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Passport Frequently Asked Questions

What is a passport?
An official document is issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries. 
How long is a passport valid for?
A passport for an adult is valid for 10 years. A passport for a minor is valid for 5 years.
What is the RFID Chip and what is it for?
How do I get a passport and why should I use an expeditor?
I mailed my passport through the mail and I have not received it, can you help me get it faster?
How many times can I add pages?
I am applying for a passport renewal, do I get my old passport back?
My original proof of citizenship went inside the sealed envelope, do I get it back?
Why do I have to provide my social security on the application?
What do I do if I found someone's passport?
My passport has been damaged.  Can I continue to use this passport?
What do I do if my child is too young to sign his or her passport book?
Does a minor under 16 need to have a parental or legal guardian consent when applying for a passport?
What is the Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program(CPIAP)?
What is a passport card?
Why can't I use the passport card to fly to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Bermuda?
How do I apply for a passport card?
How long will it take to receive a passport card?
Can I apply for a passport card and passport book?
How do I get a certified copy of my US birth certificate?
What do I do if there is no birth record for me on file anywhere?
I was born abroad.  How do I get one or more copies of my birth record?
How do I replace my lost or damaged Consular Report of Birth Abroad(FS-240)?
How do I obtain copies of my Certification of Report of Birth(DS-1350)? 
I was married overseas. How do I get one or more copies of my marriage certificate?
I lost a loved one overseas. How do I get one or more copies of the death certificate?
How do I obtain copies of a previous passport application?









    

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Corporate Responsibility
    • SC Blog
  • Passports
    • First Time Passport- Adult (16 yrs and older)
    • First Time Passport-Minor (under 16 yrs of age)
    • Passport Renewal- Adult
    • Adding Pages- Passport
    • Name Change/Amendment- Passport
    • Lost/Stolen- Passport
    • 2nd Valid- Passport
    • Damage/Mutilated-Passport
    • Official/Diplomatic Passport
  • Visas
  • Legalizations
  • Contact Us