Passport Problem...?

Question

I need to get a passport for next year, but I cannot find my birth certificate anywhere to prove that I am a valid American citizen. Can I use my social security card or some other form of identification? Thanks!!

Answer 1

You MUST have a certified birth certificate. You can contact the right office in the town where you were born to get a copy. In some places it is the Office of Vital Statistics, in others , the Health Dept´. In other locations, a state office issues them. Just enter ¨birth certificates, your state name¨in the search bar and it will show you where in your state to call or write to request your birth certificate. Get at least two certified copies while you are at it. Most locations send it promptly, some are slow! Some states have a long and a short form. Be sure you get the LONG form. It can take up to 12 weeks to get yout passport, so , depending on when you need to travel, time could be short. If so, request for your passport to be expedited and pay the fee...it is worth doing this rather than have to worry about it. Good luck to you.

Answer 2

No. You must have a birth certificate...either the original or a state-issued copy.

You can easily get a copy of your birth cert by contacting the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the state where you were born. Many states have websites with instructions.

Go to the website for your home state and follow the instructions. There is usually a nominal fee for this.

Answer 3

You can request a copy of your birth certificate from the Office of Vital Records from the state you were born in. Another option is to take the following documentation as
proof of your US citizenship:

A letter of No Record issued by the State with your name, date of birth, which years were searched for a birth record and that there is no birth certificate on file for you.

AND as many of the following as possible:
Baptismal certificate
Hospital birth certificate
Census record
Early school record
Family bible record
Doctor's record of post-natal care

Here are some helpful sites for more information:

http://www.rushmypassport.com
http://www.prioritypassport.com
http://www.allamericanpassports.com

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Contact the health department in the city or state that you were born or for faster service the hospital where you were born.
Having a passport allows you to always be prepared to travel wherever you wish, and offers an added measure of security when you're traveling. For more information on the benefits of acquiring a passport, visit our FAQ.


Passports are taking anywhere from 3 to 5 months!
What You Need
You must appear in person at the passport location when you are applying for a passport for the first time. This includes minors (see Passports for Children under the Age of 14 below).
Here are the documents you will need in most cases:
1. The U.S. Government's DS-11 Application – Download the application from the government site to be certain you have the latest form.
Tip: You will need to complete this form, but do NOT sign it until you are at the passport location where the Passport Acceptance Agent will instruct you. If you sign the application form before you get there, it will not be accepted and you will be asked to fill out a new form!

Tip: Don't use white-out or correction tape on the application; you will be asked to fill out a new form.

2. Proof of Citizenship – Visit the US Government website for a list of acceptable proof of citizenship, including the particulars of what is considered a certified birth certificate.

Tip: Your certified birth certificate will be submitted with the passport application. That means you will not have it for approximately eight weeks. If you will need the certificate during that time — for example, to register your child to attend kindergarten or to play soccer — be sure to make a copy.

3. Current valid identification with a signature, photo and physical description (your height, weight, etc.) – Visit the government site for examples of valid identification.

Tip: A social security card is not considered valid identification.

4. Two current color photos – Visit the government site for the particulars of a passport photo, including size and acceptable attire.

Tip: Some passport locations offer photos at an additional charge. Call your location to find out.

5. Methods of Payment – Visit the US Government site for the methods of payment. Different locations accept different forms of payment. Be sure to check with your individual passport location to verify its acceptable methods of payment. You can request Expedited Service to obtain your passport faster than the normal processing time.


Passports for Children under the Age of 14
To submit an application for a child under the age of 14, the child must appear in person. Visit the U.S. Government's information on passports for children and the U.S. Government's issue of Consent for an Application of a Minor for information on obtaining passports for children under the age of 14.

If your child is adopted abroad, we recommend you visit Child Citizenship for information on appropriate documentation requirements.

Tip: You must use a birth certificate that includes parents' names. The credit card-sized birth certificate you may have for your children may not include your names. You will need a certified birth certificate.

Where To Go
There are 14 Passport Agencies and over 7,000 public places that accept passport applications. To find the locations nearest to you, including locations that offer handicap access and photos on-site or nearby, enter your zip code in the form at the US Government site.

Tip: Be sure to contact your location to verify acceptable forms of payment, hours of operation, and need for an appointment.

Age 16 and older: The passport application fee is $67. The execution fee is $30. The total is $97 .

Under Age 16: The passport application fee is $52. The execution fee is $30. The total is $82 .


Here is a website for Passport forms, but you can also get them at Post Office, library, etc.:
http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/forms/c2100...

Answer 5

I had to get my passport recently. We had to get copies of our birth certificates from our local health department. I don't know where you're from, but I was born in Alabama. So I can go to any health department in Alabama and get a copy of my birth certificate for about $12.

Try getting info from your local health department. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

I live in the UK, and a Social Security Card would not be acceptable I'm afraid. Good Luck.

Answer 7

contact passport office they can help