How Do You Have To Be To Get A Passport

>> so looks like you've got some upcomingtravel plans? >> oh, you bet.>> uh-huh. >> i have always wanted to go to paris, london,berlin. [laughter]>> i've been saving for those for so long. it's going to be the trip of a lifetime.>> it's going to be so awesome.

How Do You Have To Be To Get A Passport, >> i know!>> and i can't believe we're going! >> great.i'm sure you've got your hotels booked. >> yep.>> plane tickets bought. >> all that taken care of.the only thing i have left to do is to make

sure i book those tickets for the tour ofthe louvre. >> well, what about your passports?>> oh, well, i'm just now applying for my passport for the first time.>> yeah. >> oh, well, great.the first thing you want to do is apply early. >> how early?>> well, generally you want to apply several months before your trip. and as for processing times, visit travel.state.gov, because they can vary during peak times.>> okay. but can i do this online?>> you can complete and print out a passport application online, or you can get an application at a post office that has passport

acceptance services.>> hmm. >> and then i just drop by any post office?>> you can apply for a new passport by bringing your prepared passport application to a post office location. only select offices provide passport services.>> okay. but is there someplace online where we canfind the location of the select post offices? >> uh-huh.>> you can easily find a select post office location near you by visiting usps.gov/passport. >> oh, well, that's convenient. >> yeah, great.>> so how long is this passport going to last

me?>> a passport for an adult lasts for 10 years and five yearsfor a minor. >> oh, cool.>> wow. yeah.>> and sally, what about your passport? >> what about it?it's current. all the information is correct.isn't that all that matters? >> that depends.when does it expire? >> the last time i checked, it said five monthsfrom now, but, i mean, we're actually going to be returning before it expires.>> actually, when traveling to a number of

countries, including some in europe, having a passport that expires in less than six months sometimes means that you may be denied airline boarding. >> what?>> you may even be detained upon arrival. >> what?>> i had no idea. >> me either!>> it's true. in fact, when traveling internationally, the state department recommends that your passport have at least six months of validity beyond the dates of your visit. >> oh.>> well, drat. i guess that means i've got to get my renewedthen.

can i just mail in my renewal?>> you can. but there are a few things to keep in mind.>> okay. >> first, your most recent u.s. passport mustbe undamaged, and it also can be submitted with your application.>> okay. >> it also must have been issued when youwere age 16 or older. >> okay, mine was.>> and it also must have been issued within the last 15 years.>> what if i get married and my name changes? >> is there something i should know about?>> no. i just wanted to check.[laughter]

>> well, in that case, the passport shouldbe issued in your current name. or you can legally document the name change with an original or certified copy of your marriage certificate.>> okay. >> or the government-issued document proving your legal name change. >> okay.one last question for you. once i mail it in, how do i know it arrives?>> well, you're in luck. when you mail an application using prioritymail express or priority mail services, usps tracking is included for free.>> oh, cool. >> great.well, that works!

>> so what are we going to be wearing on ourtrip? >> the most important question.thank you so much for your time. >> no problem.>> we really appreciate it. >> thank you.>> have a good day. >> so this is what i'm thinking about clothing.>> uh-huh. >> the united states postal service passport services, helping make your next trip the trip of alifetime.