Blissful Travel - Passport Information
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Gather Documents Early
Generally, you should apply for your new passport as soon as you know you’ll be traveling internationally—at least several months in advance. Passport processing times may vary, so be sure to check the latest State Department service estimates. First-time applicants, minors, and applicants who need a new passport but may not renew by mail may submit their passport application at the Post Office. The U.S. State Department website explains what you'll need to bring with you.
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Application forms (unsigned)
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Proof of identity document and a photocopy of the front and back
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Proof of U.S. Citizenship document and a photocopy of the front and back
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Prepare Your Application Package
Visit the U.S. Department of State website to learn how to apply for a passport and what documents you need.
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Complete your Form DS-11 Application for U.S. Passport on the State Department website.
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Print your completed application.
DO NOT SIGN YOUR APPLICATION. A Postal employee must witness your signature. -
Have a passport photo taken.
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Photocopy your proof of identity and U.S. Citizenship documents.
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Calculate your fees.
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Post Offices accept credit cards, checks, and money orders for Post Office acceptance fees.
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State Department fees are mailed with your application. You can pay with a personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's check, or money order, payable to "U.S. Department of State."
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Schedule An Appointment
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Go to Schedule an Appointment.
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Choose the passport service you need, along with the number of adults and minors who need appointments.
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You can search for appointment by location or date first. If you search by location first, you'll then be asked to choose a date and time; if you search by date first, you'll then need to choose a location and time.
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After you choose your appointment location and time, provide your contact information, and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
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Click "Review Appointment", then confirm your appointment. (If you need to modify or cancel your appointment, click the "Manage Appointments" tab and enter your confirmation number and email address or phone number using a Self-Service Kiosk)
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Go to a Post Office location with lobby self-service kiosks. Find USPS Locations
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At the self-service kiosk, touch the screen to begin, then select "Other Services," then "Passport Scheduler."
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Choose the passport service you need, then enter the number of adults and minors who need appointments.
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Search for Post Office locations by ZIP Code™ or City/State and choose a location.
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Select an available appointment date and time, then agree to the Terms and Conditions.
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Enter your contact information and decide if you'd like to receive SMS text notifications.
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Review and confirm your information, then select “Schedule Appointment” to finalize.
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Take your printed receipt listing your confirmation number and appointment details.