Lost Passport To New Passport In A Flash
Anyone who has the tendency to lose
things knows that losing a passport usually happens at the worst
possible time. The bags are packed, the travel clothes are ready for
the drive to the airport, and then the realization sets in that the
lost passport is nowhere to be found. The stress begins to mount and in
the blink of the eye, a peaceful upcoming vacation turns into a
situation that causes a meltdown.
However, a quick search on the Internet will reveal that the
passport can be replaced. A sigh of relief until the realization sets
in that processing via the U.S. Department of State or Post Office will
take a minimum of four, and possibly up to eight, weeks. The stress
begins to mount again because this is not a feasible timeframe in this
situation.
Further searching on the Web will reveal that there are private
companies that provide passport replacement services. These companies
will process a passport application and return a new passport within 24
to 48 hours. They charge an additional fee in excess of what the
government charges. However, in the situation of a vacation just days
away, this fee is well worth paying. The new passport will be in hand
the next day, and the panic of the day before is soon forgotten.
The passport replacement paperwork is very similar to the initial
application for a passport. The provider and government Web sites
contain links to each of the required documents that must be completed.
The sites also contain step-by-step instructions on how to complete
each document. They also list acceptable forms of required
identification documents. All of this information should be read
carefully, as missing any details will result in a delay in processing
the application.
The applicant will need to provide his or her official birth
certificate. The document must have been issued by the city, county, or
state of birth and must contain an official seal. It will expedite the
process if applicants already have this document in their possession.
Otherwise, it will need to be requested from the appropriate government
office, and there is often processing time required for this service.
The other identifying document that the applicant will need to
photocopy and submit is his or her driver’s license. The government and
processing service require that the driver’s license issue date be at
least six months prior to the date of passport application. If an
applicant has a more recent issue date, he or she may provide
alternative forms of documentation.. These are listed on the government
and provider Web sites, as are the details regarding additional
identification that must be included with the passport application.
Carefully reading the list of required documents and providing
everything requested will enable the passport application to be
successfully processed upon submission. There is nothing more
frustrating than sending everything off to the processing company only
to have it returned because a document was mistakenly omitted from the
package.
Once everything is gathered, photocopied, and completed as necessary,
it should be sent out as one package via a traceable mailing method
like FedEx or UPS. To speed receipt, the package may be sent via next
day air service. This will enable the quickest processing period for
replacement of a lost passport. New passports will be mailed to
applicants whose stress-free vacations may then begin.
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