What happens if I make a mistake on my passport application form?

If you send in your passport application through the post office, and there’s a mistake, the Passport Agency will put your application in “suspense.” This means that it is on hold until the error can be corrected. The Passport Agency will send you a letter via First-Class Mail explaining the problem.

Do you need your parents date of birth for passport?

Answer: If the father’s name is not on the birth certificate, you can apply for her passport without his consent.

What do I do if I don’t know my parents birthday for my passport?

Call the Department of State and ask them if the parents’ date of birth is required on the application. Call the state vital records office that issued your birth certificate and ask them if there is a long-form version available that shows the parents’ birth dates.

What does at parent’s birth mean on passport application?

Mother’s last name at parent’s birth is her maiden name.

Can you travel with wrong birthday on passport?

Answer: You can request a passport correction for an incorrect date of birth by submitting form DS-5504 to the address on the form. You can do this at any time during the validity of the passport with additional cost. It will be necessary to submit your present passport and evidence of the correct date of birth.

What if my place of birth is wrong on my passport?

A passport issued with a data error (e.g., name, sex, or place of birth) or printing error (e.g., data is missing on the biographical page, discoloration, crooked printing, etc.) can be corrected at no charge if the passport is still valid. To correct a data or printing error: Complete Form DS-5504.

Where is the barcode on US passport?

U.S. Passport = Identity page AND barcode page at the back. U.S. Passport Card = both sides of card.

Do I have to put my parents name on my passport application?

Both parents are required to be present and give consent, if available. If not, then the other must provide the DS-3053: Statement of Consent form. If there is only one guardian, then proof can be provided by presenting a proper court order or death certificate.

Do I have to list my parents on my passport application?

Yes, when you apply for new, first U.S. Passport, you must provide information on you parents: full name, place of birth. It helps Dept of State establish your citizenship and family history.

Is your birthday on your boarding pass?

Your date of birth does not appear on your ticket.

What if my passport comes back with the wrong birthdate?

While some of us might not mind being either a little older or a little younger, if your passport comes back with the wrong birthdate you should get it corrected before you try to travel. You might think no one would notice, and years ago you might have been right.

Can we catch passport mistakes before they are submitted to passport?

We can catch passport application mistakes before they are submitted to the Passport Agency! If there is a problem after your application is submitted to the Passport Agency, they tell us about it right away. Most issues can be resolved within two days, so your passport application won’t be slowed down.

What happens if you send your passport through the post office?

If you send in your passport application through the post office, and there’s a mistake, the Passport Agency will put your application in “suspense.” This means that it is on hold until the error can be corrected. The Passport Agency will send you a letter via First-Class Mail explaining the problem.

Is date and place of birth required on passport application form?

Question: When I filled out the application using the online form, the Date and Place of Birth for parents was not listed as required fields. Are these fields required to be filled out for an adult applying for a passport for the first time?