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My passport has been lost, stolen, or damaged. What must I do?

A new passport application must be completed (Form DS-11 – Application for a U.S. Passport) and submitted along with a new picture, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a statement regarding the lost or stolen passport (Form DS-64 – Reporting Your Valid Passport Lost or Stolen). The forms are available at any of the three Clerk’s Office …

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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 …

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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), …

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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 …

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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 .