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Passport Information
The Passport Services Office provides information and services to
American citizens about how to obtain, replace or change a passport.
A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies
the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is
required to enter and leave most foreign countries. Only the U.S.
Department of State has the authority to grant, issue or verify United
States passports.
New Application for a U.S. Passport
To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to go in person to
one of over
9,000 passport acceptance facilities located throughout the United
States with two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a
valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license.
Acceptance facilities include many Federal, state and probate courts, post
offices, some public libraries and a number of county and municipal
offices. There are also
13 regional passport agencies, and 1 Gateway City Agency, which serve
customers who are traveling within 2 weeks (14 days), or who need foreign
visas for travel. Appointments are required in such cases.
You’ll need to apply in person if you are applying for a U.S. passport for
the first time: if your expired U.S. passport is not in your
possession; if your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more
than 15 years ago; if your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were
under age 16; or if your currently valid U.S. passport has been lost or
stolen.
For more information on getting a new passport, please visit
www.travel.state.gove/passport
Renewal of a U.S. Passport
You can
renew by mail if: Your most recent passport is available to submit and it
is not damaged; you received the passport within the past 15 years; you
were over age 16 when it was issued; you still have the same name, or can
legally document your name change.
You can get a passport renewal application form by downloading it from
this site.
If your passport has been, altered or damaged, you cannot apply by mail.
You must apply in person.
For more information on how to renew a passport, please visit
www.travel.state.gov/passport
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