Passport FAQ - Get Answers to Your Passport Questions

Can you get a passport for my minor child if he is already out of the country?  I have a friend that sent his son to Mexico with his family and did not get the passport before his son left. He thought that he would be able to get the ...

Can I get a passport to go to Malawi, Africa if I have a previous felony drug conviction?  I have a previous felony drug conviction. I was invited to Malawi, Africa as part of a missionary team. Will I be able to obtain a passport?

I am ...

Where can I look to see the status up-date for the processing of a Passport Card?  I submitted the forms and documents needed for a Passport Card, including my Passport. My check was cashed, but I can't located the status of my Card....

How did my ex-husband get passports for my daughters without having sole custody?  I never signed for my daughters passport but they now have one. How did my ex-husband get a passport for them without having sole custody? I had given ...

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

If you are a US Citizen in Canada without a passport, can you return to the US with a birth cerificate?  I have an expired United States passport and want to travel to Canada. Is there anyway to do this without a valid passport?

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Lisa,...

How do I correct wrong birthdate on passport?  What do I need to do if I just realized that my birth year on my passport is incorrect and does not match my american citizenship certificate? At this ...

Can I keep the same passport number on my new passport that I had on my previous one?  Many legal documents in Costa Rica require passport numbers. Every time I renew my U.S. passport, I have to pay a lawyer to redo my papers of property ...

I received my passport but where are my supporting documents?  The following documents are those that I submitted to you to support my citizenship:
1. My Permanent Residence Card
2. My Original Mexican Passport
3....

Will I be okay to enter and exit a country if my passport was just issued?  I just received my passport in the mail a few days ago and the date on it says July 12th, 2010. I plan on going on a cruise to Italy, France, and Spain ...

Can I use my passport if I owe more than $5000 in child support?  If you owe more than $5000 in child support and you try to travel internationally round trip on your existing, valid passport, will you be denied travel?...

How do I prove identity without a photo ID?  My 83 yo mother needs a passport. Today the acceptance agent at the post office told me that a photo ID is required. However, the State Dept website and ...

Marital Status Questions on Passport Application  Hello

It bothers me that I am being asked about my ex husband. The question states, "Have you ever been married?" but then goes on to ask for his name,...

Whats the difference between a passport book and a passport card?  Whats the difference between a passport book and a passport card? Do I need both? My passport was issued to me when i was 17 years old and now 10 years ...

Canadian Requirements  I am a US citizen living in Florida. I would like to visit Niagara Falls this summer and plan to fly into Buffalo, NY. However, my hotel has a Canadian ...

Is it possible to get a copy of my passport and, if so, how?  Is it possible to get a copy of my passport from 200 and, if so, how? I took a trip to Cancun, Mexico in 2000.

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Glenda,

The U.S. Department ...

How do I call the National Passport Information Center's toll-free number from Canada?  Hi there, I am so sorry for bothering you with this but I am having a real problem finding the right place to ask this question. I am an American citizen ...

Do I need a new passport  My passport went through a washing in a washing machine. I can still read all of the information on the inside front cover, identify myself in the picture,...

Can I travel to Mexico with passport that expires in one month?  My husband,son and I have a 7 day all inclusive trip planned for Mexico this coming Saturday (July 17th). We were not aware of the 6 month passport validation ...

Can I get a passport card for my honeymoon so I don't have to pay the extra cost of a passport book?  My fiance and I are planning a honeymoon, but its based on whether we will have a passport. I'd rather pay the $55 pp for the passport card versus the ...

Do I need a passport if I have a resident alien card?  I am a US resident. I would like to travel to Mexico. The place of my birth. Do I need a passport or could I use my resident alien card? Please respond ...

How can I have my passport done in one day?  To whom it may concern,

I received a phone call today from the Miami passport agency regarding the status of my passport application. My passport application ...

I lost my sons U.S passport and visa - how to get them back asap?  I lost my son's U.S passport and visa in my recent trip back from India. I didn't find it at the lost and found at the airport. I want to know how to get ...

Can I go to my local courthouse to get my passport?  I am already having to go to the Courthouse to apply/obtain my new social security card and want to know if I can do both at the same place. I want to ...

