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A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that
verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is
required to enter and leave most foreign countries.
For a certified copy of your Arkansas birth certificate
visit HealthyArkansas,
for an all states listing visit Vitalchek.
U.S. passport applications are accepted at the Recorder's Office,
a designated acceptance facility.
Step 1:
determine
the kind of passport you need.
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help with this step
Step 2:
gather
the required documents and fees payment.
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help with this step
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Passport Application Requirements:
- One (1) 2" by 2" passport photo
- U.S. birth certificate (original or certified
copy) or naturalization papers
- Completed passport application
- Driver's license or a state-issued ID card
- For children ages birth to 15:
- signatures of both parents*
- child(ren) must be present at time of application
- For children ages 16 & 17:
- signatures of one parents (child's signature is required)
- child(ren) must be present at time of application
*beginning March 1, 2011 |
Step
3:
apply
at the Recorder’s Office.
Check the
status of your passport application
online.
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