Applying for passport services is a little bit different if you were born overseas.\u00a0 Almost all US citizens can get a passport, no matter where you were originally from. However, the documents you’ll need to submit are different than they would be for someone who was born in the US.<\/p>\n
For example, if you were born overseas to US parents, you can apply for passport services using a Consular Report of Birth Abroad as proof of citizenship instead of a birth certificate.\u00a0 Or, you can use a Certificate of Citizenship.<\/p>\n
If you were born abroad and adopted by US parents, you can use your adoption decree and a copy of both parent’s US birth certificates as proof of citizenship.<\/p>\n
If you are a naturalized US citizen, you can apply for passport services using your Certificate of Naturalization. What if you’ve lost your\u00a0 Certificate of Naturalization? You can order a replacement, but it may take up to 6 weeks to arrive. So, if you’re applying for expedited passport services, here’s what you can do:<\/p>\n
If you’re traveling internationally, it’s important to allow at least 6 weeks for your new passport to arrive in the mail.\u00a0 If you need to get a passport more quickly, a private passport expediter can speed up the process for you. Passport expediters can also walk you through the process and make sure you submit the right documents the first time around.<\/p>\n