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What 5 documents must you have with you to obtain a passport?
1Gather US Passport Application Documentation
- Completed Passport Application (DS-11) Complete and print the DS-11 application online at https://pptform.state.gov/.
- New Passport Confirmation Form.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Proof of Identity.
- Passport Photographs.
- Letter of Authorization.
- Proof of Departure.
- Fees.
Is a passport card a valid ID?
The U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card are both accepted as ID for domestic flights. The passport card cannot be used for international air travel, but it is still a great ID to have in your wallet. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) accepts the passport card as ID for domestic flights.
What can I use instead of birth certificate for passport?
If you were born in the United States and do not have a birth certificate to submit with your passport application, you may submit the Form DS-10, or a Birth Affidavit as evidence of your U.S. citizenship. The birth affidavit: Must be notarized. Must be submitted in person with Form DS-11.
Do you need a Social Security number to get a passport?
The U.S. State Department requires you to put your Social Security number (SSN) on your passport application. This also applies to passports you apply for on behalf of your dependents. So, if you are applying for a passport for your child, you must provide their SSN.
Can I apply for a visa without a Social Security number?
However, you can still apply for a visa without a social security number and get approved. If you’re a U.S citizen without an SSN, you will be required to make available a sworn proof that shows that you have never been issued a social security number in the United States of America before.
How do I apply for a Social Security number and card?
To save you a trip to the Social Security Office you can now apply for your SSN and card (SSN card) on the same application form you will use to apply for permission to work legally in the United States (U.S.).
What happens if you forget your Social Security number for passport?
Your passport application will not only be denied; you may face jail time for that. You should store your social security number in your head in case the unexpected happens. You can misplace your social security card at any point in time. But when you know the digits, you will not be bothered by anything.