How To Apply For New Passports
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International travel can be an incredible experience, but in order for it to be successful a considerable amount of planning must be done in advance. Applying for your new passports or replacing an expired one is absolutely essential just to get off the ground. Today, it is not possible to travel outside of the United States, even to Canada or Mexico, without a passport so everyone should have one on hand. The process is not difficult, but it has to be completed correctly or else the application will not be accepted.
Guidelines
In order to apply for a first-time passport, it is necessary to apply in person. This can be done at a passport application facility, and there are several across the country. In order to complete the application, there are several pieces of paperwork and forms of ID required so the best way to expedite the process is by coming prepared.
The three primary items that are needed for the application are the required forms, proof of citizenship and a primary form of identification. To prove citizenship, applicants may present a birth certificate or previously issued passport. As for primary identification, acceptable forms include a naturalization certificate or a current driver's license. Applicants must also submit a photocopy of their identification.
There are also a few forms that must be filled out in order to apply for a new passport. These forms can be printed offline and completed prior to visiting the application facility. However, it is very important to remember not to sign the forms until asked to do so by the acceptance agent or else they will not be valid.
If a passport is expired and needs to be renewed, that might be able to be done by mail. With the application, it is necessary to submit the expired passport, which must be undamaged. Also, in order to renew via mail, the previous passport must have been issued in the last fifteen years and when the holder was at least sixteen years old. It also must have the holder's current name and, if it does not, the application must include proof of name change.
The processing time for a passport is typically four to six weeks. It is possible to receive it in two to three weeks with expedited service for an additional charge. Those who are traveling within fourteen days should make an appointment at a passport agency. If someone has already applied for their passport application form, they should contact a National Passport Information Center representative seven days before their travel date.
Of course, there are fees attached to the passport application. An adult passport application requires a payment of one hundred dollars for the passport and the execution fee. A passport for a child costs eighty-five dollars for the same services. If a passport needs to be processed with expedited service, each application will incur an additional charge of sixty dollars.
The process of applying for a new US passport can be tiresome, but following it step by step is the only way to ensure successful travel. One mistake could cause the passport application to be rejected and then it may not be possible to leave the country on the date planned. Take the time to complete the process correctly and it will be no time at all before you can become an international globe trotter.
The three primary items that are needed for the application are the required forms, proof of citizenship and a primary form of identification. To prove citizenship, applicants may present a birth certificate or previously issued passport. As for primary identification, acceptable forms include a naturalization certificate or a current driver's license. Applicants must also submit a photocopy of their identification.
There are also a few forms that must be filled out in order to apply for a new passport. These forms can be printed offline and completed prior to visiting the application facility. However, it is very important to remember not to sign the forms until asked to do so by the acceptance agent or else they will not be valid.
If a passport is expired and needs to be renewed, that might be able to be done by mail. With the application, it is necessary to submit the expired passport, which must be undamaged. Also, in order to renew via mail, the previous passport must have been issued in the last fifteen years and when the holder was at least sixteen years old. It also must have the holder's current name and, if it does not, the application must include proof of name change.
The processing time for a passport is typically four to six weeks. It is possible to receive it in two to three weeks with expedited service for an additional charge. Those who are traveling within fourteen days should make an appointment at a passport agency. If someone has already applied for their passport application form, they should contact a National Passport Information Center representative seven days before their travel date.
Of course, there are fees attached to the passport application. An adult passport application requires a payment of one hundred dollars for the passport and the execution fee. A passport for a child costs eighty-five dollars for the same services. If a passport needs to be processed with expedited service, each application will incur an additional charge of sixty dollars.
The process of applying for a new US passport can be tiresome, but following it step by step is the only way to ensure successful travel. One mistake could cause the passport application to be rejected and then it may not be possible to leave the country on the date planned. Take the time to complete the process correctly and it will be no time at all before you can become an international globe trotter.
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