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The government processing time for a standard US passport is now in excess of 10 weeks; however, Casto has cut the average time down to 3 – 4 weeks. We are also able to process a limited number of Emergency overnight and unlimited Expedited requests.


Step 1: Gather Required Documents for U.S. Citizens Aged 15 and Under

  • Child’s certified birth certificate with embossed seal; or
  • Child’s original naturalization papers

  • Parent’s government issued identification (i.e. state issued driver’s license or military ID)
  • Proof of child/parent relationship

  • Certified U.S. birth certificate with parent’s names; or
  • Certified foreign birth certificate with parent’s names and translation if necessary; or
  • Report of birth abroad (form FS-240) with parent’s names; or
  • Certification of birth abroad (form DS-1350) with parent’s names; or
  • Adoption decree with adopting parent’s names; or
  • Court order establishing custody; or
  • Court order establishing guardianship

  • Application form – U.S. Department of State DS-11
  • Instructions: accept the Privacy Policy and then choose to apply for a Passport Book, Passport Card, or Both
  • Complete the appropriate form online
  • Print two (2) complete copies
  • Do not sign until requested in Step 2


Step 2: Visit a local passport acceptance facility to request a sealed envelope with all above documents


  • Bring two (2) checks (cash and credit card not accepted) – one will be for $25 for the processing facility and the other will be for $120 for the Department of State passport and expedite fees
  • Ask the clerk to execute the documents and place them in a sealed envelope addressed to the U.S. Passport Agency
  • If you encounter a problem with a clerk refusing to do this procedure, please refer them to page 31 of the Passport Agent’s Manual “Hand Carrying of Executed Applications”
  • Retain one (1) copy of the form DS-11 and one (1) copy of the Letter of Authorization for Casto

Step 3: Provide Casto with completed documents within 2 business days of obtaining sealed envelope

  • Sealed envelope from Step 2
  • Completed Casto Registration Form
  • One (1) copy of the form DS-11 and one (1) copy of the Letter of Authorization

  • Visit a Casto location; or
  • Send via FedEx, UPS, DHL, or Priority Overnight service (standard US Postal mail will not arrive in time) to: Casto Visa | Passport, 900 Lafayette Street, Suite 105, Santa Clara, CA 95050; or
  • Have our Courier Service pick up the documents from your office

Additional Resources:

  • Attention! current Casto Clients: Be sure to update your corporate iCasto Profile or vacation Profile with your passport details and we’ll send you an advance reminder to renew prior to your passport expiration.