Identification Archive

The History of the US Passport – The Most Coveted Travel Document in the World

Scott Averbach | September 13, 2014

The very first American passports were issued during the American Revolution to a small number of citizens who were part of Benjamin Franklin’s mission to France. These first Read More

Identification

Expedited Customs & Border Protection Travel Programs – Summer 2014

Scott Averbach | July 29, 2014

If you have ever traveled internationally, you are familiar with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). All visitors are screened upon arrival from international departures, long lines happen Read More

Identification

Overview of the Real ID Act

Scott Averbach | April 18, 2014

Although not directly related to Passports (a US Passport is Real ID Act compliant), I thought it would still be relevant to discuss the different aspects of it. Read More

Passport Forms

Passport Form DS-11
Passport Form DS-82
Passport Form DS-64
Passport Form DS-5504
Passport Form DS-3053

Passport Info

Proof of Citizenship
Proof of Identification
Passport Fees
Passport Photos
Passport Offices