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4. Two passport photos.
The two photos must be 2 x 2 inches, identical, taken within
last 6 months. The photos must show a full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background.
You should dress in normal street attire. Uniforms other than religious retire that is worn daily, hats, headgear and dark glasses are not acceptable. Prescription glasses with clear lenses may be worn.
5. Applicable fees.
The passport fee is $55. The security surcharge is $12. The execution fee is $30. The total is $97.
When applying at one of thousands of designated application acceptance facilities in U.S., you pay passport fee and security surcharge to ''U.S. Department of State'' and execution fee to facility where you are applying. Acceptable forms of payment vary.
Fees are non-refundable.
6. Social security number.
If you do not provide your Social Security Number, Internal Revenue Service may impose a $500 penalty.
If your passport was lost or stolen, you must also provide a completed Form DS-64: Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport.
After gathering documentation, take it to one of more than 6,000 passport acceptance facilities where an acceptance agent will witness signing of application.
Regular passport processing takes about 6 weeks. This is not guaranteed and may extend to 3 months or more.
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