How do I go about getting a passport??

424 · September 2011

Im clueless, Im thinking my local post office. Could that be right?? We just booked a family cruise!! Im told I need one!! Thanks

AnnapolisLari · September 2011

Get photos taken -- you can get them done at CVS -- then application from the post office. $110 and some time later, you will have your passport.

lildevil968 · September 2011

You can also print out your application online at the State Department website. It's faster if you finish it online, and then take it to the post office.

DevonPow · September 2011

Ditto doing it online and printing it ahead of time. Also, not all post offices process them, so call to double check. If you need it expedited you can pay extra - we had to for DS's passport and got it in 3 days...I had no idea the government could work that fast, lol.

veloelle · September 2011

Passports for kids under 18 must have both parents present when applying. Learned that the hard way. Google US passports and the forms will come up that you need to print. Get all your stuff in order, then go to the post office. Some take appointments. Costco does passport photos.

Mc_Newlywed · September 2011

Yup - all the above.

And don't dilly dally with this. It CAN take 8-10 weeks to be processed. Generally it's much faster but I wouldn't risk it.

jen5-03 · September 2011

CALL the post office to ask, don't just look online. The post office website is not always updated in a timely manner. And my local post office used to do them and doesn't anymore.