U.S. Passport Application

Tip of the day: Apply for your passport EARLY!
We just got back from the County Clerk's office where we applied for Passport books for our 2 younger children. You need the U.S. Passport book for Europe

It's a pretty painless procedure at our County Clerk's office. If you stop by ahead of time, they'll give you detailed instructions and the application form. Then when you come back, it's a piece of cake.

When I return I bring:
-the application filled out ready to go (not signed!!!)
-the original birth certificate (the State/City/County copy),
-the child (must be present),
-their natural father, my spouse (must be present),
-$60 check to Dept. of State for each passport,
-$35 cash for each passport for execution fee ($25) and photos ($10),
-my driver's license.

They told us today it would be a 4-6 week wait. We'll see. When a trip is even a glimmer in your eye, go ahead and apply for your passport. Then, when the time comes, you'll be ready to go.

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Great story about to get my passport now!!!

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