How can I obtain a valid passport?

If you are a legal resident in North Carolina and want to obtain a valid passport, you will need to visit your local post office or a designated passport acceptance facility. Be sure to bring a few documents to prove your identity, such as a valid photo ID (state driver’s license, birth certificate, or military ID), proof of U.S citizenship (birth certificate or naturalization certificate), two passport photos, and a passport application that you can obtain online or from the post office. You must also pay a fee for your passport. The fee depends on the type of passport (first-time applicants pay more than renewal applicants). You must pay the fee at the time of application. The payment can be made with credit/debit card, personal check, money order, or exact cash. Lastly, you must submit your application to the passport acceptance facility. You will be required to sign the application in the presence of an agent. The agent will securely seal your application, photos, and supporting documents in an envelope. You must send that envelope to the U.S Department of State by certified mail or overnight courier. Once your application is received and processed, you will be issued a passport valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors. Your passport will be mailed to you. You must keep your passport in a secure place at all times.

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Para obtener un pasaporte válido, la persona necesita cumplir con varios requisitos. En primer lugar, hay que presentar una solicitud de pasaporte al Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos. La solicitud se puede encontrar en línea o en varias oficinas del gobierno en Carolina del Norte. Además, se necesita presentar una prueba de identificación, como una licencia de conducir o un pasaporte anterior. También se requiere una prueba de ciudadanía, como un certificado de nacimiento o un certificado de naturalización, que demuestra que la persona es ciudadano estadounidense. Finalmente, se requiere una fotografía reciente, de acuerdo con las dimensiones y la calidad especificadas por el Departamento de Estado. Una vez que se completan estos pasos, la persona recibirá su pasaporte en unos cuatro a seis semanas.

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