HendersonPhoto Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 One day closer, one more thing to worry about... My wife and I have passports, but we did not get them for our children. I understand they will need their Birth Certificates to board when we get on and off the ship in ports. Do we need to carry Originals or can we take a copy? Can we take Notarized copies? A little concerned with taking their original birth certificates off-ship in ports. Thank you guys for all the help! 13 DAYS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Just now, HendersonPhoto said: Do we need to carry Originals or can we take a copy? You need the original birth certificate (raised seal). Hoski and HendersonPhoto 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinSC Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 52 minutes ago, HendersonPhoto said: One day closer, one more thing to worry about... My wife and I have passports, but we did not get them for our children. I understand they will need their Birth Certificates to board when we get on and off the ship in ports. Do we need to carry Originals or can we take a copy? Can we take Notarized copies? A little concerned with taking their original birth certificates off-ship in ports. Thank you guys for all the help! 13 DAYS!! How soon is your sailing? Just wondering if its still possible to get an expedited passport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, SteveinSC said: How soon is your sailing? Just wondering if its still possible to get an expedited passport? For 13 days, I wouldn't chance that since the certified copies of the birth certificates have to be sent in to get the passport..and they're also needed to board the ship. SteveinSC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveinSC Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 14 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: For 13 days, I wouldn't chance that since the certified copies of the birth certificates have to be sent in to get the passport..and they're also needed to board the ship. I missed that part.....yeah, within 13 days im just making sure I have original copies and guarding them with my life. First couple of cruises I went on was with my birth certificate....I guard my passport with the same amount of energy, Ive found.....so not much difference as far as concern goes. Not sure that helps? lol Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoski Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 You need the original and I will share two pieces of advice that you didn't ask for. Either before you go or when you return order a copy of everyone's birth certificate from the state they were born in. We have an extra one for each of us in case something happens so we aren't scrambling at the last minute. Second item is once you have that second "official" birth certificate for the kids go ahead and get their passports. The way things are going it is best to have them for flying and any other type of travel. I know it is an expense but it really isn't that much per year and then you can we ready to travel at the last minute should the mood strike you. KristiZ, ChrisK2793 and HendersonPhoto 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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