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I am not a U.S. citizen. How can I obtain a passport?
Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain passports.
What countries require a passport?
All persons traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport book. On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government implemented the full requirements of the land and sea phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land …
What if my child and I have different last names?
You and your child may have different last names, as long as the parental relationship document (e.g. birth certificate, adoption decree) lists your full name. If your name has changed from that on the parental relationship document, please bring a certified copy with proof of your legal name change (e.g. marriage certificate or court order), …
Do I have to bring my child in with me for his or her passport?
Yes, the child must be present with both parents and have a certified parental relationship document (e.g. birth certificate, adoption decree). Identification from both parents is also required. If one parent is unable to attend, the passport agency will accept a notarized, written consent from that parent along with a photo copy of the front …
Do I have to come into the office to apply for a passport personally?
The applicant must appear in person for new passport applications. For passport renewals, review the U.S. Department of State’s guidelines to determine if you are eligible to renew by mail or if you must appear in person.
What if I am a naturalized citizen?
The original naturalization certificate must accompany the application for a passport. The passport agency will return it.
What if I don’t have a copy of my birth certificate?
A certified copy of birth records can be obtained by contacting the Health Department’s Bureau of Vital Statistics Office in the applicant’s state of birth. You can visit the Florida Department of Health’s website or call 800-255-2414 for additional information.
What can I do if there is no official record of my birth?
A Letter of No Record obtained from the Health Department’s Bureau of Vital Statistics Office in the state of the applicant’s birth and two forms of secondary birth evidence must be submitted. For further details or questions, contact the Passport office at (352) 253-2648 .
Where can I obtain passport forms?
Forms are available at all three Clerk’s Office passport processing locations or can be downloaded from the U.S. Department of State website. For new passport applications or renewal applications processed through the Clerk of Court, Form DS-11 – Application for a U.S. Passport is required. If the renewal criteria are met, you may mail your …