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Getting a 2nd limited passport

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When urgent international travel arises and your current passport is unavailable or submitted for a visa, a 2nd limited passport can keep your plans on track. Sharplink Services offers fast, secure, and professional processing—giving travelers peace of mind with expedited support and end-to-end guidance.

What Is a 2nd Limited Passport?

A 2nd limited passport is a temporary travel document, valid for up to two years, issued under special circumstances. It’s primarily used when your main passport is unavailable—such as being held for a visa—or when visa conflicts prevent entry to certain countries. It’s ideal for government employees, business professionals, and frequent travelers who need a flexible travel option without disruption.



    Who Qualifies for a 2nd Limited Passport?

    You may be eligible for a 2nd limited passport if:

    • Your current passport is submitted for visa processing and you have imminent travel.
    • You need to travel to a country that restricts entry due to a visa or stamp in your existing passport.
    • You have government, business, or emergency medical travel that cannot be postponed.
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    How the Process Works

    At Sharplink, we make applying for a 2nd limited passport simple and efficient. Here’s how it works:

    1. Eligibility Review

    Our passport specialists assess your case, determine if you qualify, and guide you through the necessary documentation.

    2. Document Preparation

    Using our legal document preparation services, we help you complete all required forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance for faster approval.

    3. Application Submission

    Once your documents are ready, we submit them to the appropriate agency. Need it urgently? Wondering, “where can I get my passport the same day”? We offer solutions tailored to your timeline.

    4. Expedited Processing Available

    Our team will walk you through the expedited passport costs and let you know how long does an expedited passport take based on your situation. Most requests can be processed within days.

    What’s Needed To Proceed

    To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:

    1. Current Passport
    2. 1 new passport photo – 2”x2” white background – Cannot be the same photo in your primary passport.
    3. Completed and signed DS-82 – use this link https://pptform.state.gov/ – to complete the DS-82 online – print and sign in blue ink
    4. Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign in Blue ink one copy of each LOA.
    5. Statement requesting a 2nd Limited Passport. Click Here
    6. Order Request Form – Download Here
    7. Fees – Passport Agency fee $209.53 – Check or Money order payable to US Department of State
    8. SharpLink Services fee is $300.00. We accept checks or money orders payable to SharpLink Services. We also accept credit cards (Visa & Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge on credit card payments.

    Why Choose Sharplink?

    Applying for a 2nd limited passport requires experience and attention to detail. Sharplink delivers trusted legal document services you can rely on. Our expert team also provides:

    • Legal document review service to ensure all forms are correct and complete
    • Access to notary and apostille services near me for supporting documentation
    • Support with urgent processing requests and tailored travel document solutions

    We’re here to help you navigate the complexities with clarity and speed.

    Additional Support You Might Need

    Your 2nd passport application may involve other international travel documents. Sharplink offers:

    • Visa provisioning service for handling complex visa prep
    • Clarification on what is visa provisioning service and associated visa provisioning service charge
    • Apostille US service and assistance with apostille services in Washington DC for legal use abroad
    • Full coverage for travelers needing visa services in Washington DC

    Ready to Start?

    Don’t let passport limitations delay your travel. Whether for business, emergency, or international scheduling conflicts, Sharplink helps you obtain your 2nd limited passport efficiently. Our proven system, professional support, and quick turnaround ensure you’re ready for takeoff—on time and with confidence.

    Contact Sharplink Services today to begin your 2nd limited passport process.

    Passport Services

    New or First Passport, Child’s Passport, Passport Renewal, Name Change, Lost or Stolen Passport, 2nd Limited Passport
    SharpLink Fee Passport Agency Fee
    5 to 7 Business Days…. $300 Plus $209.53 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
    Minor…. $300 Plus $179.53
    Passport Card…. $30 (ADDITIONAL
    Cash layout (Cost + 10% surcharge)

    Make an appointment with your local Post Office, they will act as the accepting agent for the Passport Agency. Bring the following to your appointment:

    • Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization – for proof of citizenship
    • 2 passport photos – 2”x2” White background
    • Government issued ID – i.e. Driver’s license (original and a photocopy)
    • Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign 2 copies of LOA attached – Sign in Blue ink
    • Completed but unsigned DS-11 Form– use this link https://pptform.state.gov/ – Complete online, print but Do Not Sign – The PO Agent will have you swear the oath and sign the DS-11. Collect the fees $209.53 Passport Agency fee and the Post Office fee of $35.00.

