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Oh, I'm so excited about our trip to Punta Cana.
Me too,
but I heard we need passports.
Do you have one?
No
We need to request them at least three months before the trip.
Hah, well then, let's start now.
What do we need?
Let's Google it.
We have to fill out this form
but, we do not have a computer.
Could we do it over the phone?
No! Better to print it, let's go to the library.
Ok!
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Can you search Google again about how to get a passport?
Yeah, right.
It takes us to Travel.state.gov
What do we have to do?
Well,
I think we all have to make the request in person
because this our first passport.
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It looks like the form we have to fill out is the DS-11...
And we can fill it out online or we can print it out.
I'm going to print three copies
so that we each have one.
Here are the applications.
Do you know how to fill it out?
It's only two pages, it does not seem too complicated.
I found a video in Spanish
that shows us how to fill it out.
We have now filled out the DS-11. What more do we need?
I saw on the website that if I am born in the United States
or in a territory of the United States
we need the original certificate of birth.
Do you mean the original birth certificate?
I think it's the same.
Great, I was born here, so that's all that I need.
But, I was not born in the United States.
so, what do I need?
I was not born here either,
but what it says here is we need our original certificates of naturalization.
Oh, I do not know where my certificate is...
You better find it
because we're going to need the original documents
along with the DS-11 form
and then they mail the originals back to us.
And if I am a naturalized citizen,
do I have to present my original birth certificate
from my home country?
No! You only need the certificate of naturalization.
So we have our application and certificates, what else?
We also need some form of government-issued identification
that has a photo.
You mean, like a driver’s license?
Or a state identification card?
Yes, those both work. So we have to take our original birth
or naturalization certificates,
and a copy of the government-issued identification
with both the front and back copied to send
with the request.
That is, we present all of the identification in person,
and the photocopies are sent with the application.
Right!
Ok, I have my original birth certificate,
my photocopy of my license with both the front and back...
what else?
Does the website have a link about
what other documents we need?
Yes, we need some photos!
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We need two 2 x 2 photos that have
been taken in the last six months.
I have a wonderful selfie that I can use.
Oh no! It cannot be a selfie!
We have to go to a place where they take pictures for passports.
Ok, let's take some pictures!
Hello, how are you?
Good.
No glasses please, and no smiling.
Just a neutral face.
Without smiling.
Thank you so much!
Thank you!
Great! We have the photos, we're almost ready.
Of course we have to pay. How much is it?
Let's review the webpage for the most recent prices
Umm,
here it says that in some places they accept checks,
credit cards, or cash.
but not every site accepts all types of payment.
It's better not to send cash by mail.
Let's bring a check for the application fee
which is payable to the Department of State
Then we bring another check for the execution fee for the acceptance facility.
And now where are we going?
Here is a list of where we can go.
Yes, we can go to the Post Office,
we can go to the County Clerk's Office,
and there are even offices specifically for getting your passport.
Let's call to confirm if we need an appointment
and ask about the best way to make the payments.
Or could we go and ask?
Do not forget all of the documents!
Hey, this is going to take some time...
Yes, because we have to fill out the application,
sign the form, take the oath, and pay for everything.
Good afternoon!
Good afternoon. How are you all?
Welcome to The Hammonton Post Office.
Thank you very much, we are here to
apply for our passports.
We're going on a trip!
Will you work with everyone at the same time or do you want to work with us one at a time?
I'm just going to process one at a time.
Ok, we will wait.
At the appointment to deliver the passport application
and take the oath,
they will review your application.
Remember not to sign it until you are asked.
and remember to fill out the application in black ink.
Remember to take proof of citizenship,
identification, photos, and money to pay.
Thank you very much!
What now?
Now we wait!
We did it, we're going to Punta Cana!
Oh, but wait, the original certificates are not in the envelope?
Do not worry, I read that
they would send them separately a few days after
our passports arrived.
So, let's hope that they arrive
in another envelope.
Wait, when are you all leaving?
I want to go, but I do not have a passport!
I want to go, too!
Oh, but we're going in three weeks,
I do not think there's time enough.
The website says that you can speed up the process
to receive a passport,
but it's going to cost more!
And there is a special sections for children under 16 years old.
Ok, so what do we have to do again?
Oh no, not again!
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