Lieutenant Governor Office Virgin Islands : Passport Application Acceptance Facility U.S.

Name of the Organization : Lieutenant Governor Office
Type of Facility : Passport Application Acceptance Facility
Country : United States Virgin Islands

Website : https://ltg.gov.vi/
Passport FAQ : https://ltg.gov.vi/

LTG Passport Application Acceptance Facility

The Office of the Lt. Governor-Passport Division has been designated a Passport Application Acceptance Facility by the United States Department of State.

Related : Lieutenant Governor Office Consumer Assistance Program U.S. Virgin Islands : www.statusin.org/8172.html

We gladly accept your completed passport application and forward it to the appropriate issuing agency for an issuance determination. Only the United States Department of State can make the determination of eligibility. All requirements and rules referring to the process of obtaining U.S. passports are mandated by the United States Department of State and the Code of Federal Regulations.

Applications that are accepted at this office includes first time applications, passport renewals, passport amendments, and no fee passports for authorized government officials traveling on official business for the U.S. Government.

Service is provided to St. John residents once a week at the office of the Administrator in Cruz Bay. Service is also extended to U.S. citizens living in neighboring Caribbean Islands, non-citizen minor children of U.S. parent(s), and also U.S. citizens’ crew members working aboard cruise lines that frequent our islands.

Passport Forms:
Passport forms can be downloaded online from https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html or by visiting any passport office. The following are a listing of passport applications.
** DS-11 (Passport Application)
** DS-82 (Passport Renewal Application)
** DS-64 (Lost/Stolen Passport)
** DS-3053 (Statement of Consent for Minors Under 16)
** DS-4085 (Application for Additional Visa Pages)
** DS-5504 (Passport Re-Application Form)

How To Apply For A U.S. Passport:
U.S. passports are issued only to U.S. citizens or nationals. Each person must obtain his or her own passport. IF YOU ARE A FIRST-TIME APPLICANT, please complete and submit a DS-11 application in person. Each application must be accompanied by (1) PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP, (2) PROOF OF IDENTITY, (3) TWO (2×2) PHOTOGRAPHS, and (4) FEES.

Federal Tax Law:
26 U.S.C. 6039E (Internal Revenue Code) requires a passport applicant to provide his/her name and social security number. If you have not been issued a social security number, enter zeros in box #5. The Department of State must provide this information to the Internal Revenue service routinely. Any applicant who fails to provide the required information is subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS. All questions on this matter should be referred to the nearest IRS office.

For more information contact the Division of Passports at the address listed below:
ST. Thomas:
No. 5047 Kongens Gade
St. Thomas, V.I. 00802
Tel: (340) 774-4024
Fax: (340) 779-1171
Hours of Operation: 9:00AM-3:00PM
9:00AM-1:00PM (Every Thursday ONLY) on St. John

ST. Croix:
1105 King Street
Christiansted, V.I. 00820
Tel: (340) 773-6449
Fax: (340) 773-0330
Hours of Operation: 9:00AM-3:00PM

FAQ :
Why do I have to submit original documents (birth certificate, naturalization certificate, marriage certificate, adoption decrees, etc.)?
The agency must receive these documents in its original format or a certified copy bearing a seal from the agency from which it was issued in order to authenticate the document. These documents will be returned when the passport is issued.

Must both parents be present when submitting an application for minors under 16?
Yes, the law requires that both parents give consent to the issuance of a passport for minors under the age of 16. For special circumstances such as an absent parent, a DS-3053 (Parental Consent Form) or a notarized statement from the absent parent would be needed. For other circumstances, please speak to an agent.

Why do children have to be present when applying for a passport?
The law requires all children be present and identified by an acceptance agent in order to enhance the accurate identification of applicants and aid in the prevention of child abduction and substitution.

Can applications be submitted online?
No, but applications can be filled out online, printed with a barcode, and submitted to any U.S. Passport Office.

Can I mail in the passport application myself?
Applicants utilizing the following forms may submit their applications by mail:
** DS-4085 “Application for Additional Visa Pages”
** DS-5504 “Passport Re-Application Form”
** DS-82 “Passport Renewal Application” (For use by renewing adults only. However, it is strongly encouraged to submit renewal applications at any U.S. Passport Office.
** Applicants utilizing form DS-11 “Passport Application” must submit their application in person with required documentation(s).

How do I check the status of my application?
There are three options for doing status checks.
** 877-487-2778 or (TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793)
** email at NPIC@state.gov or
** online at www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/status/status_2567.html

How long do I have to wait before receiving my passport?
Generally passports take about four weeks to six weeks for processing, but can vary depending on the time of year and the increasing workload of the issuing agency.