Your passport is one of the most important documents you will ever own, and the process to get one can be overwhelming. There are different passport processing speeds, fees, and required documents, but we will make it easy to understand how to apply for a new passport.
Whether you need your passport in 1 week, or 8 weeks, the new passport application process is largely the same.
Read Article In an effort to demonstrate commitment to better serve all U.S. citizens, the U.S. Department of State has announced the addition of an unspecified gender marker (X) when applying for a U.S.
Read Article If you’re applying for a passport, you should be aware that the Department of State revised its guidelines concerning which birth certificates it will accept as proof of citizenship.
As of April 1st, 2011, all birth certificates submitted with passport applications must include your parent or parents’ names.
Read Article The passport card is a valid federal ID primarily for travelers that visit Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean by land and sea. It is the size and shape of a driver’s license, and conveniently fits in your wallet.
Read Article When you apply for a passport, you need to be able to convince the government of two things: you are who you say you are, and you are a US citizen.
Read Article It’s completely normal to feel just a wee bit nervous after you drop your passport application in the mail, especially if you’re on a deadline. After all, not only do you need your passport for travel, the application packet also contains important personal documents like your birth certificate.
Read Article Realizing that you’ve waited too long to apply for a passport is like being stuck in a bad dream. Terror and chagrin slowly mount as you realize the magnitude of your error.
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