Government paperwork is not always written in the most user-friendly manner, and passport renewal forms are no exception. Unfortunately, if you make a mistake filling it out or you don’t send in the required documentation, your new passport could be delayed. Here’s what you need to know to keep the gears of bureaucracy turning smoothly when you apply:
Passport Renewal Eligibility
Not everyone is eligible to renew their passport by mail.
Read ArticleFor an entire decade, your passport has been one of your closest companions, accompanying you all across the world. However, all good things must come to an end one day. Passports issued after the bearer reaches the age of 16 will remain valid for ten years, though you will probably need to renew yours sooner than that.
Read ArticleDo children need passports to travel outside the US? That’s a reasonable question. In fact, in the 19th century, the Department of State issued what were called “family passports” allowing the entire family to travel on the same passport.
Read Article*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.
What do you need for a passport? That’s a good question, and one that you need to have answered before you apply.
Read ArticleIn 2009, new passport laws went into effect that changed the documents required for travel between the US, Mexico and Canada. Called the Western Travel Initiative (WHTI), the regulations required most US citizens to have either a passport or a passport card for land and sea travel to either country, with a passport book being required for air travel.
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One question we get with some frequency here at RushMyPassport is this: “Do I need a passport to go to Hawaii?”
It’s easy to understand why there might be some confusion about this issue.
Read ArticleAfter losing everything in a natural disaster, it’s a tremendous burden to have to put your life back together again.
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