Originally Posted by
trmbn65
I applied for a second passport using a birth certificate. I received a letter saying they need my original passport. I called and they said I had to apply in person as it is a first second passport. This doesn't seem right. I called and they left a note for the processing center to call me back. Seems like I'm getting inconsistent information.
Ordinarily, State has wanted the primary passport presented and retained (by State) while processing an application for an initial, secondary US passport (with some validity period overlapping with the primary passport); and State has wanted such application submitted in person at least when not doing so. But YMMV.