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Wondering how to get a passport in Kansas? Follow these simple steps and you’ll be on your way to getting your very own passport in no time!
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Gather the required documents.
You will need to submit proof of U.S. citizenship, a photo ID, and a completed passport application. Applicants 16 and older must submit a passport photo taken within the last 6 months.Applicants under 16 must submit a passport photo taken within the last 6 months as well as proof of parental relationship (e.g., birth certificate).
U.S. citizens can submit one of the following as proof of citizenship:
-Valid U.S. passport
-Certified copy of birth certificate issued by city, county or state
-Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
-Naturalization Certificate
-Certificate of Citizenship
Photo ID can be one of the following:
-Valid driver’s license
-Valid government ID card
-Valid military ID card
-Valid tribal ID card
Complete the application form.
The first step is to complete an application form. You can do this online or get a paper form from your local post office. If you apply online, you will need to print out the confirmation page and take it with you when you go to submit your application.
Next, gather the required documents. You will need proof of U.S. citizenship, like a birth certificate or passport, and a photo ID, like a driver’s license. You will also need to provide two passport photos. Make sure they meet all of the requirements, such as being 2-by-2 inches square and taken within the last six months.
Then, submit your application and documents in person at a passport acceptance facility. You can find these at many post offices, courthouses, and libraries. You will need to pay the application fee, which is $110 for an adult passport book or $30 for a minor under age 16. You can pay with a check or money order made out to the “Department of State.”
Once your application is accepted, it will be sent off for processing. It usually takes 4-6 weeks to receive your passport, but you can pay an extra $60 for expedited service to get it in 2-3 weeks.
Pay the application fee.
The first step to getting a passport is to pay the application fee. The application fee for a new passport is $110, and the renewal fee is $110. There is also a $25 execution fee, which is paid when you submit your application. You can pay the application fee with a check or money order made out to “US Department of State.”
Submit the application form and required documents.
In order to obtain a passport, you will need to submit a passport application form as well as proof of U.S. citizenship and a valid photo ID. You can either submit your application form and required documents in person at a passport acceptance facility or by mail.
When applying in person, you will need to bring the following items:
-Completed passport application form
-Proof of U.S. citizenship (original or certified copy of your birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or consular report of birth abroad)
-Valid photo ID (driver’s license, military ID, or current passport)
-Passport photo
-Payment for passport fees
If you are submitting your application by mail, you will need to include the following items:
-Completed passport application form
-Proof of U.S. citizenship (original or certified copy of your birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or consular report of birth abroad)
-Valid photo ID (driver’s license, military ID, or current passport)
-Passport photo
-Payment for passport fees
Wait for the passport to arrive in the mail.
Once you have applied for your passport, you will need to wait for it to arrive in the mail. The wait time can vary, but it typically takes 4-6 weeks for a passport to be processed and delivered. You can check the status of your application online or by calling the National Passport Information Center.
