Replace a Missing or Damaged Passport Fast with Texas Tower Services
Due to COVID-19 requirements, fees and processing time may be subject to change without any notice. Please give our office a call for up-to-date requirements, fees, and processing times.
If you have lost a passport, had it stolen, or it was damaged, our service can replace your passport in as little as 24 hours. We recommend taking these steps if you need to replace your passport:
- Report a lost or stolen passport as invalid as soon as possible so it can be invalidated for travel
- If your passport has been washed, torn, or altered in any way, it is considered damaged and invalid for travel and must be replaced
Lost or Stolen Passport Replacement Steps
| Lost or Stolen Passport Replacement Steps | Information |
|---|---|
| Complete and print the passport application online at the Department of State. Do not sign. | Department of State’s passport portal. |
| Print a copy of the unsigned DS-11 (passport form) | This will be included with your Texas Tower order |
| Fill out DS-64, Statement for Lost or Stolen Passport, and print one copy. Sign in black ink only. The original must be included in the sealed envelope; the copy goes on with your Texas Tower authorization form. | DS-64 Lost or Stolen Passport Statement |
| Include 2 passport-quality photos. | We recommend that you have these pictures taken by a facility familiar with passport photo requirements, such as Walgreens, CVS, or Kinko’s. |
| Proof of U.S. citizenship | One of the following : – Original U.S.-issued birth certificate – Original U.S. Naturalization Document – An expired U.S. passport that was issued for 10 years |
| Proof of Identification | Make a clear copy of the front and back of a state-issued or federal-issued ID. Examples can be a valid state driver’s license, military ID, or government ID. The ID must have been issued more than six months ago. |
| Flight itinerary or company letter requesting rush service. | Sample Letter (see files below) |
| This is the authorization for Texas Tower to act on your behalf. Please place one copy inside the sealed envelope and leave one out for us. | Authorization letters (see files below) |
| Take your documents to your local post office to be witnessed, signed, and sealed. Do not open this envelope once sealed. You can find a complete list of local agencies at http://iafdb.travel.state.gov | The Passport Agency Deputy will charge an execution fee of $35. |
| Mail to Texas Tower | Send these documents along with your Texas Tower Order Form (see files below) to: Texas Tower Passports & Visas 2020 Montrose Blvd. Suite 400 Houston, TX 77006 Phone (713) 874-1420 |
Damaged Passport Replacement Process
| Damaged Passport Replacement Steps | Information |
|---|---|
| Complete and print the passport application online at the Department of State. Do not sign. | Department of State’s passport portal |
| This is the authorization for Texas Tower to act on your behalf. Please place one copy inside the sealed envelope and leave one out for us. | This will be included with your Texas Tower order. |
| Damaged passport | You will need to include your damaged passport in the replacement request. |
| Statement for Damaged Passport: Print two copies. One must be included in the sealed envelope, and the other goes with your Texas Tower authorization form. | This letter will explain in detail how your passport became damaged and why you are requesting a new passport. Our agents can help you with your letter. |
| Include 2 passport-quality photos. | We recommend that you have these pictures taken by a facility familiar with passport photo requirements, such as Walgreens, CVS, or Kinko’s. |
| Proof of U.S. citizenship | One of the following : – Original U.S. issued birth certificate – Original U.S. Naturalization Document – An expired U.S. passport that was issued for 10 years |
| Proof of Identification | Make a clear copy of the front and back of a state-issued or federal-issued ID. Examples can be a valid state driver’s license, military ID, or government ID. The ID must have been issued more than six months ago. |
| Flight itinerary or company letter requesting rush service. | Sample Letter (see files below) |
| Authorization for Texas Tower to act on your behalf. Please place one copy inside the sealed envelope, and leave one out for us. | Authorization letters (see files below) |
| Take your documents to your local post office to be witnessed, signed, and sealed. Do not open this envelope once sealed. You can find a complete list of local agencies at http://iafdb.travel.state.gov | The Passport Agency Deputy will charge an execution fee of $35. |
| Mail to Texas Tower | Send these documents along with your Texas Tower Order Form (see files below) to: Texas Tower Passports & Visas 2020 Montrose Blvd. Suite 400 Houston, TX 77006 Phone: (713) 874-1420 |
Additional Documents for Completing Your Order
Fee Breakdown for Passport Renewal Service
5-10 Day Passport Processing: $89.00
- Passport Agency Fee: $170.00
- Texas Tower Passport Fees:
- Same-Day Processing: $225.00 (You must send your package by FedEx 1st Overnight with Signature Release for this option)
- 2-3 Day Passport Processing: $158.00
- 5-10 Day Passport Processing: $89.00