Need a u.s. Passport immediately

[pachanga]

I will have an oath ceremony on May 14th. I expect to become a US citizen on that day. But I have to attend a wedding in Ensenada, Baja California (1 hour drive from the California border) on May 29th. On May 28th, I will drive my car to Ensenada...

I am going to make an appointment with a regional passport agency but would like to know what documents are required other than a naturalization certificate and a driver's license. Do I need to prove a valid reason to leave the country within 14 days?

Thank you

 

[baikal3]

I am going to make an appointment with a regional passport agency but would like to know what documents are required other than a naturalization certificate and a driver's license. Do I need to prove a valid reason to leave the country within 14 days?

Yes, they will want to see some kind of a proof that you need to travel abroad in less than 14 days from the appointment date. In my case I had a pane ticket: they looked at it and gave it back to me. In your case you'll need to be somewhat creative since you intend to drive to Mexico. Perhaps a hotel reservation? Or a wedding invitation?

 

[usa2010]

I think you don't need passport to travel to mexico. You can use naturalization certificate and another ID.

 

[baikal3]

I think you don't need passport to travel to mexico. You can use naturalization certificate and another ID.

Wrong! The rules changed as of June 1, 2009.
http://www.getyouhome.gov/html/lang_eng/index.html

Now U.S. citizens returning from Mexico by land are required to show either a U.S. passport, or a U.S. passport card or an enhanced Driver's License (very few states have those) or a card showing enrollment in one of the CBP trusted travellers programs (NEXUS,SENTRI,FAST). A natiralization certificate + another ID will not be sufficient for re-entry.

 

[spiderman03]

I will have an oath ceremony on May 14th. I expect to become a US citizen on that day. But I have to attend a wedding in Ensenada, Baja California (1 hour drive from the California border) on May 29th. On May 28th, I will drive my car to Ensenada...

I am going to make an appointment with a regional passport agency but would like to know what documents are required other than a naturalization certificate and a driver's license. Do I need to prove a valid reason to leave the country within 14 days?

Thank you

Take wedding invitation or any kind of proof that shows you made travel plans. That should work.

 

[eltoro]

You can also purchase a fully refundable plane ticket to the destination close to the wedding. Present the ticket at the passport agency along with your wedding reservations/plans. Return the ticket when you get your passport.