    The Post Office agent will seal the (signed DS-11, signed LOA, photo, birth certificate, copy of your ID and fees) in an envelope and return the sealed envelope to you.

    To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:

    • Sealed envelope – Seal must only be broken by the Passport Agency
    • Extra unsigned DS-11
    • The extra passport photo
    • Extra LOA – One will go into the sealed envelope and the other included with the material being sent to us.
    • Order Request Form – Click Here
    • Check or money order payable to SharpLink Services for $300.00 (Payment by credit card is also accepted (Visa or Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge)

    Processing will be 5-7 business days from the date of submission to the Passport Agency. Your passport will be shipped directly to the address listed on your DS-82 Form.

    To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:

    • Current Passport
    • 1 new passport photo – 2”x2” white background
    • Completed and signed DS-82 – use this link https://pptform.state.gov/ – to complete the DS-82 online – print and sign in blue or black ink
    • Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign in Blue ink one copy of the LOA attached.
    • Order Request Form – Click Here
    •  Fees – Passport Agency fee $209.53 – Check or Money order payable to US Department of State
    • SharpLink Services fee is $300.00. We accept checks or money orders payable to SharpLink Services. We also accept credit cards (Visa & Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge on credit card payments.

    Please send all material to our office.

    What’s Needed To Proceed

    Make an appointment with your local Post Office, they will act as the accepting agent for the Post Office.

    Bring the following to your appointment:

    1. Both parents – If one is unable to attend the non-attending parent must complete and notarize form DS-3053 “Statement of Consent” – use this link https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds3053.PDF
    2. The child and their Birth Certificate for proof of citizenship
    3. 2 passport photos – 2”x2” White background
    4. Government-issued ID of both parents i.e. Driver’s license (original and a photocopy)
    5. Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign 2 copies of LOA Signed by both parents in Blue ink
    6. Completed but unsigned DS-11 Form– use this link https://pptform.state.gov/
    7. The PO Agent will have you swear the oath and sign by both parents the DS-11 Form. Collect the fees $179.53 Passport Agency fee and the Post Office fee of $35.00

    The Post Office agent will seal the signed (DS-11, signed LOA, photo, birth certificate, copy of your ID and fees) in an envelope and return the sealed envelope to you.

    To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:

    1. Sealed envelope – Seal must only be broken by the Passport Agency
    2. The extra passport photo
    3. Extra LOA – One will go into the sealed envelope and the other included with the material being sent to us.
    4. Order Request Form – Download Here
    5. Check or money order payable to Caring Hands Services for $300.00 (Payment by credit card is also accepted (Visa or Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge)

    What’s Needed To Proceed

    Make an appointment with your local Post Office, they will act as the accepting agent for the Passport Agency.

    Bring the following to your appointment:

    1. Completed and signed DS-64 (Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport) – Click Here
    2. Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization – for proof of citizenship
    3. 2 passport photos – 2”x2” White background
    4. Government-issued ID – i.e. Driver’s license (original and a photocopy)
    5. Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign 2 copies of LOA  – Sign in Blue ink
    6. Completed but unsigned DS-11 Form– use this link https://pptform.state.gov/ – The PO Agent will have you swear the oath and sign the DS-11. Collect the fees $209.53 Passport Agency fee and the Post Office fee of $35.00.

    The Post Office agent will seal the (signed DS-11, signed LOA, DS-64, photo, birth certificate, copy of your ID and fees) in an envelope and return the sealed envelope to you.

