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LearnedHand

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1. Do get the passport card if you renew

Reply to drray23 (Original post)

Mon Jun 30, 2025, 11:46 PM

Jun 30

It's extra protection if you lose your passport and makes it easier for the consulate. Regarding renewing now: have you considered renewing in person at a post office or regional passport office? That might be less anxiety-inducing.

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So in order to get a passport card [View all] drray23 Jun 30 OP

Do get the passport card if you renew LearnedHand Jun 30 #1

I need to look at that. If its possible to do it in person, I definitely would. drray23 Jun 30 #2

Ah I understand! LearnedHand Jun 30 #3

yes you can drray23 Jun 30 #4

Or keep it Pachamama Jul 1 #15

They totally did have an FAQ about this! LearnedHand Jun 30 #5

indeed. thats what I was discussing. drray23 Jun 30 #6

Got it! Sorry I'm a bit slow today LearnedHand Jun 30 #7

I did that about 4 years ago BigmanPigman Jul 1 #13

use fedex WhiteTara Jul 1 #8

I'm so glad I took care of this barbtries Jul 1 #9

Sending your passport... La Urraca Jul 1 #10

For what it's worth... DET Jul 1 #11

Naturalized citizen experience KentuckyWoman Jul 1 #12

Application JustTooMuch Jul 1 #14

Knock on wood for you, we recently renewed my husband's American passport and had the same experience others LauraInLA Jul 1 #16