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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....

Can a 17 year old submit passport as proof of citizenship?  Government website and local passport office do not seem to agree on what is needed. As I understand the website information.

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Should there be a space after the Mc of my last name in my passport?  Just received passport and last name is listed MC NEIL. It should be just one word. I want to make sure that this is not the way you do it with McNeil ...

Does he need a complete new passport?  My son was 12 when he got his passport. It will expire in May 2010. He is now 17, so does he need to apply for a completely new one?

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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 ...

Name in passport does not match name on social security card or driver's license  I have been married for 32 years and for that time have used my maiden name as my middle name, as I was given no middle name at birth. The social security ...

Chinese visa requirements for child adopted from China but American citizen  Hi.. We will travel for vacation to China. My daughter was born in China, she is adopted and is an American citizen with a US passport. Do I need to submit ...

What if I put that I've never been married on my passport application but I actually have?  I have been married for 15 years but my husband and I separated after 7 years of marriage. So I wanted to know what happens if i put on my passport that ...

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.

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Do I need my ex-husband's place of birth for the passport application?  I do not know how to contact my ex-husband and we have not been in contact since the divorce. It wasn't a good marriage nor a good divorce and I do not ...

What documents do I need to take for my baby to get his passport?  Requisitions to be taken at office in order to proceed with passport application.

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

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Minor traveling with grandparents. What do they need?  I have a minor that wants to travel to Mexico with my parents. What do I need to do for her to travel with them?

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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 Expedite A Passport for an Infant?  My husband and I are moving (driving) to Alaska mid April with our newborn who will be 1 month old. I had recently called and talked to someone about needing ...

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 ...

Can a 17 year old travel to the US Virgin Islands with an expired passport?  Can we take a 17 year old to St. Thomas with an expired passport?

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How does my name appear on my passport?  How does my entire name appear on my passport? Is my middle name or initial on the passport? I am asking because I would like to know what my flight ticket ...

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 ...

Can I get a passport if the name on my birth certificate does not match the name on my drivers license and social secrity card?  The last name on my birth certificate is different than the name I use on all of my legal documentation. I have used the last name of my step-father since ...

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 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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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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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 ...

What form do I need to fill out if I already have a brown military passport?  I am in the Air Force and have my military passport. It is not recommended to carry this. I want to get the blue civilian passport. I also have a blue ...

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 ...

How do I expedite my passport?  I am a passport holder, and the expiration of this passport is coming very soon; in fact in a week or so. I am a Flight Attendant with Continental Airlines....

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 ...

If I was adopted, do I need to put my old name on the passport application?  If I was adopted do I need to put my old name on the passport application?

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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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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?

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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 ...

Do I need a new passport if I added my married name to my original last name?  Hello,

I was recently married and added my husband's last name to my full maiden name. There is no hyphen, just a space and two last names.

My ...

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 ...

What proof of citizenship is needed to get a passport for an adopted child?  My daughter was adopted and born in Korea--she is US citizen--what paperwork do we need to show her U.S. citizenship to get her a passport. She is 8 years ...

Will a notarized statement from her grandparents passing custody to me and her birth certificate allow me to get her a passport?  Eight months ago through a paternity test, I found out that I have a 14 year old daughter in Washington State. Her mother had passed away several years ...

Will my passport have my two middle names on it?  I have one middle name on my birth certificate but for more than 5 years I have used two middle names. If Form DS-11 is filled out with both names will ...

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 ...

Do I need new passport photo because I dyed my hair and let it grow long?  My hair was white and very short on my passport photo. Now it is longer and dyed brown. Do I need a new photo?

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How do I see the name that will be listed on my passport?  My passport has been applied for but I need to get my airline tickets. Will the passport have my full middle name or just the initial?

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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 ...

passport does not have middle name on it  I just received the passports for myself, my son and my husband. I filled out all the applications the same but my passport does not include my middle ...

Do I need a new passport photo after losing over 40 pounds?  My passport was issues 2 yrs. ago, and since that time I've lost more than 40 pounds on a successful weight-loss program. Do I need to have my photo re-...

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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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 ...

I purchased a passport application guide but do I really need it?  I purchased a passport application guide for $45.00. Do I really need this?

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How can I contact the DC agency directly since expedited passport has not arrived  Hello, my Name is Elton and I am traveling on 1/7/2010. I provided a self addressed FedEx envelope with all required documents to complete the process....

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....

Section 10 of Passport Application: Parent Names  When I filled out the application using the online form the Date and Place of Birth for parents was not listed as a required field.

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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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Can I travel overseas if my drivers license name and passport name don't match?  I will be traveling to Europe in April and I recently realized that my drivers license has my married (but now ex) name on it, and my passport has my maiden ...

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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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 ...

Forms when apply for a new passport  What forms of identification and/or other forms do I need to take with me when applying for a new passport?

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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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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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