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New Passport Application Instructions

• Passport Facts:
  • Currently, it is taking about 4-6 weeks (April 2009) to receive your passport after you submit your completed application.
  • You can check the status of your passport application online after you apply.
  • To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to go in person to one of over 9,400 passport acceptance facilities located throughout the U.S. You need to bring with you:
    • two passport photographs
    • proof of U.S. citizenship (Original birth certificate or previous U.S. passport)
    • valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license
  • You need to apply for your passport in person if you meet any of the following situations:
    • You are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time
    • Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
    • Your previous U.S. passport has expired & was issued more than 15 years ago
    • Your previous passport has expired and it was issued when you were under 16
    • Your name has changed since your passport was issued and you do not have a legal document formally changing your name
  • You must complete the Form DS-11 Passport Application
    • To download an application form, please click here.
  • The passport application fee is $75. The execution fee is $25. The total is $100. Make sure to bring your check book since you will have to write out more than one check.
  • Your passport MUST be valid for six (6) months after you return home from your program.
  • Passports are valid for ten (10) years if you are over the age of 16.

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For more information about passport policies, fees, timelines, and updates please visit the US Department of State webpage.

Places in Ann Arbor, MI to submit your passport application:

Directions	Washtenaw County Clerks Office 200 N. Main Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Directions	Green Road Station Post Office 3000 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Directions	Ann Arbor Liberty Station -- Postal 200 E. Liberty Station Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Directions	Ann Arbor, MI Post Office 2075 W Stadium Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI 48106

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