    To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:

    1. Sealed envelope – Seal must only be broken by the Passport Agency
    2. The extra passport photo
    3. Extra LOA – One will go into the sealed envelope and the other included with the material being sent to us.
    4. Order Request Form – Download Here
    5. Check or money order payable to SharpLink Services for $300.00 (Payment by credit card is also accepted (Visa or Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge)

    What’s Needed To Proceed

    To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:

    1. Current Passport
    2. 1 new passport photo – 2”x2” white background
    3. Completed and signed DS-82 – use this secure online link https://pptform.state.gov/ – and sign in blue ink
    4. Original Proof of Name Change – i.e. Court Documents for Divorce or legal name change or Marriage Certificate
    5. Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign in Blue ink one copy of the LOA.
    6. Order Request Form – Download Here
    7. Fees – Passport Agency fee $209.53 – Check or Money order payable to US Department of State
    8. SharpLink Services fee is $300.00. We accept checks or money orders payable to SharpLink Services. We also accept credit cards (Visa & Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge on credit card payments.

    What’s Needed To Proceed

    To proceed we will need the following sent to our office:

    1. Current Passport
    2. 1 new passport photo – 2”x2” white background – Cannot be the same photo in your primary passport.
    3. Completed and signed DS-82 – use this link https://pptform.state.gov/ – to complete the DS-82 online – print and sign in blue ink
    4. Letter of Authorization (LOA) – Click Here – Please complete and sign in Blue ink one copy of each LOA.
    5. Statement requesting a 2nd Limited Passport. Click Here
    6. Order Request Form – Download Here
    7. Fees – Passport Agency fee $209.53 – Check or Money order payable to US Department of State
    8. SharpLink Services fee is $300.00. We accept checks or money orders payable to SharpLink Services. We also accept credit cards (Visa & Mastercard) with a 5% surcharge on credit card payments.

    Required Documents:

    • A completed US Passport Application (available on-site).
    • Two (2) identical, 2″ x 2″ recent, professional, face-front photographs with a white or light background (no school photos accepted).
    • An original or certified copy of a birth certificate with a raised seal and file date issued by a State or Municipal Bureau of Vital Statistics, including both parents’ names (no photocopies accepted), OR
    • A Naturalization Certificate (no photocopies accepted), OR
    • A previous United States passport
    • A valid driver’s license, government identification, Green Card, valid passport from parent’s country, or a previous US passport issued after the applicant’s 16th birthday and not more than 15 years old

    If the applicant cannot furnish the above identification, they can present:

      • Three additional forms of identification (bring whatever you have) AND
      • An identifying witness who has known the applicant for at least two years, is a US citizen or Resident Alien and can establish their identity by one of the above means.
      • Children 15 years or younger renewing a US passport must submit both the passport and an original or certified copy of the birth certificate showing both parents’ full names.

    Costs:

    • Adults 16 years of age or older: $212.05, payable by personal check or US Postal money order to the US Department of State.
    • Children 15 years of age or younger: $182.05, payable by personal check or US Postal money order to the US Department of State

    Start by Gathering and Preparing Your Documents

    • Fill out the online DS-11 application online, but DO NOT SIGN until directed to do so.
    • Click “Create form” when finished.
    • Ensure the printed form has two barcodes

    Provide Proof of Citizenship

    You need to supply one of the following:

    • Previous U.S. Passport if you are over 15 years old
    • Certified Birth Certificate from the state, county, or city
    • Certificate of Citizenship or FS-240, DS-1350
    • Certificate of Naturalization

    Proof of Identity

    Evidence of Immediate Travel

    Supply 2 copies of one of the following:

    • Travel ticket to a foreign country
    • Travel itinerary or e-ticket with reservation confirmation
    • Business travelers can submit a Business Letter of Expedite if the above is unavailable. Call for clarification.

    Passport Photographs

    Obtain 2 passport photos from a professional

    U.S. Government Fees

    • Make a check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of State” for $190 (processing fee for an expedited passport). The check should have a pre-printed name and address. Temporary or starter checks are not acceptable.
    • Acceptance Agent Fee: $35

    Authorization Letter

    Allows us to act as your agent. Print and complete 2 copies.

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