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Getting a Passport

Last Updated: December 8, 2014 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 4 Comments

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rp_Screen-Shot-2013-11-09-at-8.52.31-PM-300x225.pngLearnVest recently had an article about how to get a passport. I’ve been traveling a lot lately, but not out of the country because I don’t have a passport.  The BF doesn’t have one either, and we are always talking about getting one, but the costs of obtaining one have been pushing us to push the date of when we get to get them back further and further.

Here are the steps if you’re thinking about getting one:

1. Fill Out Form DS-11: Application For A U.S. Passport
2. Submit Completed Form DS-11 In Person
3. Submit Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
4. Present Identification
5. Submit a Photocopy of the Identification Document(s) Presented (Step 4)
6. Pay the Applicable Fee
7. Provide One Passport Photo

Processing Times

  • Processing times can be found at the link above, but generally it is within 4-6 weeks and 2-3 weeks for expedited service
  • For expedited service, I know someone who got it within 1 week, so sometimes it CAN be sooner, but not always

Fees can be found here.

Do you have a passport? Do you have any tips for speeding up the process for a person who needs one at the last second?

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About Michelle Schroeder-Gardner

Michelle is the founder of Making Sense of Cents, a blog about personal finance and traveling. She discusses how her business has evolved in her side income series. She paid off $40,000 in student loans by the age of 24 mainly due to her freelancing side hustles. Click here to learn more about starting a blog!

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  1. Live Simply- Live We says

    September 22, 2011 at 3:25 am

    Sorry no tips. Mine is expired and sadly I dont need it for the time being

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  2. Canadian Saver says

    September 22, 2011 at 5:55 am

    Ours in Canada are good for 5 years… mine just expires in 2013 and then I'll be able to use the renewal, simplified form. (our fee is $87 for 5 years, yours is a much better deal!… it's for 10 years, right??)I don't think I'd pay for the expedited service unless you booked something at the very last minute. I'd probably apply as soon as you start booking time off and checking rates and such, usually won't be too late minute. And then when you have it, you won't have to worry about renewing for many years!

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  3. Shoe.Gal says

    September 22, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    I have one but it expires in December. I know I should get it renewed ASAP, but haven't gotten around to it.

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  4. BTHappyHomeowner says

    September 23, 2011 at 3:32 am

    I have 3 years left before mine expires, and I have a secret challenge for myself to see how many more stamps I can get into it before it has to be replaced. Now if only this challenge would work better with my financial goals/challenges…haha!

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