My mother is USC since 04/04/07. Same day she applied for US passport at local postal office. Postal clerk took application with certificate and submit application for routine service. She told us to wait 8-10 weeks for a passport to arrive. My mother made a photo copy of this certificate. Last week we found out that she must go abroad this week. Passport was not made yet. My mother called passport agency and they said it will not arrive on time and suggested to go to national passport agency to get passport in person in a few hours. My mother made an interview for today (1st available) and today we went to national passport agency.
They accept regular copy (not naturalized or certified) of cert of naturalization as a proof of citizenship. They also required to see itinerary, photo ID and to pay $60 cash more for expedite service by cash, check, money order or credit card. They gladly accepted copy and said it was very good to bring it. They also were happy, because of passport locater #. Woman just typed this number and said it's all done and come back in 2 hours to pick up a passport, but... passport is valid just for 1 year. My mother can renew it for free with special application she received and she must attach that passport to the application. This can be done by mail. She can also apply for rush service, but must add $60. Then she will receive 10 year passport.
Nat cert will be send back within 2-3 months and woman suggested to send application for renew after receiving nat cert.
They accept regular copy (not naturalized or certified) of cert of naturalization as a proof of citizenship. They also required to see itinerary, photo ID and to pay $60 cash more for expedite service by cash, check, money order or credit card. They gladly accepted copy and said it was very good to bring it. They also were happy, because of passport locater #. Woman just typed this number and said it's all done and come back in 2 hours to pick up a passport, but... passport is valid just for 1 year. My mother can renew it for free with special application she received and she must attach that passport to the application. This can be done by mail. She can also apply for rush service, but must add $60. Then she will receive 10 year passport.
Nat cert will be send back within 2-3 months and woman suggested to send application for renew after receiving nat cert.