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IMPORTANT UPDATE ON THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND PASSPORTS: For more details, go to: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/passport-covid-19.html ********** The following is summarized from the website of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: http://travel.state.gov/ HOW TO APPLY FOR A PASSPORT: Passport applications are accepted at over 9,000 facilities in the United States, including courthouses, libraries, municipal offices and local post offices. Minors under age 16 need to apply in person with one or both parents or the child’s legal guardian(s). Application forms can be downloaded at the Bureau of Consular Affairs website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html Go to: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/forms.html for the Application For A U.S. Passport and what documents you need to submit with this application. Passports are routinely processed and sent to applicants within 6 weeks. Passports can be expedited within 3 weeks door-to-door with an additional fee, or expedited at Agency within 8 business days (Based on need, restrictions apply). TO OBTAIN A PASSPORT WITHIN TWO WEEKS: Applicants who need a passport within two weeks (or within four weeks to obtain a foreign visa) can make an appointment at the Connecticut Passport Agency, 850 Canal Street, Stamford. Call (877) 487-2778 to make an appointment. See details at website:http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/information/where-to-apply/agencies/connecticut.html HOW TO RENEW A PASSPORT: Applicants can renew passports in person or by mail. You can choose to renew by mail if you already have a passport that is not damaged and can be submitted with your application, have received the passport within the past 15 years, were over age 16 when the passport was issued, and still have the same name as in the passport or legal documentation of a name change. To obtain a passport by mail:
If your passport has been altered, damaged or mutilated, you must apply in person. U.S. residents abroad should renew their passports at the nearest U.S. Consulate or Embassy. HOW TO REPLACE A LOST OR STOLEN PASSPORT: To replace and report the loss or theft of a passport, make an appointment to apply in person at a Passport Agency or Center, and complete an Application for a United States Passport (Form DS-11) and a Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport (Form DS-64), call 1-877-487-2778 to report it lost or stolen, or go to the website and submit DS-64 online. For more information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/after/lost-stolen.html. TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT’S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE: —————————- SOURCE: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs website Contact the National Passport Information Center for information on U.S. passports, including the status of pending applications, as well as the locations of the over 4,500 passport acceptance facilities. Agency DetailsAcronym:NPIC Website:National Passport Information Center (NPIC) Contact:Contact the National Passport Information Center Check the Status of Your Passport Application Report a Lost or Stolen Passport Local Offices:Where to Apply for a U.S. Passport Email:
Toll Free:1-877-487-2778 TTY:1-888-874-7793 Forms:Passport Application Form Government branch:Executive Department Sub-Office/Agency/Bureau Popular Services from National Passport Information CenterHow to apply for a Passport Schedule an appointment at a Passport Office Parent Agency
Where do I send my passport application in Philadelphia?Mail your passport package to: National Passport Processing Center, Post Office Box 90155, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155. You have to mail your documents through the United States Postal Service (USPS). Private companies, like UPS and FedEx are not able to deliver these documents to the post office box listed.
What type of envelope should I mail my passport renewal in?All Acceptance Facilities must use USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate envelopes (EP14F) OR USPS Priority Mail Express Flat Rate envelopes (EP13F) when mailing passport applications to the Department of State. No other form of trackable mail will be allowed for mailing passport applications.
Can I mail my passport renewal in a regular envelope?Use an envelope large enough to fit the application without folding it. USPS Priority Mail Express® and Priority Mail® services both provide free envelopes large enough to hold your application. Include your application form, supporting documentation, current passport, passport photo and payment.
How do I expedite my passport in Philadelphia?Pay the $60 expedite fee in addition to the regular application fees. Note: your appointment must be within 14 calendar days of your international travel. If you need a foreign visa, the date of your appointment must be within 28 calendar days of your international travel.
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