Obtaining A US Passport Is Easy
So to make sure you get things right even
at the beginning, we recommend you read this article in full. That’s
because we’ll show you here what you exactly need to do to get a US
passport. And we’re not just talking about simply getting it, but
getting it easily.
Because applying for a passport begins with filling up a form, it’s
appropriate we begin our discussion with forms used in passport
applications. You must realize there are different forms used for
different types of passport-related applications. Let’s first talk
about the most basic form, the DS-11.
If you’re getting a passport for the first time, you’re going to need
to fill in Form DS-11. While it is the form used by all first-time
applicants, its use isn’t only limited to this group of people. This is
also used by anyone who needs to make a personal appearance for their
passport application. That includes people who were issued their
passports over 15 years ago, and those who were under 16 years old when
their latest passport was issued.
What if you’re not required to appear in person for your passport
application? Then you have the option of sending your application by
mail. To do this, you’ll fill in a different form, Form DS-82. This is
the form that you’ll need if you want a convenient way of sending your
passport application to the passport office.
Meanwhile, should you lose your passport, or if ever it’s stolen from
you, you need to report it to the passport authorities first. And
you’ll do this by sending them the Form DS-64. This form is otherwise
known as the Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport.
You also have an option of sending the Form DS-64 along with your
application for a new passport. What you need to do is to appear in
person at the passport office, and then submit your DS-64 along with a
DS-11? As you have already known earlier, the DS-11 is what you’ll fill
in if you’re applying for a new passport.
Getting United States Passports isn’t that
difficult now, is it? The key here is to know what you want to
accomplish and to be familiar with the type of form that you need to
fill in to do that. Once you have sorted that out, you’ll realize how
easy it can be to apply for a passport, renew one, or even report a Passport that you lost or that was stolen from you.
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