How do I get my original passport and supporting documentation back?

by Michelle
(San Francisco, CA)

Question: I recently applied for and received a new passport due to a marital name change, however I only received my new passport, and I would like to receive my original passport back for record keeping purposes as well as my original copy of my marriage certificate. How can I obtain this back?

Answer: Your original passport and marriage certificate should arrive soon. These documents are usually sent separately from the new passport. If they do not arrive after a couple of weeks, please contact the National Passport Information Center.

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How do I get my original passport and supporting documentation back?

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Original Documents have not yet been received
by: Claire

I have applied for an US passport. I have received the passport successfully, nevertheless, I have not received the original documents I sent out along with the passports forms.

I have phoned the National 877 number and they advised me to wait for a week.

I don't think it's a good and wise idea for the state gov. to keep and mail back such sensitive materials with all of my personal information on it.

Copies of true documents should be accepted.

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Claire,

Certified copies are accepted. If you do not feel comfortable sending original documents, you can apply for certified copies and send those.

William

Birth Certificate
by: Tracy

I too have received my passport but have not received my original birth certificate back it has been since Oct. What do I need to do to get this documentation back since I am traveling in April.

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Please contact the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or send an email to npic@state.gov

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