The Passport Services Office provides information and services to American citizens about how to obtain, replace or change a passport.
A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue or verify United States passports.
New Application for a U.S. Passport
To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to go in person to one of over 9,000 passport acceptance facilities located throughout the United States with two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license.
Acceptance facilities include many Federal, state and probate courts, post offices, some public libraries and a number of county and municipal offices. There are also 13 regional passport agencies, and 1 Gateway City Agency, which serve customers who are traveling within 2 weeks (14 days), or who need foreign visas for travel. Appointments are required in such cases.
You’ll need to apply in person if you are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time: if your expired U.S. passport is not in your possession; if your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago; if your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16; or if your currently valid U.S. passport has been lost or stolen.
Renewal of a U.S. Passport
You can renew by mail if: Your most recent passport is available to submit and it is not damaged; you received the passport within the past 15 years; you were over age 16 when it was issued; you still have the same name, or can legally document your name change.
You can get a passport renewal application form by downloading it from this site.
If your passport has been, altered or damaged, you cannot apply by mail. You must apply in person.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Passports
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Plan Your Visit
Directions
Route suggestions from
Operating Hours & Seasons
Find out about visitor facilities, hours and seasons of operation, and services accessible.
Fees & Reservations
Find out about entrance fees for winter and summer seasons, profitable and wedding permits, and back country reservations.
Things to Do
Learn about outdoor behavior, concession-operated services and guided trips, nearby attractions such as national parks, USDA Forest Service lands, and the National Elk Refuge, guided ranger tours, and places to go, which includes campground information.
Things to Know Before You Come
Plan a safe visit to Grand Teton National Park, explore accommodation opportunities, learn about weather in Jackson Hole, pet regulations, accessibility resources, roads information, and view both the winter and summer trip planners.
Brochures
There are many flyer's available for your trip planning and to help you learn about park resources. Brochures are also available in Spanish.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Tips for Traveling Abroad
Register so the State Department can better assist you in an emergency: Register your travel plans with the State Department through a free online service at https://travelregistration.state.gov. This will help us contact you if there is a family emergency in the U.S., or if there is a crisis where you are traveling. In agreement with the Privacy Act, information on your interests and whereabouts will not be released to others without your express agreement.
Sign passport, and fill in the crisis information: Make sure you have a signed, valid passport, and a visa, if required, and fill in the emergency information page of your passport.
Leave copies of itinerary and passport data page: Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with family or friends, so you can be contacted in case of an emergency.
Check your overseas medical insurance reporting: Ask your medical insurance company if your policy applies overseas, and if it covers emergency expenses such as medical evacuation. If it does not, consider supplemental insurance.
Familiarize yourself with local conditions and laws: While in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws. The State Department web site at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html has useful safety and other information about the countries you will visit.
Take precautions to avoid being a target of crime: To avoid being a target of crime, do not wear obvious clothing or jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of money. Also, do not leave unattended baggage in public areas and do not accept packages from strangers.
Contact us in an emergency: Consular employees at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad and in the U.S. are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens. Contact information for U.S. Embassies and Consulates appears on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website at http://travel.state.gov.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
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