How do I get a passport with a birth certificate that was filed more than a year past the birth date?  Question: My birth certificate was filed more than a year past my birth date due to an adoption. The only supporting documentation of my adoption is ...

Need a passport but name on birth certificate and current name do not match  Question: I have been in the US Military for the past 13 years, and currently need a Military Passport (Brown Passport) for an upcoming deployment. My ...

I need the birth certificate sent in with the passport application as soon as possible  Question: I applied November 3, 2010 for my daughters first passport. I sent in the original birth certificate in with the passport application.

I ...

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

How do I renew an expired passport if I lost my naturaliazation papers?  Question: I lost my expired passport (expired 2009), don't have my naturalization papers (born in Cuba), and need to have a passport in the next 3 months....

How do I handle a birth certificate with a wrongly spelled name?  Question: As an adult returning from Military Service in 1974, my stepfather who was my Dad since I was 6 was finally able to adopt me after my birth ...

My Passport Paper Work  Question: I applied for a Passport card two months ago. I paid my fee and had letters sent to me twice now for more info. The first was for a divorce ...

Can I use my child's birth certificate with my name and birth date to get my passport?  Question: I cannot locate my birth certificate, but my name, birth place and birthday are on my child's. Can I use my child's birth certificate to get ...

I need information about forms of identification for passport  Question: I applied for my passport at the post office and used the wrong birth certificate copy without realizing it. I have received a letter asking ...

Why would the passport agency need 5 more pieces of identification more than 20 years old?  Question: I'm 33 years old and this will be my first passport. I got the pictures taken at the post office and provided all the IDs and original birth ...

Can I obtain a passport with only my birth certificate and a legal witness to my identity?  Question: I have lost all my ID. Just obtained my birth certificate and would like to get a passport for a cruise pending in 2011. I am a 64 y.o. white ...

Proof of Citizenship  Question: I am a US citizen born in Okinawa, Japan on a military base. I have been issued several passports over the years, however, my most recent ...

What are acceptable forms of evidence when changing name to a hyphenated form?  Question: I recently legally hyphenated my name with the Social Security office and the DMV; however, I'm confused about the form of evidence I need ...

Getting a Passport without a Birth Certificate  Question: Born in 1929 at home with a mid-wife. no birth certificate available. How can i get a passport?

Answer: If you cannot submit a certified ...

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

How do I prove identity without a photo ID?  Question: 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 ...

Missing two sets of passport photos in my renewal application packet.   Question: My admin assistant mailed today via regular mail my wife's and my own passport renewal applications. Unfortunately, she did not include our ...

Birth Certificate of Child for Passport  Question: Do you have to have an original Birth Certificate or will a copy of the certificate be sufficient? Please advise.

Answer: The birth ...

Can I use a photocopy of Naturalization Certificate as identity for my passport application?  Question: 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 ...

Why is the passport agency asking me for more documents?  Question: 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 ...

What proof of citizenship is needed to get a passport for an adopted child?  Question: 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....

Can I use a birth registration notice in place of a certified birth certificate to get passport?  Question: 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 ...

How could I get my birth certificate back?  Question: 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 ...