How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Prepare & File a Passport Application in Illinois

In 2025, a personal client in Illinois sought assistance with preparing and filing a passport application for their newborn son, who was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Due to unique circumstances, the father was required to handle the application alone as the mother needed to return to Hong Kong shortly after the baby's release from the hospital. The client sought guidance on the necessary procedures and associated costs, emphasizing a need for legal assistance with notary services to facilitate the application. As a result, the client received one proposal from a licensed attorney, with a flat fee bid set at $1,500. This proposal was submitted promptly to meet the client's request for assistance within a timeframe of over a week.