Government paperwork is not always written in the most user-friendly manner, and passport renewal forms are no exception. Unfortunately, if you make a mistake filling it out or you don’t send in the required documentation, your new passport could be delayed. Here’s what you need to know to keep the gears of bureaucracy turning smoothly when you apply:
Passport Renewal Eligibility
Not everyone is eligible to renew their passport by mail.
Read ArticleThere’s almost nothing worse than losing your passport the day before you are supposed to leave on an international trip-except, perhaps, losing it while you are far from home in another country.
Read Article*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.
Getting a child passport is a bit more complicated of a process than getting a passport for an adult.
Read ArticleYour US passport is one of your most valuable possessions, and you are probably very careful with it. However, no matter how careful we try to be, accidents happen. When it comes to passports, the most common causes of accidental damage are pets, toddlers, washing machines and for frequent travelers, normal wear and tear.
Read ArticleA new program from the Department of Homeland security could allow you to zip through passport services lines when you return home from overseas. The program, called Global Entry, allows passengers to pay $100 to get through customs a little bit faster.
Read ArticleDid you know that the government keeps a copy of each application you submit for passport service, including copies of the evidence you submitted to prove your citizenship?
If you’d like a copy of these records for any reason, here’s how to get them:
If your passport was issued after 1925, the records are stored with US Passport Services.
Read ArticleIf you’ve gotten married, it can take a long time to get everything changed over from your maiden name to your married name. Some documents, inevitably, will get lost in the shuffle.
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