How do I go about obtaining a passport?

Question

what documentations do I need? where do i go to apply? how much does it cost? how long does it take to get it? and pretty much any other info that can be helpful

Answer 1

Assuming that you are American this is the page with all the information regarding passports
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passpor..

However if you are British then this is the page you need.
http://www.passport.gov.uk/passport_index.asp

Answer 2

Nearest Post officce my friend.
To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to go in person to one of over 8,000 passport acceptance facilities located throughout the United States with two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license.

Acceptance facilities include many Federal, state and probate courts, post offices, some public libraries and a number of county and municipal offices. There are also 13 regional passport agencies, and 1 Gateway City Agency, which serve customers who are traveling within 2 weeks (14 days), or who need foreign visas for travel. Appointments are required in such cases.

You’ll need to apply in person if you are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time: if your expired U.S. passport is not in your possession; if your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago; if your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16; or if your currently valid U.S. passport has been lost or stolen.

Passport Fees (effective March 8, 2005).
Passport Service Acceptance Fee Application Fee Total Fees
Age 16 and over $30
$67
$97

Under Age 16 $30
$52
$82





Keep in mind that passport acceptance fees are paid directly to the USPS, while passport application fees are paid directly to the Department of State. Valid payment methods are listed below.



Valid Payment Methods



Payment Type Accepted by
Postal Service Accepted by
Department of State
Cash YES
*YES

Personal Checks YES
YES

Business Checks YES
YES

Cashier’s Checks YES
YES

Traveler’s Checks YES
YES

Treasury Checks YES
YES

Debit Card YES
NO

Postal Money Orders YES
YES

Non-Postal Money Orders YES
YES

Canadian Postal Money Orders YES
NO

Foreign Money Order YES
NO

Credit Card YES
NO

Postal Payment Card NO
NO


*USPS accepts cash for purchase of a Postal Money Order that's paid to the Department of State


You may request the Department of State's Expedited Passport Processing Service for an additional $60. With this service, the agency will normally process your passport within three business days after receiving your application.

Express Mail® service is the fastest way to ship your application and receive your passport at a cost of $14.40 each way. Express Mail service is guaranteed overnight to many locations, and you can track it by clicking here.


Department of State
For more information on passports.

Answer 3

Go to the Post Office. They have all the information/applications there.

Answer 4

From where USA / UK /? difficult question - but think post office

Answer 5

here is the website - it has all the information you need

http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html