I was turned down for a passport due to past child support. What can I do?  I was denied a passport due to past due child support. I was hired for a job in Nashville, TN. The company I was hired for is not currently in Nashville....

Do I need a passport for travel to the US Virgin Islands?  I am going on my honeymoon to the US Virgin Islands, specifically St. Thomas. We plan on only being on St. Thomas and not doing any island hopping.

Do ...

My passport will expire in a couple of years but I recently got married and need to do a name change on my passport.   Is there a way to get an updated name on my passport without having to pay for a new one for the next year and then having to pay again in 2012?

I am ...

My son lost his passort card--NOT his passport. What do we need to do?  My 12 year old son lost his wallet and it contained his small passport card, with the passport number on it. He DID NOT loose his passport. Please let ...

Passport Card in addition to Passport Book  If my US passport book does not expire for 6 more years, can I complete the DS-82 for a passport card without renewing my passport book? If yes, is the ...

British Passport for U.S. Citizen  Hello,

I have a unique question. I am a 36 year old U.S. citizen that was born here in the U.S. and still lives here. My mother was originally from ...

Is there or was there a specific passport for travel to the Caribean?  Is there or was there a specific passport for travel to the Caribbean?

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Douglas,

American citizens who travel to the Caribbean by air ...

Are extra pages needed for visas?  My husband and I travel a great deal. We will be going to Sweden, Netherlands, and Kenya this summer. One passport expires 3 March 2015 and has 2 pages ...

Reside in Paris, France but mailed my application for U.S. passport to Philadelphia.  On April 4, 2010 I sent my expired U.S. Passport with the correct forms and a Credit card consent to the National Passport Processing Center P. O. Box ...

Can you use the passport card instead of the passport book when traveling to Bahamas?  Travel from metro Detroit to Bahamas do I need a book passport or card passport?

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The Bahamian government only requires proof of ...

Can I get a passport to travel out of the country in 6 days?  I got a passport 20 years ago and used it once. Never needed to renew it. Have to travel to Tunisia in 6 days, what forms do I need to fill out? I have ...

Getting a new passport to replace a lost one  I have an appointment at the Connecticut Passport agency to obtain a new passport. I am replacing a lost passport given out in July, 2008. It was never ...

Do I need a passport book or a passport card to travel to Kenya?  To travel to Kenya do I need a passport card or book or both? And for my 3 yr old son?

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Amber,

Both you and your son need to ...

Can I re-enter the US with an expired passport?  I traveled outside the US and did not realize I had an expired passport. Will I be able to enter the US? What do I need to do?

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How do I speed up my passport application?  I am leaving out of the country on Wednesday and just realized I do not a US Passport....Is it possible for me to obtain one by Tuesday or Wednesday in ...

My passport was sent to an embassy and isn't here in time before I redeploy back to the US.  I applied for a passport while deployed in Iraq. It has taken a lot longer than expected and now I am redeploying back to North Carolina.

When I ...

How do I notify you that I have found my passport?  Recently I had reported my passport, lost but Today I found it, I had mssed placed it when I took to Social Security Office, for proof of ID. So what do ...

Can I get a record of my travel history according to my passport?  A friend of mine needs his international travel history from his passport which his ex-wife has confiscated. He needs the information for a court case ...

What if I have current passport on file but I cannot locate the physical passport?  I cannot find my physical passport, is there a way to locate it on file?

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Debra,

Lost passport replacement cannot be processed using ...

Can you get a passport if I have a open bench warrant?   I went to court for a DUI, got it all taken care of then about a year later i got another DUI. I moved away due to army relocation.

Several months later ...

Is the passport acceptance facility on Loudon Road in Concord, NH still operating? If yes, are they open Saturdays? Do they take pictures?  There is a post office on Loudon Road in Concord, NH. Is it still in operation? Are they open Saturdays? What are the Saturday hours? Do they take pictures?...

Do we need to get a passport to take our grandson to Canada for three days?  My wife and myself have passports. Our grandson is seven and lives with his Mother only. We would like to take him to Niagara Falls for two or three days....

