Can I use my passport even though it has the wrong place of birth

I messed up the application, so it was my fault. I was born in another country but I put I was born in my state of residence. Everything else on the passport looks good. Is it possible for me to travel anyway and potentially get it fixed later?

Also I am wondering if it is free to get it corrected. I just got the passport today and checked it.

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Best Answer

An incorrect country of birth is a fairly major error on a passport. You should definitely get this error corrected before attempting to use your passport.

To correct a US passport, you would submit form DS-5504.

Q. IS THERE A FEE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS FORM?
A. There is no fee associated with the use of this form unless expedited service is requested (see below). Your re-issued passport book and/or passport card and any documentary evidence submitted to Passport Services will be returned to you by priority or first class mail, unless overnight delivery is requested.

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What happens if you put the wrong place of birth on your passport?

Minor/typographical errors in fields such as parents' names, place of birth and old passport number may be corrected during the processing stage. However, any error in the applicant's name and date of birth fields in the application form cannot be corrected during the passport appointment.

Can I change place of birth in passport?

A: To change the date/place of birth in the passport, you have to apply for a "Re-issue" of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on "Documents Required" link on Home page.

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