Getting a passport in the United States is not difficult. You will need to provide proper documentation and pay an application fee, but other than that it is just a waiting game.
First you will need to go to the Post Office and obtain an application for a passport. You also have the ability to get this online. Fill it out in its entirety. You will need to know your parents birth places as well.
Next go to your local photo shop and get two passport photos taken. If you ask for passport photos then they will automatically include two anyway. They know that you need them. Also remember not to smile, apparently happy travelers set off red flags.
After you have your application and your photos you will need to drop off the two along with the current passport fees to the post office. The will ask to take your birth certificate in order to mail it in with the application.
Once this step is completed then all that you need to do is wait. It will take six to eight weeks in order to get your passport in the mail. You will also receive back you birth certificate.
That’s it, easy huh? Like I said all that you really need is information, money, pictures and time. Make certain that if you are planning a vacation out of the country that you get the passport taken care of in time. The fastest that you can get one is two to three weeks if you pay for expedited services.