Don't have a Passport yet? Here's how to apply

New Passport Process

In order to travel to New Zealand you will need a passport. If you do not already have one you can apply for one at the State Department's Passport web page on the right.

Here is a breakdown of the process and tips:

Head to the Passport Application link on this page.
Use their Form Filler tool on a desktop or laptop computer. Fill out the form online and then print it. Do not sign your form.
Note: You will need a full passport book to get to New Zealand. The passport card is only valid when traveling to Canada or Mexico.
Get evidence of your US Citizenship. This can be a birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, or certificate of citizenship. This can be a photocopy but if you send the original they will send it back to you.
Get a photo ID. This needs to be a government issued ID like a driver's license, true ID, or trusted traveler ID.
Provide a photo for the passport. You can get professional photos taken but as long as it meets their size, color, and dimension requirements you are good to go. You can find those on their website. A quick google search will let you know any nearby locations that can provide you with a passport photo that meets the criteria. For example, some CVS locations do passport photos.
Bring your application (unsigned), evidence of citizenship, photo ID, and passport photo to your closest Passport Acceptance Facility. Most will require you to make an appointment.
Note: Application fees! There is a $35 execution fee to submit the application and the passport book is $130. They will take check, card, or cash.
Note: Passports usually arrive in the mail after 4-6 weeks after the application is submitted.

Here is the link to the State Department's Passport Application page.

New Passport

ALREADY HAVE A PASSPORT BUT IT'S EXPIRED?

Renew Online

Renew By Mail

You can renew your passport online if you meet the following requirements:

The passport you are renewing is or was valid for 10 years, and you are age 25 or older. 
The passport you are renewing is either expiring within one year or has expired less than five years ago.
You are not changing your name, gender, date of birth, or place of birth.
You are not traveling for at least 6 weeks from the date you will submit your application.
You are applying for a regular (tourist) passport. You cannot renew a special issuance (diplomatic, official, service) passport online.
You live in the United States (either state or territory).
You have your passport with you, and it is not damaged or mutilated, and you have not reported it as lost or stolen.
You can pay for your passport using a credit or debit card.
You can upload a digital passport photo.

Renew Online

Renew By Mail

If you do not meet the renew online requirements you can renew by mail if your most recent passport:

Can be submitted with your application,
Is not damaged (other than normal wear and tear),
Has never been reported lost or stolen,
Was issued within the last 15 years,
Was issued when you were age 16 or older, and
Was issued in your current name (or you can provide a document like a marriage certificate or divorce decree to show you have changed your name)

If you do not meet these requirements to renew, you will need to follow the process above to apply for a new one.

Renew By Mail

Don't have a Passport yet? Here's how to apply

New Passport Process

ALREADY HAVE A PASSPORT BUT IT'S EXPIRED?

Renew Online

Renew By Mail

Renew By Mail

Renew By Mail

Renew By Mail

Renew By Mail

It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.

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