State Department Wants Feedback on a Five-Minute Passport Form
Published Date: 5/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of State wants your thoughts on updating the Affidavit of Identifying Witness form, which helps confirm someone's identity for passports. About 44,000 people fill out this form occasionally, taking just 5 minutes each. You’ve got until July 14, 2025, to share your feedback—no cost changes, just making the process smoother and clearer!
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