| Normally, passports are used at checkpoints when | | | | be able to electronically fill out the proper form. |
| an individual is traveling internationally. When it | | | | The individual also has the option to print out the |
| comes to passports, there are two kinds for | | | | appropriate form and complete it using a pen. |
| which a person can apply. One is the passport | | | | Once the proper application has been completed, |
| booklet. The other is the passport card. It does | | | | an individual will need to present a form of proof |
| not matter which one an individual is applying for, | | | | of U.S. citizenship, a form of primary identification |
| as far as filling out a passport application goes. | | | | or a combination of acceptable secondary |
| Both forms of passports require an individual to fill | | | | identification, a copied version of the identification, |
| out the proper paperwork. | | | | and two copies of the same photograph. As with |
| Individuals needing to travel internationally on a | | | | most things in this society too, an individual will |
| plane will need a passport booklet. A passport | | | | need to pay a fee. For the specific guideline on all |
| card, on the other hand, can only be used by | | | | of these, go online or call a local government |
| individuals looking to travel in North America. The | | | | office. |
| card cannot be used to travel on planes, even if | | | | The individuals who meet certain criteria will not |
| the plane trip is from one country in North | | | | have to make an appearance at a governmentally |
| America to another. Similar to a driver's license, | | | | mandated facility and they will not have to fill out |
| the card will be able to fit into a wallet. The | | | | Form DS-11. Instead, they will fill out Form DS-82. |
| booklet will not fit into the standard wallet, though. | | | | The individuals filling out this form can only be |
| As for the passport application, most people will | | | | individuals looking to renew an already existing |
| need to complete Form DS-11. Individuals who | | | | passport. Those that meet the guidelines posted |
| have never had a passport before only have the | | | | online have the option to mail in the application. |
| option of filling out this form. They will need to | | | | Whether an individual is filling out Form DS-82 or |
| make an appearance at a governmentally | | | | DS-11, he or she will not have a hard time with it. |
| specified location. For a list of the locations, check | | | | They are rather simple documents that ask such |
| online at the government's Web site. | | | | questions relating to the date of birth and social |
| Usually, local post offices have the ability to | | | | security number.. There are a few questions |
| perform the passport processing. The only way | | | | dealing with family history, so it would be wise to |
| an individual can know for sure, though, is to go | | | | be near a phone in case a family member needs |
| online and check. Once online too, an individual will | | | | to be called. |