Passports
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The City of Davison is a passport acceptance facility. Passport applications are available at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
You must apply for a passport in person if:
- you are applying for a passport for the first time.
- your expired passport is not in your possession.
- your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago.
- your previous passport was issued when you were under 16-years-old.
- your currently valid U.S. passport has been lost or stolen.
As of February 1, 2008, you can now start applying for the new Passport Cards (please visit www.travel.state.gov for more information). These cards are wallet-sized cards that can be used for land and sea travel only between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. The requirements for obtaining a card is the same as a Passport Book. The card can be useful if you are a frequent traveler to Canada (or the other countries) due to its size, cost, and convenience. Fees for both the passport card and the passport book are explained below.
To complete a passport (book or card) application, you must bring:
- passport pictures
- valid driver's license or state-issued ID
- original birth certificate
- check book, money orders, or cash (only accepted for the City-portion of the application fee)
- expired passport (if applicable)
Requirements for children under 16-years-old
Each minor child must appear in person. Both parents' and/or legal guardians' signatures are required on the passport application. If a parent/guardian cannot appear to sign the application, a Statement of Consent (DS-3053) must be completed and notarized.
Requirements for children aged 16- and 17-years-old
Each minor child must appear in person. If the minor child does not have identification of his/her own, a parent/guardian must accompany the child and present identification.
Fees
Passport Book
- Age 16-years-old or older: $135.00 (separate payments are required for the Department of State, $110.00 check or money order, and the City of Davison, $25.00 check, money order, or cash).
- Under 16-years-old: $105.00 (separate payments are required for the Department of State, $80.00 check or money order, and the City of Davison, $25.00 check, money order, or cash).
Passport Card
- Age 16-years-old or older: $55.00 (separate payments are required for the Department of State, $30.00 check or money order, and the City of Davison, $25.00 check, money order, or cash).
- Under 16-years-old: $40.00 (separate payments are required for the Department of State, $15.00 check or money order, and the City of Davison, $25.00 check, money order, or cash).
Delivery of passports generally takes four to six weeks. You can request overnight return delivery service for your passport by including an additional $14.85 (per passport) with your passport application fee. Should you desire an expedited process, it is also recommended (but not required) that you request a two-way overnight delivery for an additional $14.85 to the Department of State and $18.30 to the City of Davison per passport application. If desired, you can expedite the application process by paying an additional $60.00 (per passport). If you require your passport within four weeks, it is strongly recommended that you expedite your application to ensure delivery prior to your travel.
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
Areas that fall under the WHTI:
AIR TRAVEL
All persons traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.
LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.
CURRENTLY:
U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (scheduled to be in full production beginning in July 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
LATER:
On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document. Note: The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory.
U.S. PASSPORT AND WHTI COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS:
U.S. Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport when traveling via air, land or sea between the U.S. and the aforementioned Western Hemisphere countries.
The Passport Card: Passport card applications are currently being accepted in anticipation of land border travel document requirements. Based on current projections, we expect the passport card to be in full production beginning in July 2008. We will provide additional updates as available. Once in production, the passport card it will only be valid for land and sea travel between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean region, and Bermuda.
WHTI-Compliant Travel Documents for U.S. citizen travel via land or sea, as of January 31, 2008:
- Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST)
- State Issued Enhanced Driver’s License (when available)
- Enhanced Tribal Cards (when available)
- U.S. Military Identification with Military Travel Orders
- U.S. Merchant Mariner Document when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business
- Native American Tribal Photo Identification Card
- Form I-872 American Indian Card
For further information see U.S. Customs and Border protection.
ABOUT WHTI
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is a result of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA), requiring all travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S.
The goal of the initiative is to strengthen U.S. border security while facilitating entry for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized documentation that enables the Department of Homeland Security to quickly and reliably identify a traveler.
Information - Passports
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