A. Gather all the documents listed above to visit an Acceptance Agent (designated Post Offices or Court
Houses in your area. Click here to find the acceptance agent nearest you).

B. Inform the Acceptance Agency that you are using an expediting service to "hand Carry" your application
to
the passport agency for processing.

C. After signing the application form DS-11 in front of the Acceptance Agency, the Agency should seal-up
the
following items in their envelope:
  1.        The completed DS-11Form
  2.        Two identical passport photos
  3.        Proof of citizenship
  4.        Check or Money order to "US Dept. of State"
  5.        One copy of the proof departure
  6.        The letter of authorization
  7.        A copy of your driver license.
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Copy Right 2007 BCV Visa and Passport.  All rights reserved.
BCV
Visa and Passport Service
EXPEDITE NEW PASSPORT APPLICATION INTRODUCTION - THREE STEPS.
BCV Visa and Passport Services
1502 Rosalie St
Houston, TX 77004

1-888-778-6182
Email: service@bcvisa.com
1 888 778 6182
or 713 386 5208
Step 1. Collect Required Documents
Step 2. Visit Acceptance Agency
1. Completed Application Form DS-11:  You can complete form DS-11 Online or by hand



    After answering all questions online, click CREATE FORM Button, then form DS-11 will come up
                                              

    If completing Form DS-11 by hand, please do so legibly and in black ink.  
Reminder:
  • At mailing address block on Form DS-11, Please fill in our address ( 1502 Rosalie St, Houston, TX 77004)
  • After filling out and printing the form, do not sign this form until you are instructed to do so by the acceptance agent.
  • If you don't have any travel plan, or your departure date is not within 14 days, please make sure do not fill in the Travel
    Plans section online, and leave it blank.
2. Passport Photos:
3. Proof of Citizenship:
    Submit one of the following:
  • Your certified birth certificate (Need help to get a birth certificate, please click here).
  • Naturalization papers.
  • Your old passport.
    If your name has changed from birth, please click here for more information.
4. Proof of Identity:
    Copy of your driver's license issued more than six months ago (Not temporary or learner's license).
5. Proof of Departure:
    Provide one of the following:
  • Your travel itinerary or
  • Your ticket from an airline or travel agency.
    If you do not have a ticket or itinerary, please click here,
6. Letter of Authorization
    Click here to download and complete the Authorization Letter. This letter gives BCV the authority to submit your
    application and pick up your new passport on your behalf. (Please make one extra copy)
7. Fee and
Payment
 1. Government Fee: Make one check payable to U.S. Department of State for $135.
  • Write applicant's full name and date of birth on the check or money order.
  • All personal checks must show a printed address.
  • Temporary or starter check is not acceptable.
2.  Make the second check payable to the acceptance agent for $25 (your Post Office or Court House).
3.. BCV Service Fee and return shipping fee : Use the table below to select the service you need and the
corresponding BCV service fee.  Make your check or money order payable to BCV.  Credit Card is acceptable with
3% surcharge.                   
*You can send us a prepaid air bill without return shipping fee.
Service Type
Processing Time
BCV Service Fee
Return Shipping
Fee *
Total Fee
Express Service
8-11
Business Days
$39
$21
$60
Rush Service
5-7
Business Days
$79
$21
$100
Urgent Service
2-4
Business Days
$109
$21
$130
Emergency  Service
24 Hours
$139
$21
$160

    A. Bring the all documents listed above to visit an Acceptance Agent.  Click here to find the acceptance agent nearest you.
    B. Inform the Acceptance Agency that you are using an expediting service to "hand Carry" your application to the passport
    agency for processing.
    C. After signing the application form DS-11 in front of the Acceptance Agency, the Agency should seal-up the following
    items in their envelope and marked "to be opened by U.S. Passport Office only"










If the agent does not feel at ease about releasing the envelope, suggest that he/she refer to page 31 or 44 of their passport
agent's manual, "Hand-Carrying of executed Applications"
  • Do not seal the payment to BCV inside the sealed envelope.
  • Please write the 1) Applicant Name, 2) Date of birth, 3) Departure date on the outside of the   sealed envelope
  1.        Form DS-11
  2.        Two identical passport photos
  3.        Proof of citizenship
  4.        Check or Money order to "US Dept. of State" for $135.
  5.        One copy of the proof departure
  6.        The letter of authorization
  7.        A copy of your driver license.
Step 3. Ship your documents to BCV

Please send the following to us via FedEx Priority or UPS (overnight).
  1. BCV order form. Click here Download and printer out.
  2. Sealed envelope from the Acceptance Agent
  3. The check or money order payable to BCV for the service fee
  4. The other copy of your authorization letter with your original signature
  5. The other copy of the proof of departure
Shipping Address:
    Passport Department
    BCV Visa and Passport Services
    1502 Rosalie St
    Houston, TX 77004
    713-271-3500
Important message for the applicant who use our 24 Hours service only:
We must receive your package before 8:30 am. You must send your application via FedEx First Overnight Only in order to
guarantee 24 hours process.
Who can use this instruction
1. You are applying for your first U.S. passport and you are at least 16 years old
2. Your previous passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago
3. Your previous passport has expired and was issued when you were under 16
4. Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged