a DS-64 form to report the loss in addition to the new application. We prepare both forms. Just check the 'lost or stolen' option when you start your application.
Do you help with passport renewals for children?
Yes. Children under 16 can't renew. They always need a new application (DS-11) with both parents present. We provide a separate child-specific wizard that prepares the parental consent forms (DS-3053) when only one parent can attend.
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