Location to submit 1st application for passport in Broward County, Florida  Are there specific locations in Broward County, Florida that I must go to to obtain my first passport or can I go to any passport office?

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Vicki,...

obtaining a copy of an ancestor's passport  I am looking to obtain a copy of my great-grandfathers passport if that possible.

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Kelly,

The way you obtain a passport record ...

Can I travel while in Europe using only a service passport?  My husband is in the Army and we are currently stationed in Germany. I have heard that I can travel to other countries in Europe on a service passport ...

Can I enter the United States with a Canadian driver's license and a U.S. birth certificate?  I am a US Citizen living in Canada. I want to return home and I don't have a passport. I have a Canada drivers license and US birth certificate. Can I ...

Where is my passport with the extra Visa pages?  I mailed the passports for myself and my husband to get extra visa pages. My U.S. Postal Service Confirmation receipt says I mailed it on April 6th and ...

Can I visit the Canary Islands if my passport expires in only 4 months?  I have only 4 months left on my passport and due to go on holiday in next couple of days for a week. Will I be able to go to the Canaries Islands or will ...

Don't Know Exact Divorce Date  I have all the papers needed to apply for my Passport Card to go to Canada, but I never got my divorce papers when I divorced in 1981 -- my ex husband ...

Do I need to use my married name on my new passport when it is expired and I am leaving for my honeymoon the day after my wedding?   My passport is expired, and I am getting married on June 26, 2010, and leaving for St. Lucia on June 28, 2010. I am uncertain on if I should use my current ...

Will it be a problem traveling out of the country if my passport birth year does not match my license birth year?  My passport birth year does not match my license birth year. Will this be a problem traveling out of country?

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Loraine,

The information ...

What needs to be done with a passport when someone dies?  When someone dies, is there anything that needs to be done with their passport?

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Yes, there is something you can do with passport ...

Will my current passport still be valid if I am traveling abroad and my passport expires in 3 months from the date of travel?  I am leaving the country and don't have time to renew my passport. My passport expires in 3 months. Will I still be allowed to use this passport or do ...

my family wants to go on a cruise  My husband cannot get a passport because he owes past child support. He has been paying faithfully over 23 years.

We really want to go on a Disney ...

How much will two adult passports cost?  How much money will it cost for two adult passports to Mexico?

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Carolann,

I assume that you are applying for passports for the ...

Husband got into Mexico before realizing his passport has expired.  He is already IN Mexico. What does he need to get back in the U.S.? He has his work permit. He arrived Monday and will be returning Friday. The border ...

Can I use a photocopy of Naturalization Certificate as identity for my passport application?  Hello,

I changed my name as part of my naturalization. Therefore, I do not have any I.D. card that shows my new name. I'm applying the U.S. passport ...

Problem with Signature in Passport  When I was signing my passport my pen ran out of ink and also I did not write my middle name. I wrote over the original signature with a different pen ...

How do I get a passport if I am deployed in Afghanistan?  I'm currently deployed to Afghanistan, my passport expired in 2003 which was issued when I was a minor. How can I apply for a new passport while I am deployed ...

How long can someone stay in a Germany on an American passport?  My husband and I are stationed in Germany and my mother has come to visit. She flew here in December and is scheduled to return to the states in April,...

What do I do to replace my temporary passport with a permanent passport?  My passport was stolen while I resided in the UK and the US Embassy issued me a "temporary passport. This temporary passport needs to be replaced with ...

How can I prove that I never had a passport before 1986?  Hello,

I am American, and currently live in France. To register my son as an American citizen, I need to prove at least one continuous year of physical ...

What must I do to obtain a replacement if my passport is lost or stolen while I am in Argentina?  Where do I go in Argentina if my passport is lost or stolen while I am there next week?

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Max,

Besides the documents listed below ...

Does a minor traveling without a legal guardian need anything more than a passport?  My son, 13, has a passport. He will be traveling out of the country with my sister, his aunt. Does he need any other documents, papers etc and if so ...

Will my passport number change when I have it renewed?  My passport is about to expire. Will the passport number be different on my new passport?

