If you are thinking about traveling abroad, vacationing abroad or have a job that requires international travel you will need a passport. Your passport cost will vary depending on the type you need and how quick you want to receive it. There are also a variety of passport applications available such as:
- Application for a U.S. Passport (Form DS11)- for first time applicants
- Application for a U.S. Passport by Mail (Form DS-82)- for passport renewals
- Application for Us. Passport (Form DS-5504)- for name changes, data corrections, and limited passport replacement
You will need to fill out and apply with the correct application. Once you have a passport it will be valid for 10 years if you are above the age of 16. NOTE: please visit the site directly to verify the details and obtain more information. We have provided a quick “how to” activation guide below for you to activate an application for a Passport online.
how to activate- Passport Application Online
what you need:
- internet access
- personal information
what to do:
- visit: www.travel.state.gov
- click on the link titled ” Apply for a New Passport”
- choose the radio button that describes where you live
- type in your date of birth in the box provided
- choose yes or no and then click on the “NEXT” button
- choose the type of passport you need
- choose how fast you want to receive your passport
- click on the “CALCULATE” button
- review the amount and then click on the “NEXT” button
- review the list provided that informs you of what documents you will need to have with you
- click on the “NEXT” button
- review the information about the photograph that must be taken and brought with you
- click on the “NEXT” button
- print the next page for your records and then choose to complete the form by hand or complete the form online and then print
- NOTE: see next steps for completing online
- click on the appropriate button titled “Complete Online & Print”
- click on the box to confirm you read the Privacy and Computer Fraud and Abuse Acts Notices and Disclaimers
- click on the “Submit” button
- click on the next “Submit” button under the “Apply Online” section
- proceed to provide all the required information and print out the application
- find a location that will accept and process the application