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How To Get a Copy of Your Birth Certificate

Tonya249 — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:26:00 -0500

It's necessary to have a copy of your birth certificate in many instances. For example, you'll need to present your birth certificate to obtain a marriage license, to get a passport and in some states, to get a driver's license. Fortunately, if you can't locate your original birth certificate, it's simple to get a certified copy. The procedure and requirements vary a bit for each state, but the following is an outline of the basic steps.

How To Find a Canadian Passport Application

Tonya249 — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:54:00 -0500

The process of obtaining a Canadian passport is very straightforward, but you'll want to review the steps involved to make it as quick as possible.

How To Get Your Passport Expedited

Staff468 — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:49:00 -0500

If you need to get a new passport immediately, there are ways that you can expedite the process. However, it will require a few extra steps and-you guessed it-a few extra dollars to accomplish. You can expedite your passport renewal or application process whether you are mailing your passport forms in or turning them in at a local passport agency or passport acceptance facility. To get your passport quickly, utilize the following steps:

How To Get a Passport

Staff468 — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 08:52:00 -0500

If you're planning to travel abroad, everyone in your party must have his or her own passport, including infants. If this is your first time applying for a US passport, you will need to appear in person at your local passport acceptance facility. You will also need to appear in person if: your previous US passport was lost or damaged; your previous US passport is expired and was issued more than 15 years ago; your previous US passport is expired and was issued before you turned 16; you changed your name and you do not have a legal document demonstrating this change.

Gather 2 passport photos, proof of US citizenship and government issued identification. In order to be issued a new US passport, you must provide 2 current photographs of yourself, proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate) and proof of identity.

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How To Deal with a Lost Passport

Joanne58 — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:44:00 -0500

One of the most important documents to keep track of while traveling is your passport. So what happens if your passport gets misplaced or is stolen while you are abroad? What if this occurs while you're still at home in the United States? See below for details on what to do if your passport is lost or stolen.

How To Handle a Passport Name Change

Joanne58 — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:00:00 -0500

So you have gotten married, changed your name, and are ready for your honeymoon abroad! But does your passport reflect your new name? If you have legally changed your name then you will need to either revise your passport or apply for another passport by renewal. See below for details.

How To Renew a Passport

Joanne58 — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 19:37:00 -0500

If you are in the process of planning a trip abroad, it's important to check your passport to see if it is expiring soon or already expired. If this is the case, you will need to renew your passport. The steps on how to do so are detailed below.

Renewing your passport by mail.

You may renew your passport by mail if the following is true:

Your most recent passport is not damaged
Your most recent passport is less than 15 years old
You were at least 16 years old when the passport was issued
You still have the same name as in your most recent passport

How To Download and Fill Out a Passport Application

Joanne58 — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 01:13:00 -0500

If you're planning a trip abroad, it is important to apply for a new passport at least 2 months in advance (to avoid extra charges for an expedited passport processing). The first step in applying for a new passport is filling out the passport application, Form DS-11. How do you download and fill out the application? Some directions are detailed below:

How To Check Your Passport Status

Joanne58 — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:21:00 -0500

So you have paid for your plane tickets, your bags are packed, but the passport you've applied for still hasn't arrived! How do you check on the status of your passport? Not to worry, the process is quite simple. See below for details.

How To Find Passport Requirements and Information

Joanne58 — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:57:00 -0500

So you're planning a trip abroad, but do you have your passport ready to go? If not, you will find that the process of applying for one is actually not so difficult. See below to find out the necessary requirements for a passport application, as well as where to find answers to everything passport related.