Who needs a passport?

• Anyone traveling outside of the United States
• Even if you are just going to Mexico or Canada, you still need one

Why do I need a passport?

• Because they won't let you leave the country unless you have one.
• Also good for if you get yourself into trouble, people know you are an American citizen.

What do I need to get a passport?

• Proof of citizenship: A certified birth certificate OR an older passport (not a old ripped up one though, because that doesn't count.
• An application for passport. Can download it at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html.
• Proof of identity: A driver's license, naturalization certificate, previous US passport
• Two Passport photos. (Some passport application places have places where you can take pictures right there. It should say on the listing.)
• Social Security number
• Passport Fee: $97

Where do I get one?

• Go here: http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/ and type in your zip code. It will tell you the closest location
• Here are the two closest to Concordia

When should I get a passport?

*3-4 months before you go overseas.

*Otherwise, don't hesitate to expedite your passport so you get it faster.

• Be aware, expediting your passport adds another $60 on to the fee. But if you don't have your passport, you can't go overseas at all.