I have had a valid passport most of my adult life, so being without one is very discomforting. It was stolen when our house was burglarized in October of 2009. I immediately reported the incident and got the passport cancelled. I learned, however, that I could not get a replacement issued. I need to reapply from scratch to get a new one, which means showing a certified birth certificate. Today, I finally took the steps necessary and paid the $31.50 in fees. My BC should be delivered within 1-2 weeks.
