How can I obtain a valid passport?

A valid passport is necessary if you plan to travel abroad, whether for vacation or for other reasons. In order to get a passport in Texas, you must start the process by filling out a passport application, which is available for download from the U.S. Department of State website or from many post offices. Along with the application, you will need to submit two recent photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of identification, such as a driver’s license. Additionally, you will need to make a payment to cover the cost of the passport. Once you have completed all of the required steps, you will need to submit your application to the nearest passport-issuing facilities. This could be a passport agency, regional passport office, or a post office. In order to move forward in the process, you will need to set up an appointment to have your application and documents reviewed by a passport agent. The agent will review your documents and verify your identity. If approved, your passport will be printed and sent to you. Depending on the timing of your application, the length of time it will take to receive your passport can vary. It is important to make sure that you apply for your passport a few months in advance of your planned travel date, just to be sure that you get it in time.

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Para obtener un pasaporte válido, la primera cosa que necesita hacer es completar el Formulario DS-11 de Solicitud de Pasaporte. El formulario se puede solicitar en línea o en persona en un centro de pasaportes autorizado. Si presenta el formulario en persona, debe llevar consigo dos fotografías aprobadas por el gobierno de 2 "x 2", una identificación con foto (una licencia de conducir, una identificación militar y un certificado de nacimiento). Luego de llenar el formulario, debe entregarlo en un centro de pasaportes autorizado. Si está solicitando el pasaporte por primera vez, debe presentar los documentos de identificación y también una prueba de ciudadanía, como un certificado de nacimiento estadounidense, una tarjeta de naturalización o un certificado de ciudadanía. Es importante que esos documentos sean originales, que estén firmados y sellados y que sean emitidos por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Finalmente, debe pagar todos los derechos por la solicitud. Los derechos de pasaporte para adultos en Texas son de $145 para pasaportes de libro y $110 para pasaportes de grupo. Si el solicitante es menor de 16 años, el costo es de $115 para el pasaporte de libro y $80 para el pasaporte de grupo.

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