Will I need my Social Security Card or Social Security Number when I apply for a Passport?

Passport Services requires that you list your Social Security Number on your Passport application. The physical Social Security Card is not required but may serve as secondary identification if you are unable to provide primary identification. Please see Passport Services secondary ID page for more information. 

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1. Can I use my Credit Card to pay for my Passport?
2. Is my Passport Real ID compliant?
3. Can I submit my DS-82 (renew by mail) application at your office?
4. Do I need to make an appointment to apply for a Passport?
5. Can I apply online?
6. Will I need my Social Security Card or Social Security Number when I apply for a Passport?
7. Can I get an Enhanced Driver's License at the Passport Center?
8. What forms of identification can I provide with my Passport Application?
9. Will the Passport Center take my Passport Photo?
10. How long does it take to receive my Passport?
11. Can I use a photocopy of my Birth Certificate for proof of U.S. citizenship for my Passport Application?
12. What type of U.S. Citizenship will I need to provide with my Passport Application?
13. Are minor children required to be present when processing their Passport Applications?
14. Can I expedite the processing time of my Passport Application?
15. What is the difference between a Passport Book and Passport Card?
16. Are both parents required to be present when applying for a minor child's Passport?