What documents are needed for Passport application

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I understand that things with USCIS are totally unpredictable, but I just want to prepare well.

So, while I am waiting for my oath letter, I am wondering if I should get all the documents ready for my passport application, as I have to travel soon.

1. What exactly do I need to send in my application within couple of hours of my oath. (2 pictures. Make a copy of naturalization certificate before sending the original, what else?)

2. Is there any point in expediting passport. I see here on this forum that people are getting passport within 10 days. .
 
You just need your Naturalization Certificate, 2 photos, correct fees and completed application. No need to expedite unless you have travel plans within next 4-6 weeks.
You can either submit the application at the oath ceremony or better, at the nearest post office.
 
Take your checkbook. The fee breakdown is $75 in favor of US Dept of State and $25 in favor of USPS. 75$ cannot be paid by Credit Card. Money Order or check is acceptable. USPS fees can be paid by Credit Card.

Good luck!
 
I would not use the expedited service right now. I submitted my passport application at USPS on Friday (10/31) and I got my passport next Friday (11/7) with regular service. So spending more money for expedited is not going to buy you anything at this point in time IMO. (My passport app went to Houston, so times might vary at other locations).
 
If you had a name change during naturalization, then I think you need to wait till Soc Sec Admin processes your name-change request and assigns your new name to your existing SS number before you apply for your passport. In any case one needs to first tell SSA about one's name change, else there can be issues when applying for benefits (if needed) in the future.

No need to send additional documents with PP application, but I do think that an extra 1-2 week wait is advisable before applying for passport so as to allow enough time for your name change to propagate to the relevant departments.

Any one else have any thoughts on this? In fact I might post this separately, since I have not seen this aspect discussed elsewhere.
 
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