For More Information Contact:
Shawna Richards, Director of Communications
Ph: (340) 773-6459 ext. 3129
Fax: (340) 719-3801
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Passport Office Advisory
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Passport Division, is advising residents of regulations that will affect persons applying for passport applications.
1. Anyone having an arrangement with the Division of Paternity and Child Support is reminded to check their payment status with the Paternity and Child Support Office prior to applying for a passport. Any person in arrears of $2,500 or more will be denied a passport.
2. In accordance with a mandate from the U.S. State Department, the Passport Division is unable to accept Puerto Rican birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 as proof of U.S. Citizenship. Residents holding Puerto Rican birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 are encouraged to visit www.prfaa.com/birthcertificates or contact (787)767-9120 for more information.
For more information on passport applications, contact the Passport Office on St. Croix at (340)773-6449 or on St. Thomas at (340) 774-4024 or online at www.ltg.gov.vi.
