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1. How do I apply for a passport?

The Lake Forest Park Passport Office is currently closed.  Please check www.travel.state.gov to find a location that is open.

2. What if I don’t have a state-certified birth certificate?

You can obtain a state-certified birth certificate by contacting the city or town where you were born, or you can order one at VitalChek, or by phone: 1-800-255-2414.

3. Do I need to bring my social security card?

No, the Passport Agent does not need to see your social security card.  However, you must know your social security number as it is required on all applications.  Applicants who do not provide their social security number will experience delays in the processing, or possibly the denial, of their application.  If a child applicant has never been issued a social security number, a statement to that effect must be submitted along with the application.

4. How long does it take to get a passport?

Passports are sent directly to your mailing address within 10-12 weeks. Please check www.travel.state.gov for the most up-to-date processing times.

5. What if I need a passport in a hurry?

Passport applications can be expedited for an additional fee. Expedited passports are received in four to six 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.

6. Can I track my passport application online?

Yes! You can track the status of your application online by visiting Travel.State.Gov, however it may take up to 4 weeks to receive a status update. If you check the status of your application prior to 4 weeks from the date you applied, you may receive a response of "Not Found."  This means that the application is still in transit to a passport agency.

7. If my parents are deceased do I still need to provide their information on the application?

Yes, applicants should fill in all of the boxes on the application form.  If an applicant is unsure of their parent's dates or places of birth, check your birth certificate to see if the information is listed there.

8. Do children or infants need passports?

Yes, there is no age minimum.

9. Can I renew my passport by mail?

Yes, you may renew by mail under the following circumstances:

• 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)

10. For passport renewals for minors, what do I need to bring?

You will need to bring the expired passport and a certified copy of the birth certificate, the minor, and both parents (if under the age of 16). The minor's social security number also needs to be on the application.

11. Do I need to put a social security number on the application form?

Yes, social security numbers are required on all applications.  Applicants who do not provide their social security number will experience delays in the processing, or possibly the denial, of their application.  If a child applicant has never been issued a social security number, a statement to that effect must be submitted along with the application.

12. What if my passport has been lost or stolen?

Call the U.S. Department of State toll-free at 1-877-487-2778 (TTY 1-888-874-7793), or report it online. If you want to apply for a new passport, you’ll also have to fill out the paper Form DS-64 to turn in with your application.  If you are traveling abroad, immediately report the loss to local police authorities and the nearest embassy or consulate.

13. What if my name changed?

If your most recent U.S. passport was issued less than one year ago, use form DS-5504 (Name Change Form). Include certified evidence of name change or other change in descriptive data and one new passport photo 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 (Renewal Form). Include certified evidence of name change or other change in descriptive data, one new photo and a check, and mail it to address on form.

14. Where can I get additional information and passport forms?

You can get additional information or download forms online at Travel.State.Gov. You can also call the Lake Forest Park Passport Office: 206-957-2834.