Post #1840268
2026-04-24 22:04 UTC
Isn't it an option to apply in person at a post office? Does your physical proof (birth or naturalization certificate) still need to leave your hands if you do it that way?
Replies (2)
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@GeekyOnion@lemmy.world 2026-04-24 22:06
Yes. You need to send in a packet of information. The issuance of a passport isn't done locally.
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@DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 2026-04-24 23:12
Yeah, but they took the original copy to be mailed to the department of state, for *Online* **Renewals** it doesn't need to leave your hands, but I'm not eligible for a renew cuz my last one was issued in 2016/2017 when I was under 16 (valid only for 5 years), and I don't even have it anymore. I have a printed-copy of the Certificate and digitized versions stored on my phone... but my point is, it feels "less legit" to present it compared to the physical original copy.