What documents are needed to apply for a U.S. passport?

In Washington, applying for a U.S. passport requires a few documents. First, you need proof of U.S. citizenship. This could be a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, certificate of citizenship, or unexpired U.S. passport. You will also need your social security number (if applicable) and two identical passport photos of yourself. More documents may be required depending on the type of passport you’re applying for. For first-time passport applicants, a state-issued driver’s license or another form of accepted identity documents is also required. You also need to fill out the DS-11 form, which you can find online, or you can pick one up in person at the local passport acceptance facility. You will need to provide a payment to cover the cost of the passport application and photos. All payments must be made by check or money order. Lastly, you must make an appointment with a passport acceptance facility to submit your application and passport photos and to pay for the passport. By providing all of the required documents and submitting them to a passport acceptance facility, you will be able to apply for a U.S. passport in Washington. Once your passport is approved, you will receive it in the mail.

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Para aplicar para un pasaporte de los Estados Unidos, se requieren varios documentos. Estos incluyen una identificación con foto (por ejemplo, una licencia de conducir o un pasaporte expedido por otro país), un certificado de nacimiento certificado, o un certificado de naturalización o certificado de ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos. También será necesario un formulario de solicitud de pasaporte lleno. Además, es posible que se requiera una fotografía reciente. Si está en Washington, el trámite de solicitud de pasaporte se puede hacer en cualquier oficina postal o de pasaportes del estado. La oficina de pasaportes examinará los documentos para verificar la identidad y la ciudadanía. Luego, después de aprobar la solicitud, se enviará el pasaporte expedido. Tenga en cuenta que el proceso de solicitud puede tardar entre seis y ocho semanas, por lo que es importante empezar el proceso lo antes posible.

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