Originally Posted by
König
Besides not having a home address, passport card is a document that confirms identity and citizenship. It can be very handy when one needs to prove US citizenship for US consulates abroad (e.g., in case of a lost passport book, etc). It is totally worth $30 for 10 years in my opinion.
In case of a lost passport book, at most US embassies/consulates, someone can look up enough information to confirm identity and citizenship of a US national who has lost an unexpired US passport for a US citizen without relying upon the US citizen presenting any physical ID at the US embassy/consulate.
The US passport card is not as widely accepted as a US passport in terms of proof of identity and citizenship/nationality, as the US pretty much set it up that way. But often enough it is indeed some use.
Originally Posted by
Bonehead
Is it possible to get a Passport Card if my passport is not expiring any time soon?
Yes.