I applied for a US passport last week at the local post office. When I tried paying with a personal check, I was told it was not acceptable according to USPS policy, since it had my name but not my address printed on it. I pointed out that some banks are now offering to issue checkbooks with just your name and no home address, as a security measure to fight identity theft, but obviously the lady at the Passport desk was unmoved.
So I had to go over to the PO counter to purchase Money Orders. Almost ran into another glitch there, since they don't accept credit cards when purchasing MOs. Fortunately I had my debit card with me that day -- I rarely use it and often don't carry it. Interesting encounter with bureaucracy; reminded me of similar experiences back in my former home country!
So I had to go over to the PO counter to purchase Money Orders. Almost ran into another glitch there, since they don't accept credit cards when purchasing MOs. Fortunately I had my debit card with me that day -- I rarely use it and often don't carry it. Interesting encounter with bureaucracy; reminded me of similar experiences back in my former home country!