New US Passport
You can apply for a new US passport if you are an adult and any one of the following apply.
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if you've never had a passport, or;
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if your expired U.S. passport is not in your possession, or;
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if your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago, or;
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if your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16, or;
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Get Your New US Passport Fast?
If you need your new US Passport in about four weeks or less, you should look to use a private US passport expediting service to assist.
Review some private passport expediting services here → →
If you have more than four weeks you can probably be ok using the normal government channels to obtain your US passport. Keep in mind, these are not guaranteed processing times and seasonal fluctuations and changing government regulations can affect the standard processing times.
Click here to go to the US Dept of State Passport Information web site.
--US Government Passport Agencies--
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Requirements for a New US Passport
1. Complete the government passport application form DS-11
2. Provide proof of Citizenship
3. Provide proof of identity
4. Provide two passport photos
5. Make payment for government fees
6. Take all required documents and payment to an authorized acceptance office.
For expediting the US passport application there are a couple additional steps. Be sure to review the full requirements for the service you choose to use for your US passport expediting service.
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Private US Passport Services
Be sure to compare services and prices and remember that higher price doesn't mean better service!
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