{"id":60,"date":"2019-07-22T19:25:59","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T19:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mexicanautoinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=60"},"modified":"2019-07-22T19:26:20","modified_gmt":"2019-07-22T19:26:20","slug":"how-to-get-a-u-s-passport-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mexicanautoinsurance.com\/blog\/index.php\/2019\/07\/22\/how-to-get-a-u-s-passport-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a U.S. Passport: A Step-By-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When planning an international vacation, don\u2019t forget to apply for a passport. Passport books are a requirement for all international air travel and are valid for all destinations and travel methods. According to Forbes<\/a>, \u201cA grand total of 21.4 million passports were issued in the U.S., the highest number ever recorded.\u201d If you aren\u2019t sure how to acquire one of your own, follow this step-by-step guide on how to get a U.S. passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Print the required forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When applying for a passport for the first time, you\u2019ll need to fill out a DS-11 form. You can acquire this form from any U.S. post office, by downloading a PDF version of the application, or by using an online Form Filler<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Gather necessary documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get a passport, you\u2019ll need to provide photo identification and show proof of U.S. citizenship. If you were born in the United States, this documentation will include a valid government-issued photo ID and birth certificate. The city, county, or state of birth must issue the certificate and it must include your full name, date of birth, birthplace, and the name of your parent(s). If you were born outside of the United States, you must provide either a valid U.S. passport, a Certificate of Naturalization, a Certificate of Citizenship, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or Certification of Birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Take your passport photo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All passport applications must include a color 2 by 2-inch photo taken within the last six months. The photo can\u2019t be a selfie, use any filters, or have digital alterations. In addition, the photo should provide a clear image of the subject\u2019s face and they should be standing in front of a white background. Make sure to remove any hats, glasses, or other accessories that could hide your face in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Pay the fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to receive a passport, you\u2019ll need to pay application and execution fees. Acceptable payment methods include a check or money order. These fees change periodically and depend on a variety of different factors. To give you an idea of how much money the passport will cost, you can use this fee calculator<\/a> provided by the U.S. Department of State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Submit your application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you have completed steps one through four, all you have to do is submit your application. The processing of your passport will typically take between six to eight weeks unless you pay the extra cost for expedited service. In this case, it could take as little as eight days to three weeks depending on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to a passport, it\u2019s also essential to have proper insurance when embarking on an international trip. If you\u2019re travels take you south of the border, Lewis and Lewis Insurance Agency can provide you with\u00a0Mexico tourist auto insurance<\/a>. We also offer medical, boat, home, and kidnap and ransom insurance to keep you safe and protected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When planning an international vacation, don\u2019t forget to apply for a passport. Passport books are a requirement for all international air travel and are valid for all destinations and travel methods. According to Forbes, \u201cA grand total of 21.4 million passports were issued in the U.S., the highest number ever recorded.\u201d If you aren\u2019t sure how […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-60","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mexicanautoinsurance.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mexicanautoinsurance.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mexicanautoinsurance.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mexicanautoinsurance.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mexicanautoinsurance.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.mexicanautoinsurance.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63,"href":"https:\/\/www.mexicanautoinsurance.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60\/revisions\/63"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mexicanautoinsurance.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mexicanautoinsurance.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mexicanautoinsurance.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}