Originally Posted by GUWonder

Where was the driver's license issued (i.e. for which state)? Kansas

Are you talking about an application for a US passport? Yes

Has he ever held a US passport before? No

If not, does the name on his Social Security card match the name on his driver's license? Yes - his name has always been the same

Does he have a state-issued birth certificate or certified copy with a raised seal on it in the same name as that on the driver's license? Yes

Proof of citizenship can be demonstrated by various means as can proof of identity -- both are required to be demonstrated -- but the best way to do that in an absolutely timely manner involves using a US Passport Agency office.

It sounds like the passport-issuing facility is concerned about fraudulent-attempt to acquire a passport. It's not fun having to resolve such concerns but they are possible to resolve if you and a couple of other US citizen relatives work at resolving the matter in-person at a US Passport Agency.

Originally Posted by Ari

What are the circumstances of the birth certificate? Was the birth certificate issued by a so-called "suspicious midwife" in a border state?

Refer to: http://www.aclu.org/racial-justice/a...ts-us-citizens

The lawsuit was settled, but that just means they have to reject an application rather than just file it without further action.

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Originally Posted by polonius

God, how ridiculous. Everyone should get their children passports at birth (like my parents did). It's only the first ones that have these problems; renewals are simple. Contact your congressperson's constituent services office! This is your best bet!