You may obtain a state-certified birth certificate by contacting the city or town where you were born, or you may order one on-line at www.vitalchek.com, or by phone: 1-800-255-2414.

Passports are mailed directly to your mailing address in approximately 4-6 weeks

Passport applications can be expedited for an additional fee. Expedited passports are received in three weeks. If you are leaving in less than 14 days, you will need to call the Seattle Passport Agency Office at 1-877-487-2778 to schedule an appointment.

Yes, there is no age minimum.

• you already have a passport that is not damaged; and
• it was issued within the past 15 years; and
• you were at least age 16 when it was issued; and
• you still have the same name as in passport (or you can legally document your name change)

You will need to bring the expired passport with a copy of the certified birth certificate, and both parents (if under the age of 16).

Report the loss on Form DS-64 when you apply in person for a new passport. If you are abroad, immediately report the loss to local police authorities AND the nearest embassy or consulate.

If your most recent U.S. passport was issued less than one year ago, use form DS-5504. Include certified evidence of name change or other change in descriptive data and two new passport photos and mail it to address on form to get a new passport free of charge.

If your valid U.S. passport was issued more than one year ago, use form DS-82. Include certified evidence of name change or other change in descriptive data, two new photos and a check (see fee table), and mail it to address on form.

You may get additional information or download forms online at www.travel.state.gov. You may also call the Lake Forest Park Passport Office: (206) 957-2834.