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From passports to visas to birth certificates, it can be hard to keep track of your paperwork. Let our experts advise you what paperwork you need, how to keep those documents safe and what to do if you lose them.

How To Get a Copy of Your Birth Certificate

 
 
 
 
 
October 13, 2006
By Tonya Sandersfeld
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...

How To Find a Canadian Passport Application

 
 
 
 
 
October 11, 2006
By Tonya Sandersfeld
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

 
 
 
 
 
October 4, 2006
By Staff Writer
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...

How To Get a Passport

 
 
 
 
 
October 4, 2006
By Staff Writer
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...

How To Deal with a Lost Passport

 
 
 
 
 
April 23, 2006
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By Joanne Greenberg
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...

How To Handle a Passport Name Change

 
 
 
 
 
April 13, 2006
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By Joanne Greenberg
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...

How To Renew a Passport

 
 
 
 
 
April 12, 2006
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By Joanne Greenberg
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...

How To Download and Fill Out a Passport Application

 
 
 
 
 
April 11, 2006
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By Joanne Greenberg
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...

How To Check Your Passport Status

 
 
 
 
 
April 11, 2006
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By Joanne Greenberg
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...

How To Find Passport Requirements and Information

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2006
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By Joanne Greenberg
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...

How To Find Passport Offices

 
 
 
 
 
April 3, 2006
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By Joanne Greenberg
One of the first steps in planning a trip abroad is making sure that the details of your passport are in order.  If you are applying for a new passport, renewing the one you already...
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