So, you are finally getting around to going abroad, and seeing the world and all of the wonderful things that lie past our borders. So, you need to go get you passport, so that you can go! The passport process isnt difficult, but it does have a tendency to get complicated. Make sure you are prepared by following these easy steps.

First gather all the forms of identification they require. All passport applications require that copies be made of your personal identification. One of these must be a photo ID. You will also need a birth certificate with an embossed seal and signature. If youve had a name change due to marriage or divorce, bring those papers too. They need to make sure that you are you.

Before you go to apply for a passport make sure that you dont owe back taxes or more than $2,500 in back child support. If you do, you will be denied, and once you start the application it is going to get harder to fix it before your trip.

Speaking of before your trip; you should submit the application for your passport no later than 6 months before your expected departure date. The process isnt supposed

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