I need to get a new passport, man, but does anyone know how long it would take?

Question

im 15, we are going on a cruise around the Caribbeans at the end of august and my last passport was when i was 7 traveling to asia, so obviously its expired.

how long does it take to get a new one? and any information i need on getting one?

thanks a bunches and hope you all have an amazing day! =]

Answer 1

well you should hurry to the post office and get your passport soon. Last year they had a difficult time getting passports to people. Some times it took up to a year for them to get their passport. I had to get a new one this year and my passport came in like 14 days. It was surprisingly quick.

Answer 2

It really depends on what you want to pay. It isn't to much if you do standard delivery but that usually takes like 6-10 weeks. My dad had to do 3-day delivery one time and it was like $350 on top of the price of the passport. So go get one asap!!!!

Answer 3

You need to gat a form (from the post office likley) and fill it out, you need a passport photo (like $10 at walmart) you then need to have that photo signed by a registered person.. your dentist/doctor or pharmacist can do this as long as you have been a patient for over 2 years...

Then you need to take this info to a passsport office (look online)

Then they send you your passport (total about 6 weeks)

don;t know which country you are in or whenre butthe cost differetiates between countries, in Canada its about 85 dollars

Answer 4

Passports  take 4 -6 weeks  . It can be shorter or longer. It all depends.

If you have your other passport.. bring it with you to your local post office/ passport center

http://travel.state.gov/passport/passpor...

You must follow these rule as you are under 16

http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/min...

You can take your passport pictures at CVS, Walgreens for about $8.99 or at the post office/passport center for $15

Answer 5

go to the mall and get one it takes only a second

Answer 6

about a half hour but u need both parents unless they are deseaced.

Answer 7

It should take about 2-3 weeks.

Answer 8

Aren't they good for 10 years?

Anyway, yeah it takes a few weeks to process, although you can pay extra and have it done faster, I had to do it that way myself, took about 10 days when I did it.

Answer 9

Edit: The person above me has no idea what the fu*k they are talking about... Your photos don't need to be signed by anyone... You can get them taken at Walgreens for like $10, the USPS for $15, or CostCo for $8.

ALLLLL your answers are right here:

http://travel.state.gov/

The HOME of all information on passports...

http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/min...

Special Requirements for Children Under Age 16 Minor Children must Apply in Person

NOTE: Please do NOT sign Form DS-11 the Passport Acceptance Agent instructs you to do so.  If your child is unable to sign his or her own name, a parent may sign for the child by writing the child's name on the signature line and signing the parent's name above the child's name.

1. Provide Application Form DS-11

2. Submit Proof of U.S. Citizenship (for minors under age 16)

For Minors under Age 16 you must establish proof of citizenship AND proof of relationship.  Previous U.S. passports are not acceptable as proof of relationship to the applying parent(s)/guardian(s).  See number 3 below for proof of relationship.

All documents submitted with the application as evidence of U.S. citizenship will be returned with the issued passport.  

For proof of citizenship, you will need to submit one of the following:

    * Certified U.S. birth certificate ; or

    * Previous fully valid U.S. Passport; or

    * Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240); or

    * Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350); or

    * Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization from USCIS.

NOTE: A certified birth certificate has a registrar's raised, embossed, Impressed or multicolored seal, registrar's signature, and the Date the certificate was filed with the registrar's office, which must be within 1 year of your birth

3. Present Evidence of Child's Relationship to Parents/Guardians (for minors under age 16)

Note: Previous U.S. passports are not acceptable as proof of relationship to the applying parent(s)/guardian(s).

You will need to submit one of the following:

    * Certified U.S. birth certificate (with parents' names); or

    * Certified Foreign Birth Certificate (with parents' names and translation, if necessary); or

    * Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) (with parents' names); or

    * Certification of Birth Abroad ( Form DS-1350) (with parents' names); or

    * Adoption Decree ( with adopting parents' names); or

    * Court Order Establishing Custody; or

    * Court Order Establishing Guardianship.