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J.C.,

Yes, your passport number will ...

Can I get new pages added and at the same time get a Kenyan visa?   I don't have many pages left in my passport. I also don't have a lot of time.

I need to get pages added, and a visa for Kenya. Can I send it in, have ...

My passport is both lost and expired. What steps do I need to take to get a replacement?  I lost my passport and it has also expired. What forms do I need to complete to replace it? Are there any additional steps? Am I able to replace it by ...

Should I renew my expired passport or apply for a new one?"  My passport expired in 1999. Can I still renew? Also is a marriage license/certificate sufficient for a name change? I never officially changed my name ...

How long can you stay in a foreign country on a passport?  I am a spouse of a military service member that is serving in Germany. I am currently in Germany staying with my husband. Just want to know if I have to ...

Do I have to go all the way down to Norwalk, CT to apply for a passport or can I go to Springfield, MA?  I live in the north of CT. To get to Norwalk, CT will take over 1 1/2 hours each way. To get to Springfield, MA is just under 30 min each way. I would ...

How can I get a passport on Saturday?  My passport expired. I got a chance to work and need to travel tomorrow. Is it possible to get a passport on Saturday?

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Dave,

Unfortunately,...

What are the hours of the Lincoln NE passport office at Gateway Mall and what documentation do we need to bring to get a passport for our ward?  We are guardians for a 4-year-old and will be traveling overseas this summer. What documentation is needed to get his passport?

What are the hours of ...

Are our passports still valid?  Dear Sir:

My wife and I US Passports were issued in 2002 and we have only used them to go to England and Ireland in 2002.

Since then we have both ...

Why is the passport agency asking me for more documents?  I’m going to write down what the letter says…

“Thank you for your recent passport application. We need help in providing the necessary evidence of United ...

Stolen Passport  My passport was stolen about four years ago. I have an opportunity to travel to London England in May. Do I have to go through all of the steps that ...

Can you obtain a passoport if you have an old felony conviction?  My husband has a felony conviction from about 20 years ago that was resolved about 10 or 11 years ago. We are planning to go to Playa del Carmen, Mexico ...

Is passport information public records  I am a private investigator and wanted to know if passport information was public record, is it possible to check someone's name and find when and if that ...

Can I get a passport if I owe child support?  I owe about $5000 on child support but I need to travel to go visit my father in the Dominican Republic. I haven't see him in like 3 years. What can I ...

Are passports required to travel for US citizens traveling from the US mainland to Puerto Rico?  We are a party of 23 adults and children traveling to San Juan on 1/15/10 for a family vacation. Some of us have passports but not all. We were told by ...

If I am turned down for a passport due to back child support, do I get my money back?  If someone owes back child support and applied for a passport and was turned down, do they get the money back?

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The U.S. Department ...

What do I do with a damaged passport?  Passport went in the washer and was damaged.

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Damaged passports can neither be used for international travel nor are they eligible for ...

Can I use a birth registration notice in place of a certified birth certificate to get passport?  I have a Birth Registration Notice. It gives my name, that I am a twin, my birth date and the place where I was born.

It has an embossed print on it....

How do I get my passport number on line?  I need number for government form. I don't need actual passport just number. We lost the expired passport in a move.

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Charles,...

Where to get a passport if the regional agency is too far away?  If my regional passport office is a great distance away, and I need a passport within the next two weeks (as a new applicant), will I be able to obtain ...

Can I apply for a passport in Houston if I live in Atlanta Georgia?  I live in Atlanta, Georgia. Need passport ASAP. Can I apply in person in Houston as I am visiting Houston prior to my international travel as opposed ...

passport to return from US virgin islands?  Do I need a passport to return to the Untied States from the US virgin islands?

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No passport is needed to visit the US Virgin Islands ...

How could I get my birth certificate back?  I've just received my passport but did not get my birth certificate returned to me. When applying for my passport, I was told it would be returned to me,...

Passports for Closed Loop Cruise  If we are leaving Miami on a cruise to Belize and Roatan, Honduras then returning back to Miami, do we need a passport?

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ML,

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