were born that no birth record exists;

* also, bring as many as possible of the following: a

baptismal certificate, hospital birth record, early

census, school record, or family Bible record. (To be

considered, these documents must show your full name and

date and place of birth.);

* also, bring a notarized affidavit completed by an older

blood relative who has personal knowledge of your birth.

* If you were born abroad, bring a Certificate of

Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, Report of

Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen, or a Certification of

Birth (Form FS-545 or DS-1350). If you do not have these

documents, check with the acceptance office agent for

documents that can be used in their place.

2. TWO PHOTOGRAPHS

* The photos must be recent (taken within the past six

months), identical, 2x2 inches, and either color or

black/white;

* they must show a front view, full face, on a plain, light

(white or off-white) background. (Vending machine

photographs are not acceptable.)

3. PROOF OF IDENTITY

That is...

* a previous U.S. passport, a Certificate of Naturalization

or Citizenship, a valid driver's license, government

or military ID, or corporate ID.

4. FEES

* $65 for a ten-year passport;

* $40 for a five-year passport for persons under 18 (these

amounts include a $10 execution fee.)