NOTE: If the parent(s)'/guardian's name(s) is/are other than that on these documents, evidence of legal name change is required.

4. Provide Parental Identification (for minors under age 16)

Each parent or guardian must submit one of the following:

    * Valid Drivers License

    * Valid Official U.S. Military ID

    * Valid U.S. Gov't ID

    * Valid U.S. or Foreign Passport with recognizable photo

    * Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate from USCIS with recognizable photo

    * Alien Resident Card from USCIS

NOTE: Your Social Security Card does NOT prove your identity .

If none of these are available , you will need:

   1. Some signature documents, not acceptable alone as ID

(ex: a combination of documents, such as your Social Security card, credit card, bank card, library card, etc.)

AND

   2. A person who can vouch for you. He/she must

    * Have known you for at least 2 years,

    * Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident,

    * Have valid ID, and

    * Fill out a Form DS-71 in the presence of a passport agent.

5. Present Parental Application Permission Documentation (for minors under age 16)

1. Both parents must appear together and sign or

2. One parent appears, signs, and submits second parent's notarized statement of consent authorizing passport issuance for the child (a notarized  Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16, or a notarized written statement with the same information on a sheet of paper from the non-appearing parent) or

3. One parents appears, signs, and submits primary evidence of sole authority to apply (such as one of the following):

    * Child's certified U.S. or foreign birth certificate (with translation, if necessary) listing only applying parent; or

    * Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) or Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350) listing only applying parent; or

    * Court order granting sole custody to the applying parent (unless child's travel is restricted by that order); or

    * Adoption decree (if applying parents is sole adopting parent); or

    * Court order specifically permitting applying parent's or guardian's travel with the child; or

    * Judicial declaration of incompetence of non-applying parent; or

    * Death certificate of non-applying parent.

If none of the above documentation is available, the applying parent/guardian should submit a Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16..

NOTE:

A third-party in loco parentis applying on behalf of a minor under the age of 16 must submit a notarized written statement or affidavit from both parents or guardians authorizing a third-party to apply for a passport. When the statement or affidavit is from only one parent/guardian, the third-party must present evidence of sole custody of the authorizing parent/guardian.

6. Provide Two Passport Photos

Your photographs must be :

    * 2x2 inches in size

    * Identical

    * Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance

    * Color

    * Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background

    * Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head

    * Taken in normal street attire

    * Uniforms should not be worn in photographs.

    * Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline unless worn daily for religious purposes.

    * If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture.

    * Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required.

NOTE: Vending machine photos are not generally acceptable

7. Pay the Applicable Fee

Methods of Payment -

At Our 14 Passport Agencies -

Both fees and the surcharge are combined into one payment to the ''U.S. Department of State'':

    * Credit Cards – VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

    * Debit/Check cards (not ATM cards)

    * Checks (personal, certified, cashiers', travelers'), money orders (U.S. Postal, international, currency exchange), bank drafts

Note:  If abroad, U.S. Embassies and Consulates accept the foreign currency equivalent, or a check drawn on a U.S. bank.

At our over 9,000 Passport Acceptance Facilities -

http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/

You pay the passport application fee and the security surcharge to the ''U.S. Department of State'' and the execution fee to the facility where you are applying.

For Passport Application Fee:

    * Personal checks, money orders, and bank drafts at all locations

    * Exact cash at some locations (verify with the Acceptance Facility)

For Execution Fee:

    * Money orders and bank drafts at all locations

    * Personal checks and exact cash at some locations (verify with the Acceptance Facility)

    * Credit cards at U.S. Postal Facilities and some other locations (verify with the Acceptance Facility)

Expedite Fee: ( See How to Get Your Passport in a Hurry .) http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/fir...

8. Provide a Social Security Number

If you do not provide your Social Security Number, the Internal Revenue Service may impose a $500 penalty. If you have any questions please call your nearest IRS office.

Where to Apply for a Passport in the U.S.

http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/

Most Passport Agencies now accept applications only by appointment. Click here for more information.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/about/a...