by Matt
(Portland, OR)
Question: I am leaving for Japan Feb. 10, 2011. I sent off my passport paperwork on Jan. 6, 2011 and paid for the 1-2 week expedited service. The tour manager told me that he needs my passport information on Jan. 18, 2011 so he can purchase my plane ticket.
My question is if I don't receive my actual passport in the mail by that day is there a way to find out my information? Such as my passport card number or any other information that I need in order for the manager to purchase my ticket.
Answer: You cannot get the number before the passport is issued. Passports (generally speaking) are returned the day they are issued.



