Extend a limited-validity passport.
A limited-validity passport is one issued with less than the full 10 years (or less than 5 years for a child under 16). The path to a full-validity passport depends on when and where it was issued. We confirm your exact route and expedite it.
Our service fee, by speed
Government fee, photos and shipping are listed separately below.
When to come in
- Monday to Friday
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM to 3 PM
- Sunday
- 9 AM to 3 PM
In short
- A passport issued for less than the full validity, usually for a citizenship, identity, name, or document reason
- Bring your current passport and documentary evidence that resolves the original limitation
- The form you file depends on when and where the passport was issued, see below
- We take your passport photos in our office
Government fee, photos and shipping
See the full cost breakdownWhat to bring for a limited-validity passport extension
For your limited validity. Bring originals where noted. We take your photo in office.
Which application applies to you
Find the line that matches your passport, then follow it to the right process. Not sure? Call us and we confirm it in a minute.
Issued in the U.S., less than 1 year ago
File a re-application to correct the limitation. Go to Changes & Corrections
Issued in the U.S., more than 1 year ago
Apply for a brand-new passport. Go to New Passport
Emergency passport issued overseas, less than 1 year ago
File a re-application. Go to Changes & Corrections
Emergency passport issued overseas, 1 to 15 years ago
Renew it by mail. Go to Passport Renewal
Bring documentary evidence. The Passport Office needs the document that resolves the original limitation, for example proof of citizenship, identity, or a name change. We tell you exactly which document to bring before you come in.
Government fees for a limited-validity passport extension
| Service | Fees |
|---|---|
| First Time Passport | $216.87 + $35.00 Execution Fee |
| Passport Renewal | $216.87 |
| Lost / Stolen / Mutilated Passport | $216.87 + $35.00 Execution Fee |
| Child / Minor (Under 16) | $186.87 + $35.00 Execution Fee |
| Second Passport | $216.87 |
| Limited Validity | $216.87 |
| Passport Card without passport book (Adult) | $116.87 |
| Passport Card with passport book (Adult) | $216.87 + $30.00 |
| Passport Card without passport book (Child) | $101.87 |
| Passport Card with passport book (Child) | $186.87 + $15.00 |
| Name Change (less than 1 year since issue) | $60.00 |
| Name Change (more than 1 year since issue) | $216.87 |
Fees as of October 8, 2026. Official list: travel.state.gov
Government expedite fees must be paid by cashier's check or money order, payable to "U.S. Department of State".
- Emergency replacement passport dependent upon application type.
- Limited validity replacement passport dependent upon application type. See limited validity passport.
- Global VIP Services offers clients the ability to pay everything by debit card, cash or check and will obtain the money order for an additional fee of $15.00.
How we expedite a limited-validity passport extension
Call or come in with your limited-validity passport. We confirm which application applies.
We take your photo, complete the right form with you, and you pick your speed.
We expedite and return your full-validity passport by your travel date.
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