Simply, here are the tips for getting underway with your US passport! Bon voyage!
Have the Documents you need!
The necessary documents are a simple Proof of Citizenship and Proof of Identity.
There are a number of different documents that can be used, however.
This depends on whether or not this is the first time applicant, or if the passport is intended for a minor.
- Proof of citizenship includes:
- Previous US passport
- Birth certificate for those born inside the US.
- For those born outside the US, a Certificate of Citizenship (or like document) will be necessary upon submission
- Proof of identity includes:
- Previous US passport
- Driver’s license
- Current government or military ID
- Naturalization Certificate.
*These items should include both your photo and your signature!
*In the absence of an ID, you will need two forms of secondary identification.
With fairly lenient protocol on this front items like a social security card, credit card or even a library card will do. In fact, one can even appear with a witness, who will need their own sufficient forms of ID.
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