When I apply for a US passport in person, do I still have to mail in my original documents?

I'm required to apply in person. I plan to bring my birth certificate, photo ID, etc., and photocopies of them, to a local post office that accepts US passport applications. Will I have to mail in the originals to apply, or will I just show them to someone there and mail in the photocopies only?

If I do have to mail the originals (or certified copies), will they send them back weeks later when the passport is ready, or do they return them earlier?

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What do you need while applying for a passport?

Documents required for a fresh passport

Photo passbook of running bank account in any public sector bank, private sector bank and regional rural banks.

A voter ID card.

Aadhaar card.

Electricity bill.

Rent agreement.

Driving license.

PAN card.

Landline or postpaid mobile bill.

Can you apply for a US passport by mail?

When applying using Form DS-11, you are not eligible to mail in your application. You can mail in your Form DS-82. Additionally, the Department of State does not currently have the option to submit your passport application online.

How long does it take to get a US passport 2020?

Processing TimesRoutine8 to 11 weeksExpedited5 to 7 weeksExpedited at AgencyMust have international travel within 3 business days

Do you have to send in your old passport when renewing in USA?

When it comes time to renew a passport, one of the most common questions we hear is \u201cCan I keep my old passport?\u201d The answer is yes \u2013 eventually. While you do have to submit your old passport as part of the passport renewal process, your old, cancelled passport is usually sent back to you once the renewal goes through.

Will I get my documents back when I apply for a passport? - Q\u0026A

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