The issued passport certifies the status of a non-citizen national. The certification is in the form of "U.S. National" instead of "USA" on the front of the passport card, or an endorsement in the passport book: "The bearer is a United States national and not a United States citizen." Dual citizenship United States law permits dual nationality. Consequently, it is permissible to have and use a foreign passport. However, U.S. citizens are required to use a U.S. passport when leaving or entering the United States. This requirement extends to a U.S. citizen who is a dual national. Application An application is required for the issuance of a passport. If a fugitive being extradited to the United States refuses to sign a passport application, the consular officer can sign it "without recourse." An application for a United States passport made abroad is forwarded by a U.S. embassy or consulate to Passport Services for processing in the United States. The resulting passport is sent to the embassy or consulate for issuance to the applicant. An emergency passport is issuable by the embassy or consulate. Regular issuance takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks. As per Haig v. Agee, the Presidential administration may deny or revoke passports for foreign policy or national security reasons at any time. Places where a U.S. passport may be applied for include post offices and libraries. Forms DS11 Standard The applicant has never been issued a U.S. passport The applicant is over age 16 The applicant was under age 16 when upon the issuance of the applicant's previous passport The applicant's recent U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago The applicant's most recent U.S. passport was lost or stolen The applicant's name has changed since the applicant's U.S. passport was issued and the applicant is unable to legally document the change of name All applicants using a form DS-11 must appear in person, and pay an additional $35 execution fee, in addition to the cost of their passport book and/or card. In addition, the first time an applicant applies for a passport following or during gender reassignment must also use a Form DS-11. DS82 Renewal The applicant's most recent U.S. passport: Is undamaged and can be submitted with the application Was issued when the applicant was age 16 or older Was issued within the last 15 years Was issued in the applicant's current name or the applicant